Science of Loud

29/10/2025

Is the RAT's Op Amp MAGIC?

26/10/2025

Staining and finishing a maple neck doesn't have to be complicated.
I used water based amber stain to give a vintage look to this replacement bass neck from
Once I achieved the desired colour, I sealed it with Crimson's quick drying Melamine finish before applying a few coats of their high build oil to complete the look.

All done by hand without the days of curing time required for a sprayed lacquer finish. Perfect for DIY on a deadline.

24/10/2025

After reviving this ruined bass, it was outfitted with all new hardware and pickups.
With a slick black and brass look, humbucking J style pickups, and a whole lot of punk rock attitude - this is a must play instrument.

You can see it in action in the latest Axe From The Grave episode on YouTube now!

23/10/2025

Bass players assemble!
We replace a damaged neck on a 70s Jazz Bass copy in the latest Axe From The Grave episode. Learn how to shape a paddle headstock, reposition a bridge for scale length conversion, and witness the installation new Guyker hardware in this bass restoration project.

11/10/2025

I went on a Pedal Quest, a DnD inspired journey filled with fate and deception, to build the most chaotic pedal board this land has ever known!
Our adventuring party included 60 Cycle Hum and the incredible Joan of Heart's Pedal Playhouse who made the whole thing possible. Grab your D20, roll of initiative, and prepare for mayhem!

This huge collaborative effort between creators and pedal brands is available to watch now on YouTube.

05/10/2025

Secret to snappy clean tones: Compressors!

Old Grey Guitarist shows just how useful compression can be for funky, disco guitar parts

03/10/2025

Straight to the amp, tone in the hands, use your volume control - all the old school techniques you've been ignoring might not be such bad advice after all.
I got educated by the Old Grey Guitarist on how to test amps and achieve incredible tones from very basic rigs - featuring Orange Amplifiers solid state Baby amps.

Straight to the amp, tone in the hands, use your volume control - all the old school techniques you've been ignoring might not be such bad advice after all. ...

01/10/2025

My favourite thing to do is take terrible selfies with

01/10/2025

My friends at brought a rainbow of new colours to
Offered with either rosewood or mahogany back and sides, these vibrant colour tops step away from the traditional acoustic guitar look for anyone who wants to coordinate their aesthetic for the stage.

Open pore finishes on the neck keep the raw connection to the materials and they ring with a pleasantly balanced sound. Well worth a strum in your local guitar shop.

29/09/2025

The collaboration we've all been waiting for! have officially teamed up with to provide the JMP module for the Synergy system, a valve preamp with authentic 60s and 70s Marshall tones, presented on that iconic gold faceplate.

27/09/2025

This one goes to 11!
win the prize of having the most impractically sized rig at , with two sharing an elongated headshell spanning two 8x12 vertical cabinets.

Perfect for any roadies seeking a challenging load in.