Articles by Grasshopper James

About Grasshopper James
Hi I'm Grasshopper James from Montreal. Welcome to my blog and thanks for visiting. I've been rocking it here since 2007 with my Fender Stratocaster American Standard, Fender Telecaster American Standard, Fender Blues Deluxe '57 Reissue, Ibanez TS9, Boss TU-3, Boss ME-25, Boss GT-3, Boss OD-1, Ernie Ball Slinky 10-46, Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick, and a Parkwood PW-510.
SRV Tube Screamer Settings
Blog

How to Sound Like SRV – Tube Screamer Settings

April 20, 2020
If you’re a fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan, you’ve probably wondered how he gets that unique sound. In this post, we’ll show you how to sound more like SRV and emulate his tone and, (hopefully) play like him. With just a few simple adjustments to your guitar setup and playing 🎸
fender.coms forums closure notice
News

Fender.com Forums R.I.P.

April 5, 2020
Last week, Fender.com made a forums closure announcement. This came as another sign of the trends that old school forums are taking to the side of the road to make way for more image and video-based content. Unfortunately, the March 30, 2020 news didn’t provide a redirect, but rather nonchalant 🎸
Black Friday Gift Ideas
Gear

Black Friday Gifts for Guitar Players

November 25, 2019
Black Friday Guitar Stuff It’s never too late for Black Friday nor too early for Christmas ideas for your fave guitar player.  Thanksgiving is about getting ahead of your game for early Christmas stocking stuffers! Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound Sets Your guitar boyfriend will never say no to guitar 🎸