Kid Guitars

If you’ve seen the hilarious faux documentary “Spinal Tap,” you might remember that the titular band turns all of its amps up full-blast. In fact, they aren’t even satisfied with the “max” setting, upping the ante to 11. While this idea makes for good comedy, it’s hardly the recipe for success as a new guitarist. Balancing the equalizer settings on childrens electric guitars amps can mean the difference between pristine sound and a muddled mess.

To set the equalizer, begin by switching to a clean, clear sound without reverb. Switch the bass, mid and treble settings to zero. Fine-tuning the bass settings requires that you strum a power chord featuring the lowest two strings. Crank the dial up until you hear an audible swell in noise and keep the setting where it is. Repeat this process with the middle two strings for mid and the highest strings for treble. You’ll need to start the process anew if you switch rooms, as the new venue will feature different acoustics.