Why Does My Guitar Sound Different on Stage?
I’ve probably heard this question more than 500 times throughout my music career. Many players say, “I get a great tone at home, but it sounds completely different on the practice pad or on stage.”
In this article, I’ll explain the most common reasons behind this—and how to fix them.
Today’s Processors Are Amp Modellers

Modern guitar multi-effects processors come loaded with amp models. But what exactly are amp models?
These are digital recreations (or “clones”) of real amplifiers, designed to sound like the originals. For example, the NUX MG-30 includes a Dual Rectifier-style amp model along with cabinet simulations.

