Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Fixing Common Guitar Truss Rod Problems
Nothing ruins a beautiful electric guitar quicker than problems with a truss rod or neck. More often than not it could be…
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A Quick History Of Fender Tweed Amps
Fender amplifiers are world renounced for their high-quality components and amazing tone. From the early tube amps that created what we now…
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Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 Combo Amplifier Review
It’s no secret that many iconic British amp designs owe much of their inspiration to classic early Fender models such as the…
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A Few Of Our Favorite Seymour Duncan Artist Signature Pickups
Seymour Duncan is easily one of the biggest names when it comes to pickups. Whether you are looking for a set…
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Famous Electric Guitar Body Designs
Designs for an electric guitar body have heavily evolved over the years, the most famous of which inspired a whole slew of…
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Essential Gigging Tips For Acoustic Guitarists
Pulling out an amazing acoustic guitar gig or live performance really requires a lot of preparation. It will greatly depend on…
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Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Delay Effects Pedal Review
One of the most popular effects in the world of music is the use of delay (with the Memory Boy being a…
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Differences Between The Fender Telecaster And Stratocaster
In the world of rock and roll, fewer names are bigger than Fender. And in the world of Fender, fewer names are…
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Differences Between Fender Precision and Jazz Bass
The Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass are two of the most popular instruments in the world, used by players in nearly…
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Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra Bass Preamp Overdrive Review
Based in Finland, Darkglass Electronics is well-known for their high-quality, versatile electric bass gear. Their mission is simple – to help bass players…
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Quick Tips: Use Buffer Pedals To Combat Tone Drain
Before we get to buffers and buffer pedals, we need to start with the True Bypass – a term you have probably…
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Brand Spotlight: Genzler Bass Amps And Cabinets
Genzler Amplification first started as a small start-up company with a vision in a garage in Phoenix, Arizona. As a professional musician for…