Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Bass Players who Broke the Mold
For years, a bass’s traditional role was playing the root note of the chord, holding down the low-end while the guitar sat in…
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Alnico vs Ceramic Pickups
There are two main types of magnets used in today’s pickups – Alnico and Ceramic. And with these two pickup magnets comes…
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Active And Passive Guitar And Bass Pickups Explained
You’ll often see a guitar or a bass advertised as having passive or active pickups. What does that mean? The difference…
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Acoustic Strings on an Electric Guitar
Q: “Can I use acoustic guitar strings on my electric?” A: Taking a typical set of acoustic strings into consideration, the high…
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Acoustic Guitar Maintenance Tips
Having a good instrument to play or practice on is crucial in order to progress on it. There is nothing more discouraging…
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A Few Of The Best Tribute Bands Around
What probably started out as groups of buddies getting together in order to pay homage to their favorite band has grown into a…
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A Few Of Our Favorite Boutique Guitar Pickup Brands
When players hear the word “boutique,” a single word always seems to come to mind — expensive. And while it’s true that…
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3 Ways To Keep Yourself Growing As A Songwriter
Just like any other skill, keeping your chops up as a songwriter is a job that is never done. But with that…
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Walrus Audio Descent Reverb Review With Video
Walrus Audio pedals have been gaining a lot of popularity lately – and it’s not just because of their awesome designs. These…
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Vintage Guitar Humbuckers For Blues And Rock
Installing a set of replacement pickups is a great way to alter your instrument’s tone so that it better reflects your own personal taste…
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Video: Five Seymour Duncan Neck Pickups Compared
With more than 30 years in the business, Seymour Duncan pickups have become a staple for musicians everywhere. And here at Soundaria, we…
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Using Video To Become A Better Musician
It’s never been easier or more affordable to create professional-quality music. Thanks to the stunning advancement of technology, recordings that were only…