Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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7 Simple And Effective Ways to Motivate Your Bandmates
Band members need to be supported in what they naturally love to do. Motivation will come to them by them being…
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Great Overdrive Pedals Under $100
Although there’s no denying the appeal of a hand-crafted, hand-wired boutique level effects pedal, we can’t all afford to plunk down over…
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Tech Tips: Effects Pedal Signal Chain
An effects pedal signal chain is simply the order in which a series of pedals are connected. If you have ever seen…
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Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive Effects Pedal Review
While Seymour Duncan will always be primarily known for their huge catalog of pickups, they have quietly amassed an impressive lineup of…
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Non-Music Skills That Can Make You A Better Musician
Music uplifts and unleashes inspiration in our lives. In essence, music is a way of life. For music to impact on our…
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Microphone Polar Patterns
The polar pattern of each microphone indicates how sensitive it is to sound coming from different directions. Taking a look at any…
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Mad Professor Mighty Red Distortion Effects Pedal Review
If you’re familiar with Mad Professor pedals, two things might come to mind – high quality products and a price tag to…
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Guitar Weight And Its Effect On Tone
There’s a lot that goes into a guitar’s signature tone. There’s the pickups – of course – as well as the makeup…
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Guitar Hacks For New Players
Like any beginning guitarist, you’re likely seeking help in getting starting. You’re hoping you will come across a magic guitar tip that will…
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Great Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedals For Blues
There’s nothing like a nice, rich blues guitar riff that features plenty smooth sustain and just the right amount of grit! And…
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Full-body VS Cutaway Acoustic Guitars
You might have noticed that more and more live performers are using cutaway acoustic guitars than in the past – and to…
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Flat vs Staggered Pole Guitar Pickups: Difference, Tones and Types
The difference between a flat pole and staggered pole guitar pickups goes far beyond cosmetic and can drastically affect tone – which…