Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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How To Properly Care For Your Tube Amp
There’s a reason why tube amps have remained popular after all these years. Despite their relatively high price tag and an overall…
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DigiTech Supernatural Ambient Reverb Pedal Review
The reverb effect is a quintessential sound of rock and roll history, responsible for several elegant soundscapes as well as that well known…
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Tips For Preventing Common Guitar Damage
An electric guitar is not only a pricey investment, but likely a cherished possession as well. In good hands, an electric guitar…
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The Tube Amp Standby Switch Explained
If you are or have ever been the owner of a vintage-styled tube amp, you might have come across the “standby” switch,…
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Why Guitar Speaker Size Matters
These days, it’s a becoming more widely understood by the average player just how important a role speakers play in their overall tone.…
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Tone Woods of Today’s Guitars
It’s not just the inside form of the guitar that affects tone as far as the body goes. The choice in wood…
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Why Electric Guitar Tube Amps Need Time To Warm Up
Before they can be safely operated, electric guitar tube amps need time to warm up. Here, we explain why this is the…
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Five Modern Female Guitarists To Check Out
Despite their male counterparts getting the lion’s share of the limelight, women guitarists have been a part of popular music since the…
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Budda Budwah Wah Effects Pedal Review
If you are one of those musicians who have yet to experience a Budda pedal – it’s cool, you’re not alone. Although…
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Guitar Nut Materials Guide
A guitar nut is extremely crucial when it comes to the playability, tone and the overall performance of your guitar. A well-constructed…
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Friedman BE-OD Guitar Pedal Review
While some players out there might not be familiar with the work of Dave Friedman, they definitely know the many legendary…
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Common Characteristics Of Successful Musicians
Behind all the songs and music that we hear, there are some untold stories. Stories of those musicians who dedicated their lives…