Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Tips For Clear And Articulate Bass Tone
It can be quite a challenge to get the bass tone in your projects right. Sometimes the sound is just too…
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Tips For Booking More Gigs
So, you’ve joined a band, practiced your heart out, ironed out a solid set, and now you’re ready to jump onstage and…
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Top Hard Rock Pickups
Guitar geeks who study their favorite ax-man’s rig will undoubtedly notice that most of them have their own custom pickup setup, and…
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The Nashville Tuning
Both guitarists and record producers alike have been using the Nashville tuning for years as a way to make a six string…
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The Most Expensive Guitars In The World
In 2004, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s iconic 1964 Stratocaster “Lenny” was sold at auction for an astounding $623,500. While that is definitely a…
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THE EDGE AND BONO JOIN THE BOARD OF FENDER
The Edge and Bono, two pioneers of rock music, have joined Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s board of directors. The Edge and Bono,…
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The Difference Between Overdrive And Distortion
If you were to ask ten different musicians about the differences between distortion and overdrive chances are you’ll get ten different answers.…
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The Difference Between Gain and Trim
Gain and trim are two terms that often confuse players unfamiliar with the terms. What makes matters worse is that manufacturers often…
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The Difference between Feedback and Microphone Noise
Feedback and microphonic noise are two terms that seem to be used and misused as people seem fit. Today, we’re going to…
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The Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost Guitar Pedal
When the Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost guitar effects pedal was first introduced way back in NAMM 2014, it was easily one…
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Telefunken M80 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
The Telefunken M80 is a dynamic microphone designed mainly for live vocal performances but boasts enough range to make it well suited for…
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Tech Tips: The Input Stage in Recording
The input stage of a mixer serves two purposes: it routes microphone and instrument outputs into the mixer and adjusts the signal…