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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Reverse Coil Winding in Pickups
Reverse winding in a pickup is one that has been wound in reverse, but what difference does this even make? Well, not…
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Recording Tips: AUX, Sends and Returns in Recording
AUX, Sends and Returns are all related terms that have to do with the routing and processing of audio signals. The word…
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Recording Bass: Knowing When DI is Not the Best Choice
There are essentially two ways electric guitarists and bassists can go about recording; you can either go the old-fashioned amplifier to mic…
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Randall RG1503H Amp Head: Classic Tone, Modern Features
The RG1503H is a tough as nails 3-channel solid-state amplifier head designed with high gain very much in mind. More than just…
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Quick Tips: Cleaning Pots and Switches
Today we’re going to give you guys a few tips on cleaning pots and switches on your electric guitar or bass. If…
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Quick Tips: Achieving A Realistic Crowd Sound
One of the most natural effects used in popular music from time to time is that of the large crowd sound. While…
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Quick Hits: Budget Condenser Mics
Looking for a good condenser mic without breaking the bank? Check two of our quick favorites! AUDIO TECHNICA AT2020 : Coming in…
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Punk Rock Pickups For Guitar
Back when punk was still in its infancy, there wasn’t any right combination of guitar, amp or pickups that you had to have in…
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PRS S2 Semi-Hollow Series
On the first anniversary of the S2 Series, PRS is adding three new models to the lineup: the S2 Mira Semi-Hollow, S2…
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PRS P245 Electric Guitar
PRS Guitars’ new P245 is a vintage-inspired single-cutaway guitar with the added versatility of the LR Baggs/PRS piezo system. Perfect for players…
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PRS Now Offering the SE Kingfisher and SE Kestrel
Soundaria is excited to let you guys know that PRS Guitars is now offering its first two basses through the popular SE…
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Popular Alternate Guitar Tunings
There’s much more to the guitar than playing in standard tuning! While the classic EADGBE structure clearly remains the de facto setup,…