Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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,…
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A Case For P-90 Pickups
The classic Stratocaster pickup is considered by many to be one of the ”best pickups you can buy”. Well, if you ask…
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Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive Pedal Review
A reissue of one of the best-kept secrets in overdrive effects, the new Nobels ODR-1 has been one of my personal favorite…
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New Years Resolutions For Musicians To Improve Their Career
With the advent of the new year, it is time for some New Years resolutions! Folks make all types of resolutions,…
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Keeping Your Music Gear Gig Ready
With all the gear and instruments we have to lug along on our shows, keeping it all in good shape is a…