Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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A Closer Look At The Suhr Alexa Dual Channel Chorus/Vibrato
The Suhr Alexa is a Multi-Channel Analog Chorus/Vibrato pedal that looks to redefine what players expect from a fully featured modulation pedal.…
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Walrus Audio Iron Horse Distortion Effects Pedal Review
Featuring great tone, excellent versatility and top of the line hand-built craftsmanship, Walrus Audio pedals don’t just give players new ways to…
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10 Mistakes Musicians Make Trying To Make It In The Music Business
Think of music as a spectrum; there’s the art side of it, and then there’s business side. To make it big, you…
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Xotic RC Booster Pedal Review
The RC Booster – as in “Really Clean” Booster – is exactly what the name entails; a pedal aimed at boosting your…
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Walrus Audio Aetos Power Supply
The Walrus Audio Aetos is an 8-output, isolated power supply, utilizing an internal custom-wound toroidal transformer to provide the highest noise filtering…
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Video: Proper Soldering Technique On An Electric Guitar
Knowing how to properly solder in an invaluable skill when it comes to the electric guitar and bass. Not only will this…
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Using EQ To Improve Your Acoustic Guitar Tone
Whether your acoustic guitar track is going to be at the forefront of the song such as in an acoustic vocal…
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Understanding Gain Structure
Understanding gain structure is crucial if you want to get the best sound from your bass amp head. Using a variety of…
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Truss Rod Adjustment: Fixing a Warped Guitar Neck
If your guitar’s fretboard just doesn’t feel like it used to, it might be time to adjust that truss rod. Whether we like it or…
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Top Signs Your Band Might Be Breaking Up
Being in a band is a lot of fun and playing gigs are even more fun, especially in the beginning when…
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Tips On Teaching Others How To Play Guitar
Playing the guitar requires so much practice. If you have sailed through all the difficulties involved and you are now a…
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Tips For Keeping Your Voice Healthy As A Singer
A great performer always strives to match audience’s expectations regardless of what they are going through. As a lead singer (or even…