Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Factors that Affect a Pickup’s Tone – Part 2
Today we continue our feature on dissecting the factors that contribute to the tone of a pickup. Make sure to to check…
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Keeping Your Guitar At The Right Temperature And Humidity
Hands down, one of the easiest and best ways to prolong the life of your electric guitar is by storing it…
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Brand Spotlight: Mad Professor Guitar Effects Pedals
There are probably a few of you out there unfamiliar with the Mad Professor brand and that’s completely understandable. Founded back in 2002…
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Brand Spotlight: EBS Bass Effects Pedals
Founded in 1988, EBS is a leading audio equipment manufacturer committed to providing bass players around the world with gear designed for…
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How to Use Bass Overdrive Without Losing Your Low End
Bassists face many challenges in their line of work but the most significant one has to be how to use bass…
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The Differences Between Nitro And Poly Guitar Finishes
While the guitar itself has evolved throughout the years, the types of finishes used have remained pretty consistent — nitrocellulose Lacquer, polyurethane,…
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Brand Spotlight: Mission Engineering Effects Pedals
Founded in 2009 in Petaluma, California, Mission Engineering is known for creating the world’s largest range of professional quality expression pedals. Each…
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Brand Spotlight: Heil Sound
Founded in 1966 by Bob Heil, Heil Sound is a professional audio company that has managed to flourish for decades thanks…
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Alessandro Music Series One Headphones Review
In a crowded space with plenty of options, it can be hard to find the right pair of headphones. And while well-known…
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Xotic Effects EP Booster Review
Although Xotic Effects is better known for their popular AC and RC Boosters – as well as the Robotalk and BB Plus – the EP Booster is a little pedal…
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Why is My G String Louder Than the Rest?
Q: “I recently got a new guitar with single-coil pickups and noticed that the G string is noticeably louder than the rest…
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Why Do My Pickups Sound Different in Another Guitar?
Q: “I have the same type of pickups equipped on two of my guitars but they sound different. Why is that?” A: While…