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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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What Is Hybrid Picking
I regularly get got some information about my correct hand guitar method. I began on traditional guitar, however, was soon attracted…
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Vocal Tips: Singing While Sick
Perhaps you happen to be a singer and are about to sing in a competition or an event but, unfortunately, your…
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Video Demo: Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Guitar
As one of the bigger names in music, Gretsch is responsible for some of the most iconic electric guitar designs in the…
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VHT Special 6 Ultra Tube Combo Amp Review
Over the last few years, manufacturers have been releasing a good number of low-wattage tube amps that have been made to recreate…
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Use A Chorus Pedal To Fatten Your Bass Tone
Like any other form of art, music encourages experimentation. For example, feedback and distortion were originally seen as flaws due to…
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Tips For Singers: Why Learning Music Theory Matters
Learning and understanding music theory is helpful to all singers. The best vocalists start by learning music theory fundamentals. Learning music theory…
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Tips For Singers: What Causes Voice Loss And How To Avoid It
Voice loss is one of those things all of us will undoubtedly face at one point or another. For non-singers, this…
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The Top Blues Pickups
Hard rock seems to get most of the attention when it comes to shredding solos and being the atypical music star, but…
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Three Iconic Beatles Album Cover Art
Along with their undeniable influence on the face of western pop music itself over the last fifty years, The Beatles were also innovators…
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Stop Playing Bass Like A Guitarist
Most of us tend to believe if you are an average guitarist, picking up the bass will be a piece of…
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Stage Performance Tips For Lead Singers
Singing live on a stage is never an easy job. As a lead singer, it is mainly your responsibility to keep…
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Single Coil and Humbucker Tones on the same Strat
One of the best things about electric guitars is the sheer number of modifications and customization options at your disposal! With a…