Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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New MONO Guitar Cases Announced
With the recent news of friendlier guidelines regarding air travel with instruments, musicians on-the-go will be needing a slick new guitar case to…
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Musician Tips: Common Music Career Killers
How many times haven’t we listened to songs only to ask ourselves, somebody else or the internet whatever happened to that musician,…
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Tone Tips For Inexpensive Bass Guitars
Getting a cheap bass guitar may be your only option if you’re not looking to spend a lot of money but…
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How To Improve Your Live Sound
When performing live with a band or as an individual musician, it is critical to ensure that the live sound is exceptional.…
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Guitar Tips: Locking Versus Traditional Tuners
Guitar tuners refer to adjust the string –pitches to the desired tuning. If you are a beginner, you should choose the right…
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Guitar Tips: Improving Your Finger Speed On The Fretboard
Many guitarists are trying to find out some guidelines on how to improve their finger speed on the fretboard, but it’s…
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Wrapping Your Head Around Guitar Effects Pedals
Nowadays, guitarists have an innumerable amount of effects pedals they can add to their arsenal – many of which would have…
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Guitar Amp Settings Explained
Figuring out how guitar amplifiers work can be a tough proposition for beginners. Yes, it’s not too hard to figure out…
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Gretsch & Bono Partner on G5623 Electromatic Guitar
Gretsch and Bono join forces once again for a new signature guitar model, the (GRETSCH)RED. Bearing the special (RED) logo adorned on…
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Great Humbucker Combinations for 70s Rock
The 70s were an amazing time for rock, giving birth to some of the most popular guitar tones ever created. But you…
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Why Are Germanium Transistors In Fuzz Pedals So Popular
Fuzz electric guitar pedals are usually available in one of two variations of transistors – silicon transistors and germanium transistors. Though both…
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Preventing Water Damage On A Wet Guitar Effects Pedal
Water damage is the bane of electronics. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of dropping your phone in the toilet or spilling…