Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Mad Professor Mighty Red Distortion Effects Pedal Review
If you’re familiar with Mad Professor pedals, two things might come to mind – high quality products and a price tag to…
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Guitar Weight And Its Effect On Tone
There’s a lot that goes into a guitar’s signature tone. There’s the pickups – of course – as well as the makeup…
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Guitar Hacks For New Players
Like any beginning guitarist, you’re likely seeking help in getting starting. You’re hoping you will come across a magic guitar tip that will…
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Great Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedals For Blues
There’s nothing like a nice, rich blues guitar riff that features plenty smooth sustain and just the right amount of grit! And…
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Full-body VS Cutaway Acoustic Guitars
You might have noticed that more and more live performers are using cutaway acoustic guitars than in the past – and to…
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Flat vs Staggered Pole Guitar Pickups: Difference, Tones and Types
The difference between a flat pole and staggered pole guitar pickups goes far beyond cosmetic and can drastically affect tone – which…
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The Tone Of Electric Guitar Fretboard Woods
When you shop for a vehicle, is how it looks the only criteria you consider? Of course not. You want to know…
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Common Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Band
Trying to form a successful band and make it in the music business is tough enough as it is. With so…
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Can I Match my Low-Watt Amp with Higher Wattage Speakers?
Q: I have a 50-watt tube amp. Would pairing it with 100-watt speaker cabinet cause any damage? To answer your question – no, this…
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6 Reasons You’re Never Too Old To Learn An Instrument
Unlike being a pro athlete other dreams in life where age can restrict you, you are never too old to learn how…
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Wax Potting Guitar Pickups Explained
Pickups are a core part of a guitar’s tone – they also happen to be a common victim of unwanted noise. Because…
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Musician Tips: Hearing Loss – Updated Sept 17, 2020
While we musicians know the beauty of creating as well as listening to music, too many of us take our hearing for…