Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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A Few Of The Most Common Record Industry Deals
The most common belief these days is that record labels only care about themselves. The internet is awash with stories of artists…
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Brand Spotlight: Walrus Audio Guitar Effects Pedals
Packing great tone, superb versatility, and top quality hand-built craftsmanship, Walrus Audio pedals don’t just offer ways to color your instrument’s sound,…
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Brand Spotlight: L.R. Baggs Acoustic Guitar Pickups
If you’re an acoustic guitar player then you’ve more than likely heard about the great pieces of gear made by the guys…
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Bass Tips: What You Need For A Great Live Show
Arriving at a live bass show with all gear is not enough to guarantee a successful event. This is because there…
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Bass Players who Broke the Mold
For years, a bass’s traditional role was playing the root note of the chord, holding down the low-end while the guitar sat in…
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Alnico vs Ceramic Pickups
There are two main types of magnets used in today’s pickups – Alnico and Ceramic. And with these two pickup magnets comes…
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Active And Passive Guitar And Bass Pickups Explained
You’ll often see a guitar or a bass advertised as having passive or active pickups. What does that mean? The difference…
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Acoustic Strings on an Electric Guitar
Q: “Can I use acoustic guitar strings on my electric?” A: Taking a typical set of acoustic strings into consideration, the high…
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Acoustic Guitar Maintenance Tips
Having a good instrument to play or practice on is crucial in order to progress on it. There is nothing more discouraging…
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A Few Of The Best Tribute Bands Around
What probably started out as groups of buddies getting together in order to pay homage to their favorite band has grown into a…
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A Few Of Our Favorite Boutique Guitar Pickup Brands
When players hear the word “boutique,” a single word always seems to come to mind — expensive. And while it’s true that…
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3 Ways To Keep Yourself Growing As A Songwriter
Just like any other skill, keeping your chops up as a songwriter is a job that is never done. But with that…