Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Are Guitar and Speaker Cables Interchangeable?
There’s a good reason why manufacturers make both guitar and speaker cables. Although they look pretty much the same and will fit on either instruments…
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Ampeg BA-108 v2 Bass Combo Amp Review
For many bass players, the Ampeg brand is synonymous with high-quality tube-driven bass amps. Between their SVT, Heritage and Portaflex lines, Ampeg…
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Amazing Movie Soundtracks
Music plays a vital part in any movie. A good selection of tracks can make a good movie all the more…
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A Closer Look At The Sony MDR-7506 And MDR-7502 Headphones
Fewer brands are as well known around the world as Sony. The Japanese manufacturer has been responsible for some of the most…
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A Closer Look At The Reverb Effect
As one of the earliest effects in music, reverb has been highly influential in shaping the history of rock. What started as…
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5 Tips to Become a Better Backup Singer
Probably one of the most ignored and downplayed aspects of most bands are the backing harmonies/vocals. However, the truth is that backing vocals are genuinely…
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5 Guitar Tips For Players With Small Hands
One of the common challenges among the young guitarist and adults is playing the guitar with small hands. It can be frustrating…
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Weirdest Pre-Fame Jobs Of Famous Rock Stars
The road to fame is rough, as many of your favorite rock stars will tell you. Some of the pre-fame jobs…
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Xotic Effects SL Drive Review
The SL Drive is a distortion pedal from Xotic Effects aimed at recreating classic lead amplifier tones known throughout the world of…
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How to Write a Great Band Bio
There are few things that an artist finds as excruciatingly bothering as explaining themselves. Not that this problem is particular to them…
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What’s the Difference between Distortion and Overdrive Pedals?
Q: I’ve been looking into both distortion and overdrive pedals but I’m not sure which one to get. What’s the difference between…
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What is a Bi-Flex Truss Rod?
You might have come across the term “Bi-Flex Truss Rod” when searching for select Fender electric guitars. If you’re not quite sure…