Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Brand Spotlight: Jackson Electric Guitars
Known for their slender, elegant yet aggressive designs, high-quality construction and trademark flair, Jackson Guitars and their instruments have become a staple…
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How to Wire a Pedalboard
From Distortion to Delay, Loopers and everything else in between, effects pedals are one of the most important tonal tools in a guitarist’s…
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How To Sell Your Music On iTunes
How things have changes. Along with how we shop, read the news, stay connected with friends and family – or nearly everything…
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Great Songs For Halloween That Feature A Killer Bass Line
With Halloween almost here, it is a good time to remember a few ideas for top Halloween bass songs that are…
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Five Fantastic Effects Pedal Guitar Player Combinations
Guitar effects pedals are fantastic pieces of gear that players use to carve out their own signature tone. And while there are…
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Guitar Bridges Explained
Effectively, there are two main types of bridges that you’ll have to choose from; the non-tremolo bridges and the tremolo variety. For…
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Good Bass Sound at Medium-Sized Venues
Not all venues are created equal. While you might have already conquered the ins and outs of the coffee house gig, bigger…
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Gift Ideas For Drummers Priced Under $200
Compared to other instruments, buying a gift for a drummer can be expensive. Luckily, we have plenty of deals on professional quality…
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Gates, Equalizers, Compressors and Expanders
In order to get the most out of your recording software or effects units, you’re going to need to know the ins…
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The New Fender Flea Signature 61 Jazz Bass
Few bassists have crafted a signature sound as recognizable and self-identifying as Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His often technical,…
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Five Great Tips For Using A Nylon String Guitar On Stage
If you have a nylon-string acoustic guitar (also know as a classical guitar) that you plan to use live on stage, there…
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Five Fantastic Female Bass Players
The following bass players aren’t great because they are women, they are great bass players who just happen to be women. While…