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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Xotic Effects Soul Driven Boost Guitar Effects Pedal Review
As a huge fan of Xotic Effects guitar pedals, I was excited to finally get my hands on the new Soul…
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What Is Hybrid Picking
I regularly get got some information about my correct hand guitar method. I began on traditional guitar, however, was soon attracted…
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Vocal Tips: Singing While Sick
Perhaps you happen to be a singer and are about to sing in a competition or an event but, unfortunately, your…
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Video Demo: Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Guitar
As one of the bigger names in music, Gretsch is responsible for some of the most iconic electric guitar designs in the…
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VHT Special 6 Ultra Tube Combo Amp Review
Over the last few years, manufacturers have been releasing a good number of low-wattage tube amps that have been made to recreate…
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Use A Chorus Pedal To Fatten Your Bass Tone
Like any other form of art, music encourages experimentation. For example, feedback and distortion were originally seen as flaws due to…
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Tips For Singers: Why Learning Music Theory Matters
Learning and understanding music theory is helpful to all singers. The best vocalists start by learning music theory fundamentals. Learning music theory…
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Tips For Singers: What Causes Voice Loss And How To Avoid It
Voice loss is one of those things all of us will undoubtedly face at one point or another. For non-singers, this…
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The Top Blues Pickups
Hard rock seems to get most of the attention when it comes to shredding solos and being the atypical music star, but…
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Three Iconic Beatles Album Cover Art
Along with their undeniable influence on the face of western pop music itself over the last fifty years, The Beatles were also innovators…
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Stop Playing Bass Like A Guitarist
Most of us tend to believe if you are an average guitarist, picking up the bass will be a piece of…
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Stage Performance Tips For Lead Singers
Singing live on a stage is never an easy job. As a lead singer, it is mainly your responsibility to keep…