Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Do’s and Don’ts Of Learning Guitar Chords
Learning to play the guitar, or any instrument for that matter is easily one of the most rewarding endeavors you can make. But…
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Helpful Tips On Promoting Your Music
With so many other talented artists and bands awash in the music industry, making your music stand out from the rest of…
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5 Tips To Improve Your Guitar Solo Technique
Try to imagine the scenario – you are on the stage and everyone’s attention is focused on you. You are about…
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Xotic Effects RC Booster Review
The RC Booster from Xotic Effects is looking to claim a spot on your pedalboard — but is it worthy? From the…
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Write Bad Songs And Other Songwriting Tips
We are our own first critics especially when it comes to writing songs. Many are the times a songwriter writes the first…
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Woods Used For Fingerboards
There are multiple factors that play a role in the look, feel and sound of an instrument, one of which is the…
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Wood Choice and Acoustic Guitar Tone
Did you know that the type of wood used in an acoustic guitar is responsible for more than just looks and strength?…
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Way Huge Aqua Puss Delay Review & Video Demo
Known for their reliability, consistency and unique tone, the original line of Way Huge pedals quickly became expensive collector’s items as soon…
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How Vacuum Tubes Turn Power Into Tone
Even as technology has given us cheaper, more efficient forms of amplification, most guitarists still prefer the tried and true vacuum tube…
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Top Five Wealthiest Musicians In The World
It is one thing to enter the music industry and make a living within its confines and it is also another to…
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Top Five Things You Should Never Say To A Bandmate
Being in a band is really fun and satisfying for talented band members and musicians. For a band to be effective,…
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5 Key Things You Should Know To Be Your Own Guitar Tech
You love playing guitar and consider yourself as a guitarist. It could be a career for you or a hobby. You…