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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Gretsch Introduces New Gear For 2013 Including Anniversary Axes and Spiffy Snares
Check out the new axes from Gretsch Guitars including Custom Shop Anniversary, Professional and Center Block models! To commemorate Gretsch’s 130th…
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Glenn Frey Says Upcoming Eagles Tour Could Be Their Last
If you’ve never had the chance to see the Eagles live on stage or have wanted to see them again at least…
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George Harrison Gets Documentary and New Disc Release
Fans of the late George Harrison will have plenty to immerse themselves with this month as the Martin Scorsese documentary Living in…
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Former Foreigner Bandmates Lou Gramm and Mick Jones To Reunite
From Left: Guitarist Mick Jones and singer Lou Gramm. Well, it sounds like one of rock’s most enduring modern feuds might finally…
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Fixing A Loose Input Jack
On this jack-tightening device, called a Bullet™, the stopper end can be seen at far right with the handle end at far…
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Guitar Style Basics: Fingerpicking Versus Plectrum
One of the best things about the guitar is the amazing amount of variety one can coax out of the instrument. From…
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Fender Adds To Cabronita And Classic Series For Spring 2013
Fender is proud to introduce several new and updated series and models featuring popular designs, and upgraded tops and period-correct finishes on…
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Fan Forced to Remove Slash Shirt From Guns N’ Roses Show
Guns N’ Roses performing at London’s O2 Arena Just in case there were still any doubters out there that needed further proof…
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Eric Clapton To Stop Touring
Are we soon to hear the last of Eric Clapton? Well, let’s just say if you’ve never seen old Slow Hands live,…
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Electro Harmonix Effectology, Vol.16 “Doctor Who”
Sonic sleuth, Bill Ruppert takes his EH pedal army to the forefront of Alien invasion. Bill’s creative combinations capture the eerie nuance…
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Eddie Van Halen to Appear on LL Cool J’s Upcoming Album
Eddie and LL in the recording studio for the rapper’sforthcoming album, “Authentic.” How is everyone doing this Monday morning after St Paddy’s…
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Crossfire Hurricane Director Talks New Cobain Documentary
Make sure to catch The Simpsons this Sunday for a chance to see Tom Waits in all his animated glory. Good morning, music…