Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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…
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Weirdest Officially Licensed Products By Famous Bands And Musicians
The thought of a famous musician or band endorsing a weird product officially may appear awkward among fans. Some may even…
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Walrus Audio Announce Two New Pedals At NAMM 2016
Known for their highly versatile and highly stylized effects, Walrus Audio unveiled two brand new pedals that will soon be joining their lineup: the…
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Top Tips For A Three-Piece Band
Whether you’re interested in rock, heavy metal, blues, country, psychedelic soul, or boogie, three-piece bands are always popular for an iconic sound.…
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Top Things Bands Should Never Do On Social Media
You have a chance at achieving a two-directional conversation if your social media presence as a band is thoughtfully crafted with…
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Top Home Recording Mistakes To Avoid
Nowadays, many musicians tend to prefer working in their very own home recording studios. This trend is usually meant to avoid…
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Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Studio Recording Sessions
Booking a recording studio isn’t cheap. And if you’re like most other musicians, the dozens of hours of work that it takes…
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Tips On Extending The Life Of Your Guitar
Having proper care as well as maintenance for the guitar is vital in maintaining it in a tip-top condition and extending its…
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The Electric Guitar Bridge
In the end though, while there may be several different motives in how a guitarist chooses their next electric, the only wrong…
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The Difference Between Vibrato and Tremolo
Much like distortion and overdrive, one of the biggest misuses of terms in the world of electric guitar effects is the use…
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The Art Of Music Mastering
When you hear some good music what comes to your mind is the singer or the writer, but what about audio…
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Tech Tips: Using An Acoustic Guitar On Stage
There’s just something in the natural tone of an acoustic guitar that can’t be replicated by an electric guitar, no matter how…