Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Tech Tips: How To Shield Your Single-Coil Pickups
It comes as no surprise that since the invention of the pickup, manufacturers have been trying to get rid of that…
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Some of our Favorite Stratocaster Replacement Pickups
The Fender Stratocaster is one of the best known electric guitars in the world. It’s signature tone is just as legendary. From…
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Simple But Effective Bass Tone Upgrades – Part 1
Whether you’re looking to give an old, worn-out bass a much needed tuneup or breath new life into your perfectly good instrument, the following…
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Sennheiser e935 Dynamic Vocal Mic Review
The Sennheiser e935 is a cardioid vocal microphone specially designed for the rigors of touring and performing under pressure. At $169.95, Sennheiser’s…
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Schecter Omen 6 Electric Guitar Review
Schecter’s Omen 6 electric is looking to prove that with careful engineering and precise attention to detail, future shredders can get their…
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Top Reasons To Buy Replacement Speakers For Your Amp
The speakers on the amplifier are some of the most important components of any guitar. This is because the speakers are…
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Quick Hits: Budget Dynamic Mics
Looking for an outstanding dynamic microphone but a little low on funds? Here are a couple of our own personal suggestions for…
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Quality Dynamic Live Vocal Microphones
With the endless selection of microphones in the market today, it can get pretty tough finding the one that best suits your…
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Quality Condenser Studio Vocal Mics
Last week, we featured five quality dynamic vocal mics to help those of you out there who needed a few solid suggestions.…
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PRS Guitars Announces the Custom 24 Semi-Hollow
The 2014 Custom 24 Semi-Hollow small batch run is the first of its kind. Building on the company’s flagship and most popular…
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PRS Brushstroke 24 Electric Guitar
Based on Paul’s Guitar, the guitar that Paul Reed Smith is currently playing in the studio and on the stage, the Brushstroke…
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Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal Tips
Using an overdrive pedal is mostly seen with guitar players who want to attain a gain boost that will take a tube…