Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Brand Spotlight: Fishman
With over 30 years of experience, Fishman Transducers have worked their way to becoming one of the most successful and well-known…
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Brand Spotlight: Electro-Voice
There’s a good reason why Electro-Voice has been a leader in professional audio equipment for over 80 years — a steadfast dedication…
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Brand Spotlight: Catalinbread Guitar Effects Pedals
Although they might not be as well-known as the bigger effects manufacturers out there, Catalinbread is not a small player when it…
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Beginner Guitarist Tips – Replacing The Strings
Most guitarists prefer stringing the guitar to keep it for a long time. The process of stringing is not as complicated as…
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BC Rich Introduces Six New Extended Range Guitars
No stranger to pushing the boundaries of guitar design, BC Rich created a collection of seven and eight string extended range electric…
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How To Keep Band Practice Feeling Fun And Effective
Band practice may sometimes feel like a series of tiresome episodes full of repeated mistakes. In such a case, it’s important to…
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How to use the Effects Loop inputs on an Amplifier
Have you ever wondered what those two inputs labeled “Effects loop” found behind many bass and guitar amps actually do, let alone…
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Amplifier Effects Loop Basics
For all of you out there that have gazed in confusion at the Effects Loop (or FX Loop) send and return jacks on your…
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American Standard Line Expanded by Fender
Fender has just expanded its popular American Standard series. The series, which debuted in 1986, has become the proverbial heart of the…
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A Closer Look at the New Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster
The highly sought after Pickup Booster is back with even more features to give guitar players the perfect boost when they need…
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A Closer Look at the GoPro Hero4 Music Bundle
It’s pretty much a given that these days a band needs to have a Facebook page or some other sort of online presence. While…
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A Closer look At The Fishman Aura Spectrum Acoustic Guitar DI
When it comes to acoustic guitar gear, few companies are as well-known and respected as Fishman Transducers. With over 30 years of…