Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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…
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A Closer Look At The ART EQ341 Octave Graphic Equalizer
ART has made a name for itself as a leading manufacturer of affordable yet power signal processors. Founded in 1984 by a…
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Tips On Using Instagram Effectively As A Musician
Instagram is a social network tool where individuals get an opportunity to post their pictures. A wide majority of musicians do not…
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5 Great Open Mic Night Tips For Musicians
After you learn to play a certain instrument or join a band, there will come a time where you will want to…
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5 Things Every Beginner Bass Player Should Know
The bass has a unique appeal, often referred as “soul instrument”, as it gives life to music. A musical band always…