Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Guitar Tips: Balancing Volume And Tone
Creating the ideal tone is a balancing act, with everything from your gear to the physical environment you’re performing at playing a…
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Guitar Tips: Improving Your Skills And Accuracy
There are many things that separate a bad guitar player from the excellent ones, but one of the most significant of them…
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What To Consider When Designing Your Pedalboard
When it comes to guitars, one of the most important aspects that are consistently overlooked is the importance of a good…
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Guitar Mods: Scalloped Fretboard
Although scalloped fretboards aren’t as common as they once were, it is still a worthy customization if you’re looking to make bends…
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Great Microphone Tips For Improved Live Vocals
All the hard work and tremendous efforts you do on honing your vocal techniques, singing style, and song choice are done to…
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Gift Ideas For Musicians Priced Under $25
The holidays are just around the corner which means that many of us are beginning to search for gifts for our…
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Fixing Common Guitar Truss Rod Problems
Nothing ruins a beautiful electric guitar quicker than problems with a truss rod or neck. More often than not it could be…
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A Quick History Of Fender Tweed Amps
Fender amplifiers are world renounced for their high-quality components and amazing tone. From the early tube amps that created what we now…
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Fender Bassbreaker 18/30 Combo Amplifier Review
It’s no secret that many iconic British amp designs owe much of their inspiration to classic early Fender models such as the…
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A Few Of Our Favorite Seymour Duncan Artist Signature Pickups
Seymour Duncan is easily one of the biggest names when it comes to pickups. Whether you are looking for a set…
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Famous Electric Guitar Body Designs
Designs for an electric guitar body have heavily evolved over the years, the most famous of which inspired a whole slew of…
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Essential Gigging Tips For Acoustic Guitarists
Pulling out an amazing acoustic guitar gig or live performance really requires a lot of preparation. It will greatly depend on…