Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Top Signs Your Band Might Be Breaking Up
Being in a band is a lot of fun and playing gigs are even more fun, especially in the beginning when…
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Tips On Teaching Others How To Play Guitar
Playing the guitar requires so much practice. If you have sailed through all the difficulties involved and you are now a…
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Tips For Keeping Your Voice Healthy As A Singer
A great performer always strives to match audience’s expectations regardless of what they are going through. As a lead singer (or even…
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Tips On Using The Ernie Ball Expression Ambient Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
Last week, we reviewed the new Ernie Ball Expression Ambient Delay guitar effects pedal (spoiler: we thought it was great). While the…
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The Worst Music Industry Contracts Of All Time
At the point when artists sign contracts, they’re more often stripped of their rights in some genuinely unusual ways and basically…
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The Hottest Fender Stratocaster Parts And Accessories
Lose the tip of your tremolo arm? Are your tuners getting a little rusty? From neck plates to nuts and a whole…
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The Difference Between Open And Closed Back Cabinets
It’s no secret that a player’s choice in loudspeaker plays a big role in their tone. What’s not as well know is…
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Tech Tips: Installing Active Bassline Pickups
Today we’re going to show you how to install a new set of Bassline pickups for an electric bass. Basslines bass pickups…
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TC Electronic Flashback Mini Video Demo
Built around the same small enclosure which made pedals such as PolyTune Mini, Hall of Fame Mini Reverb, Spark Mini Booster and…
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Suhr Dual Boost Guitar Effects Pedal
Over the years, Suhr pedals have become increasingly popular, finding their ways onto the pedalboards of countless guitarists. Sure, they might still…
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Suhr Corso Guitar Amplifier Head Review
Surh has built a name for themselves among gear aficionados for their high quality guitars, effects pickups and amplifiers. A week ago we…
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Speaker Impedance and Tone
Q: “Can the same model speakers of different impedance ratings sound different?” A: While it’s possible for an 8 ohm and 16 ohm…