Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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…
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Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Delay Effects Pedal Review
One of the most popular effects in the world of music is the use of delay (with the Memory Boy being a…
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Differences Between The Fender Telecaster And Stratocaster
In the world of rock and roll, fewer names are bigger than Fender. And in the world of Fender, fewer names are…
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Differences Between Fender Precision and Jazz Bass
The Fender Precision Bass and Jazz Bass are two of the most popular instruments in the world, used by players in nearly…
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Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra Bass Preamp Overdrive Review
Based in Finland, Darkglass Electronics is well-known for their high-quality, versatile electric bass gear. Their mission is simple – to help bass players…
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Quick Tips: Use Buffer Pedals To Combat Tone Drain
Before we get to buffers and buffer pedals, we need to start with the True Bypass – a term you have probably…
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Brand Spotlight: Genzler Bass Amps And Cabinets
Genzler Amplification first started as a small start-up company with a vision in a garage in Phoenix, Arizona. As a professional musician for…
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Brand Spotlight: Gallien-Krueger Bass Amp Heads
As an industry leading manufacturer, the name Gallien-Krueger is well-known in the music equipment world, especially among bass players. Founded in 1968…
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal Review
The Boss DD-3 Digital Delay has been a staple of the stompbox world since its release, quickly becoming an essential part of…
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Why Bass Players Prefer Solid State Over Tube Amplifiers
Since the introduction of solid state amplifiers, a debate has always erupted over which one is better for bass players. For…
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Band Tips: Do You Need A Band Manager To Succeed?
Most artists and bands want to achieve success in the music business, for example by earning enough to travel and play…