Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Top Blues Pickups
Hard rock seems to get most of the attention when it comes to shredding solos and being the atypical music star, but…
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Three Iconic Beatles Album Cover Art
Along with their undeniable influence on the face of western pop music itself over the last fifty years, The Beatles were also innovators…
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Stop Playing Bass Like A Guitarist
Most of us tend to believe if you are an average guitarist, picking up the bass will be a piece of…
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Stage Performance Tips For Lead Singers
Singing live on a stage is never an easy job. As a lead singer, it is mainly your responsibility to keep…
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Single Coil and Humbucker Tones on the same Strat
One of the best things about electric guitars is the sheer number of modifications and customization options at your disposal! With a…
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Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Mic Review
The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 is a short shotgun interference tube microphone specially designed for use in film, radio, television, and outside broadcast applications.…
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Sennheiser e935 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
The e935 is a cardioid vocal microphone specially designed for the rigors of touring and performing under pressure. At $169.95, Sennheiser’s mic…
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How To Read Guitar Tabs Easily
Playing guitar is not as easy as counting 1, 2 and 3. But rather, you need to have the passion, dedication,…
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Quilter Labs MicroPro Mach 2 8-Inch Combo Amp Review
Quilter Labs is known for their use of Class D amplifier technology, also known as “switching amps.” These aren’t your more…
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Preparing For A Tour
Like most everything else in life, getting your band prepared for a tour is a must if you want it to be…
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Overcoming Common Roadblocks As A New Guitarist
We’ve all met that person. It might even be you – that budding rookie guitarist who picks up the instrument for the…
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Our Favorite Power Trios In Rock
There’s just something about a power trio – a group consisting of nothing more than drums, bass, and guitar – that really…