Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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How to Use Bass Overdrive Without Losing Your Low End
Bassists face many challenges in their line of work but the most significant one has to be how to use bass…
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The Differences Between Nitro And Poly Guitar Finishes
While the guitar itself has evolved throughout the years, the types of finishes used have remained pretty consistent — nitrocellulose Lacquer, polyurethane,…
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Brand Spotlight: Mission Engineering Effects Pedals
Founded in 2009 in Petaluma, California, Mission Engineering is known for creating the world’s largest range of professional quality expression pedals. Each…
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Brand Spotlight: Heil Sound
Founded in 1966 by Bob Heil, Heil Sound is a professional audio company that has managed to flourish for decades thanks…
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Alessandro Music Series One Headphones Review
In a crowded space with plenty of options, it can be hard to find the right pair of headphones. And while well-known…
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Xotic Effects EP Booster Review
Although Xotic Effects is better known for their popular AC and RC Boosters – as well as the Robotalk and BB Plus – the EP Booster is a little pedal…
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Why is My G String Louder Than the Rest?
Q: “I recently got a new guitar with single-coil pickups and noticed that the G string is noticeably louder than the rest…
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Why Do My Pickups Sound Different in Another Guitar?
Q: “I have the same type of pickups equipped on two of my guitars but they sound different. Why is that?” A: While…
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Tube Amp Buying Guide: Wattage, Valves and More
Before you go and shell out your hard earned cash for a new guitar tube amp, there’s a few things you should…
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True Bypass: What it is, What it Does And is it For You
True bypass: you’ve more than likely seen the term posted on every single effects pedal that boasts the feature but what does…
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How To Trademark Your Band Name
We’ve spoken on the legal side of being in the music industry in past articles, including trademark, copyright and more. Today, we’d…
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Protecting Your Guitar From Cold Temperatures
Have you ever wondered on how to protect your guitar from cold temperatures? When you have an idea on how to do…