Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Suhr Riot Reloaded Guitar Effects Pedal Review
Over the years, Suhr pedals have become increasingly popular, finding their ways onto the pedalboards of countless guitarists. The original Riot…
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Does Style Really Matter For A Successful Band?
Even though the style is vital to the success of a band, looking like a rock star won’t make you sound…
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Some of our Favorite Humbucker Pickups
The perfect pickup can go a long way in creating awesome tone which is why we like to give our readers a…
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Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail Analog Delay Pedal Review
You don’t have to look too hard on the internet to find out that the recently released Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail has…
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Schecter Announces the Keith Merrow KM-6 Signature Model
Schecter Guitar Research has just announced the addition of the new Keith Merrow KM-6 signature 6-string guitar. It will be showcased for…
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Five Great Rock Songs For Mother’s Day
Every year, Mother’s Day comes to remind us to celebrate our moms for all of their hard work and sacrifices. And…
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Reverse Coil Winding in Pickups
Reverse winding in a pickup is one that has been wound in reverse, but what difference does this even make? Well, not…
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Recording Tips: AUX, Sends and Returns in Recording
AUX, Sends and Returns are all related terms that have to do with the routing and processing of audio signals. The word…
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Recording Bass: Knowing When DI is Not the Best Choice
There are essentially two ways electric guitarists and bassists can go about recording; you can either go the old-fashioned amplifier to mic…
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Randall RG1503H Amp Head: Classic Tone, Modern Features
The RG1503H is a tough as nails 3-channel solid-state amplifier head designed with high gain very much in mind. More than just…
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Quick Tips: Cleaning Pots and Switches
Today we’re going to give you guys a few tips on cleaning pots and switches on your electric guitar or bass. If…
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Quick Tips: Achieving A Realistic Crowd Sound
One of the most natural effects used in popular music from time to time is that of the large crowd sound. While…