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Even If You Hate Modelers, You Probably Owe 'Em a Debt of Gratitude
September 28, 2020
How first-generation DSP pedals from Line 6, Eventide, and Strymon forced a power-supply revolution.
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Get ’Er Done: Jerry-Rig Your Own Iso Box
August 30, 2020
Everyone’s suddenly hot for home recording, but if you’re on a budget you might have to resort to some guerilla tactics.
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10 Recording Mistakes Guitarists Make (And How to Avoid Them)
August 27, 2020
Bryan Clark, one of the top engineers/producers at Nashville's famed Blackbird Studio, walks you through common tracking pitfalls and shares his list of essential gear for budding home studios.
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Last Call: Unplayable
August 26, 2020
Being uncomfortable is scary, but perfect conditions might not get you where you need to be. Case in point: The best-selling solo jazz album in history, from pianist Keith Jarrett.
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How to Get Hendrix Tone with Classic Fender Amps
August 24, 2020
How to make a Bassman, Twin, or Super Reverb sound more Experienced.
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Close Your Wallet and Open Your Mind
August 20, 2020
That epic new sound you’re seeking might already be on your pedalboard.
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: The Doors of Perception
August 17, 2020
It’s just a thought that you have to change.
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Killing the Bass, Part 1
August 14, 2020
Interpreting memories, wrangling frequencies, and exploring the importance of well-designed studio rooms.
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Recording Dojo: Understanding Compression, Pt. 2
July 31, 2020
Epic settings for industry-standard compressors.
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Last Call: Why We Like Distortion
July 30, 2020
While researching guitarists’ obsession with tone, I found a fascinating take on why heightened sound frequencies excite humans.
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Prepare for Takeoff on the Modular-Synth Spaceship
July 27, 2020
Looking for the otherworldly? Here are some devices and concepts that point the way.
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Walking the Simulated Sonic Runway
July 19, 2020
If a plug-in can make a Strat-like sound out of a Les Paul, or a hollow jazz box out of a Tele, what does it mean to be a guitar builder today?
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DIY: All About Your Electric Guitar's Knobs and Switches
July 15, 2020
Confused by the wide variety of controls on your heroes’ favorite guitars? Watch this quick video to see how to get the most out of Strats, Les Pauls, Teles, and more!
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The Anatomy of a Bass String
July 10, 2020
Taking some time to explore a bit deeper than the winding.
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The Woodshed Chronicles
July 9, 2020
Songwriter/guitarist Lauren Strange, PG editors, and our reader of the month share the guitar projects they’ve embarked on during the pandemic.
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Last Call: Things I Learned During Quarantine
June 12, 2020
Lockdown isn’t easy, but it’s revealed some lessons, both trivial (Alexa can fart on demand) and divine (guitar is alive and well).
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DIY: How to String an Acoustic Guitar
June 8, 2020
Got a steel-string flattop? This quick video demos the easiest, smartest, fastest way to keep ’em fresh!
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