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On Bass: Low-End Introductions, Part 2
May 1, 2019
Going further down the rabbit hole of bass-intro gems in rock history.
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Tone Tips: Know Your Rig, Inside and Out
April 22, 2019
If you lost your signal during a gig, would you panic and freeze or find and fix the issue with ninja-like precision?
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Last Call: An Unofficial Limited Etymology of Music Terms
April 19, 2019
Some handy definitions for cool cats who gig—and civilians.
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State of the Stomp: Some Things About Sound Waves I Think Are Cool
April 9, 2019
Thinking about sound helps harness its properties. Saddle up!
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Bass Bench: Exploring Low-End Distortion
April 5, 2019
What are the benefits and drawbacks of adding dirt and grind to your bass sound?
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Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Simple, Man
March 31, 2019
Taking a vacation from complexity by embracing the electric guitar in its simplest form.
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On Bass: Low-End Introductions
March 27, 2019
Bassists don’t often handle song intros, but there have been some very memorable ones in rock history.
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Tone Tips: Make Your Creative Space Rock
March 24, 2019
Easy steps and tips to help open your creative floodgate in a home-studio setting—and keep it open.
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Signal to Noise: The Big Bang
March 18, 2019
Whether you love shimmering clean or brutally overdriven electric-guitar textures, it all starts with pick attack.
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Tuning Up: Finding “The One”
March 13, 2019
Fidelity in your rig relationships shouldn’t be a dirty word.
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Question and Obsession: One on One
March 12, 2019
Peter Holmström of the Dandy Warhols and PG editors name the musicians they’d like to mine for knowledge.
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Last Call: Musician, Heal Thyself
March 11, 2019
Now there’s scientific evidence that music is a medicine for melancholy.
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Bass Bench: Inside the World of Bass Pedals
March 8, 2019
For the modern low-ender, it’s not enough to be a groove master. Today, you need to stay on top of ever-evolving tone-shaping technology.
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Dimed & Dangerous: Listen Up—With Your Ears and Your Gut
March 1, 2019
Practice the art of assessing sound—and character.
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Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: The Guitarist’s Pocket Glossary
February 26, 2019
Arm yourself with guitar-jargon knowledge for decoding the obvious, and not so obvious.
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On Bass: Chasing the “Why”
February 24, 2019
Do yourself a favor and reconnect with the reason you started playing bass in the first place.
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State of the Stomp: Let’s Remember to Be Kind
February 18, 2019
Sharing, not being overbearing, keeps the gear world a big friendly place for all.
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Tone Tips: Keep It Quiet, Part 2
February 15, 2019
Solid advice to search and destroy those unwanted noises coming from amps, pedalboards, and wireless units.
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Last Call: Wearing Out Things That Nobody Wears
February 11, 2019
Consider the power of positive dressing.
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Tuning Up: The Soul of Laura
February 4, 2019
Why Swedish post-punk outfit Division of Laura Lee claims a special spot on PG editorial director Shawn Hammond’s list of killer two-guitar bands.
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