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Bass Bench: Signal Processing in Class-D Amps
August 9, 2019
Making the case for small and light, relatively cheap, and energy efficient.
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State of the Stomp: Debugging Your Pedalboard on the Gig
August 7, 2019
Tips for finding and fixing issues with your stomp system on the fly.
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Love and Sockets: 1964 Supro Tremo-Verb
August 5, 2019
A killer old-school growler once owned by a little old lady from Providence, Rhode Island.
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Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Brand New Plan
July 31, 2019
When things go off course, pros turn creative.
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State of the Stomp: When the Freak Becomes Your Friend
July 26, 2019
Don’t just embrace chaos—court it! And sonically leave the planet.
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Tuning Up: The Tube That’ll Save Your Amp “Marriage”
July 24, 2019
You’re missing out if you haven’t explored the tone-rich world beyond 12AX7s.
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Wizard of Odd: Sekova Grecian
July 22, 2019
An axe with an interestingly quirky pickup that gives new meaning to “take the stairs.”
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Acoustic Soundboard: High-Tension Wires
July 21, 2019
Did you know acoustic-string composition requires an intricate balancing act to achieve accurate pitch?
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Tone Tips: Planning Your Route
July 9, 2019
Parallel versus series routing, and how your choice impacts your effects palette.
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Dimed and Dangerous: The Gentle Brute’s Guide to Troubleshooting
July 8, 2019
Don’t be afraid to use some carefully applied force to get results—on vintage Teles or funky tubes.
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Bass Bench: Sonic Purity and Amp Topology
July 4, 2019
Is it okay to judge an amplifier by its class?
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Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: When Uncool Becomes Cool
July 1, 2019
Grading the hip factor of rig components for those who cannot remember the past.
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Mod Garage: Make a DIY Electrolysis Bath
June 28, 2019
Rust begone! You’re no match for this homemade cleaning tool.
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Vintage Vault: 1961 Fender Stratocaster
June 25, 2019
It was the Jazzmaster’s year in sales, but the Strat stood strong.
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Question and Obsession: Needle Drop
June 24, 2019
Adam “Schmeeans” Smirnoff of Lettuce joins us in picking the top records to put on when hosting a party.
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Dimed & Dangerous: That’s My Sound, Man!
June 20, 2019
In a new band? Here’s how to fit in sonically—and do it in style.
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Last Call: Space Is Music, Too
June 17, 2019
Think about playing guitar as a communication device in a larger conversation.
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Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Guitar Stuff that Works
June 10, 2019
In this age of landfill-bound goods, it’s refreshing that guitars still continue to buck that trend.
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Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: Gibson Music City Jr.
June 9, 2019
Trading for a P-90-powered prize.
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