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First Look: SoloDallas TSR4

The PG axeman gets acquainted with the new stompbox recreation of the wireless system that boosted and colored AC/DC guitarist Angus Young's tone.



Robillard has made more than 40 albums fronting his own band and with Roomful of Blues.

The roots and jazz guitar virtuoso offers insights and guidance on how to make the most of the vintage sound of the companyā€™s enduring RH, FH, and Rhythm Chief pickups.

What do the screaming tone of Elmore Jamesā€™slide guitar, the dirty rumble of early Muddy Waters recordings on Chess, the smooth 6-string voice of Johnny Smith, and the warm melodies of GĆ”bor SzabĆ³ā€™s eclectic repertoire have in common? DeArmond pickups. Since 1939, DeArmondsā€”in particular the companyā€™s RH (round-hole) and FH (f-hole) models, and the Rhythm Chief 1000 and 1100ā€”have helped define the sound of experimenters and traditionalists, depending on the era.

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The body shape of this 6-string seems surprisingly ergonomic, but that perception changes when you hold its neck!

Originally priced at $25 and tagged for the student market, this guitar built at the Kawai factory sounds surprisingly good, but its neck is a ā€œhuskyā€ fit.

Recently, I celebrated a birthdayā€”and let me tell you, after 50 I just feel thankful for a shot at another day. Iā€™m at the point in life where I wake up with injuries, like random bruises or sore joints after a good night of sleep. What the heck! As part of being over 50, I find it necessary to keep up on my vaccinations and health things, and in my recent travels, I was surprised to learn that so many people have a birthday around the same time as me. It started with various phlebotomists, doctors, and nurses. Then it continued with people at work and social media messages. I never really thought about it before, but I did some research and, in fact, more babies are born in September than in any other month! My birthday is October 6, but according to my dear mom, I was two weeks late (as usual).

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Hand-built in the USA, this pedal features original potentiometer values, True Bypass, and three unique modes for versatile distortion options. Commemorative extras included.

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Tone Tweaks Made Easy: Beginner's Guide to Tubes
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Want to know how tubes shape your tone? Join PG contributor Tom Butwin as he breaks down preamp vs. power tubes, tone tweaks, and biasing, in this ultimate beginner's guide to tube amps. From Fender cleans to Marshall grit, learn how to unlock the full potential of your amp!

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