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Rig Rundown: JD McPherson

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The retro roots-rocker shows how he gets yesteryear tones with new beauties from Fender, TK Smith, and Texotica.

McPherson rocks a 40-watt Texotica Presidio 15 with a 15” Weber Ferromax speaker. The Presidio is a 6L6-powered amp that comes across as a souped-up ’50s Fender Tweed Pro. Also on hand is a Quilter MicroPro Mach 2 which serves as a backup or when McPherson can’t bring along the Presidio.

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UAFX Lion ’68 Review

Marshall mass in miniature.

Many inspiring and realistic big-Marshall tones. Cool variation in amp, cab, and room models.

Authentic as it sounds, it’s hard to replace the visceral experience of a big, bad stack.

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Though their ears may ultimately thank them, many guitarists never experience the visceral thrill of piloting a big Marshall plexi. But if nothing replaces the sensory wallop of standing before a stack—or the dynamic interactions such proximity affords—the art of digitally replicating those tonalities is in an elevated place. In terms of sounding satisfying on playback, Universal Audio’s UAFX Lion ’68 is at the leading edge, and a convenient path to big-Marshall-isms with minimum hassle and mega convenience.

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Blackstar Announces Debut 30 Combo Amp

Blackstar's 30-watt combo amp with two footswitchable channels, ISF tone control, and built-in tape delay. Available in vintage cream or black finishes.

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John Bohlinger on Why the Hardest Gigs Can Be the Best

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At a recent outdoor NHL Stadium Series performance, it was so cold that my hands went numb. So, I had to improvise. Last month, I wrapped the NHL Stadium Series at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium in front of 68,619 screaming fans and an army of TV production, crew, etc. The network chose to lean into Nashville’s Music City theme by including performances by 12 of the city’s biggest names in music. About a month ago, the director, Michael Dempsey, whom I worked with on several award shows, hired me as the music director. Here’s how it went....

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EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay Demo | First Look

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Delay Demo | First Look
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PG contributor Tom Butwin demos EarthQuaker Devices' versatile Silos delay pedal, a 3-in-1 powerhouse offering digital, analog, and tape delay modes with intuitive preset saving, tap tempo, and expression pedal control for endless creative possibilities.

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