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Rig Rundown: Marilyn Manson

Sure, collectible gear can be important to rock stars, but for this mayhem-filled gig, Paul Wiley and Juan Alderete opt for loudness and durability.

And this Fender Custom Shop P decked out in Oakland Raiders’ colors has been with Juan Alderete since his the early ‘90s (built by Alex Perez) and continues to see the road as a backup.

Enter to win replicas of Juan's two pedalboards.

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An ode, and historical snapshot, to the tone-bar played, many-stringed thing in the room, and its place in the national musical firmament.

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The author dials in one of his 20-watt Sonzera amps, with an extension cabinet.

Photo courtesy of PRS

Knowing how guitar amplifiers were developed and have evolved is important to understanding why they sound the way they do when you’re plugged in.

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