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Jeff McErlain feat. Robben Ford “It’s Your Groove” Premiere
Artists

Jeff McErlain feat. Robben Ford “It’s Your Groove” Premiere

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Tone Tips: Keep It Quiet
Pro-Advice

Tone Tips: Keep It Quiet

Trash or Treasure: Framus Strato Super
Electric Guitars

Trash or Treasure: Framus Strato Super

They may not command the price or popularity of some other ’60s vintage guitars, but these solidbodies from Germany have a solid footing in guitar history.

Free the Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V Review
Bass

Free the Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V Review

A meticulously designed, quiet black box that churns out an impressive palette of amp-like overdrive.

Signal to Noise: The Brown Sound
Signal to Noise

Signal to Noise: The Brown Sound

How did EVH achieve his signature tone?

Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats: Doomsday Melodies
Artists

Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats: Doomsday Melodies

Kevin Starrs reveals how his love for Neil Young sonically inspires his music and why he built his latest concept metal album on a bedrock of pop sensibilities.

Zeppelin Quaverato Review
Gear

Zeppelin Quaverato Review

A hybrid analog/digital harmonic tremolo packing many modulation manipulation options.

Wizard of Odd: Resetting the Neck on a ’50s Stella Electric
Electric Guitars

Wizard of Odd: Resetting the Neck on a ’50s Stella Electric

When a guitar looks the part, but isn’t really playable, it’s time to call the pros.

ESP LTD GB-4 Review
Bass

ESP LTD GB-4 Review

An offset-design 4-string that charms with both attitude and tone-sculpting power.

Last Call: My Least Favorite Design Flaw
Pro-Advice

Last Call: My Least Favorite Design Flaw

What if brain cramps are really a sign of genius?

Quick Hit: SoloDallas TSR4 Schaffer Replica Classic Review
Gear

Quick Hit: SoloDallas TSR4 Schaffer Replica Classic Review

“Angus in a box”? Perhaps. But even tone weirdoes will be intrigued by this companding circuit’s unique, quasi-gated overdrive textures.

Korora Audio Spira Review
Gear

Korora Audio Spira Review

A unique modulation effect derived from a fascinating audio illusion.