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Ibanez 25th Anniversary RG Electric Guitar Review
Gear

Ibanez 25th Anniversary RG Electric Guitar Review

The RG1XXV 25th Anniversary model reviewed here could be the ultimate evolution of the form

Kick Out The Jams: Look Mom! Two Hands!
Lessons

Kick Out The Jams: Look Mom! Two Hands!

A few tapping ideas that I’ve been using lately and hopefully get a few of you to develop calluses on “the other hand.”

Nocturne Blondeshell Amp Review
Gear

Nocturne Blondeshell Amp Review

Run by Tavo Vega out of his shop in Southern California, Nocturne Amplification is one of the few outfits today specializing in 6G6-B Bassman-based designs.

Carvin VL300 Legacy 3 Amp Review
Gear

Carvin VL300 Legacy 3 Amp Review

Steve Vai and Carvin''s latest collaboration.

1963 Fender Bass VI and 1966 Fender Bassman
Bass

1963 Fender Bass VI and 1966 Fender Bassman

Cream’s Jack Bruce and The Shadows’ Jet Harris were among those who explored the Bass VI’s soloing capability.

A Call to Order
Gear

A Call to Order

I’ve been asked again and again and again: “What order should I put my pedals in?”

Parker MaxxFly PB12 Bass Review
Bass

Parker MaxxFly PB12 Bass Review

Though mostly known for their 6-string offerings, the MaxxFly from Parker shows off the company''s ingenuity with a bass.

Tone Tips from the Road: Recipes for Non-Guitar Sounds
Gear

Tone Tips from the Road: Recipes for Non-Guitar Sounds

Here are some cool ideas to add to your sonic cookbook.

Film Review: The Punch Brothers - "How to Grow a Band"
Reviews

Film Review: The Punch Brothers - "How to Grow a Band"

"How to Grow a Band" reveals the journey that mandolinist Chris Thile took after Nickel Creek imploded under its own weight.

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Album Review: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals - "The Lion The Beast The Beat"

A full range of foot-stompers, piercing hooks, and driving melody