Gear The (Surprisingly Long) History of the Guitar Pick Guitar-like instruments played with some sort of plectrum have existed for centuries, but nearly 100 years ago plectrum innovations sparked a tone and technique revolution.Emile MenaschéFeb 23, 2017
Gear Quick Hit: BAE Hot Fuzz Colorsound Overdriver-, Tone Bender-, and Rangemaster-inspired sounds unite in one mean, malleable box.Charles SaufleyFeb 23, 2017
Acoustic Soundboard Acoustic Soundboard: A Master Builder’s Tips for Choosing the Right Pickup Huss & Dalton’s Mark Dalton shares five points to consider when deciding how to amplify your acoustic.Mark DaltonFeb 22, 2017
Artists Luke Temple: Psych-Folk Songster The Here We Go Magic frontman uses intricate nylon-string picking patterns and space-conscious arrangements to craft an enchanting new solo album.Freddy VillanoFeb 21, 2017
Advice Tuning Up: Dr. Strange Love in the 6-String Abstract Slightly twisted lessons for players whose love affair with the guitar is on the rocks.Shawn HammondFeb 21, 2017
Gear Quick Hit: Rock Stock Skyline Reverb Review A close look at an unusual take on the spring-reverb recipe.Shawn HammondFeb 20, 2017
Gigging Advice The Recording Guitarist: A Study In Stereo Miking What’s the best way to record acoustic guitar in stereo? X-Y? M-S? A-B? Or just plain old mono?Joe GoreFeb 20, 2017
Reviews Tools for the Task: Buffers Ten buffer options to help you maintain your core guitar-to-amp tone when running multiple pedals and cables.Rich OsweilerFeb 19, 2017
Reviews DigiTech Whammy Ricochet Review A clever new Whammy pedal—minus the treadle!Joe GoreFeb 17, 2017
Mod Garage Mod Garage: The Super-Flexible, Super-Simple Telecaster Wiring The ultimate stealth mod for Leo’s classic solidbody? You be the judge.Dirk WackerFeb 17, 2017
