featured-stories 5 SXSW Bands to Watch in 2015 Austin was chock-full of great music this year, but these badass groups distinguished themselves with unique style and infectious energy.Fabi ReynaApr 10, 2015
bassists Bass Bench: A Funky Tool Inspired by a Peter Gabriel session, Tony Levin’s Funk Fingers bring a drummer’s touch to the bass.Heiko HoepfingerApr 10, 2015
om Taylor 618e Review The re-voiced flagship of Taylor’s maple-backed line delivers dazzling versatility and big bass tones.Charles SaufleyApr 09, 2015
featured-stories Mod Scientist: BilT Guitars’ Tim Thelen A luthier’s willingness to bastardize a Tele with onboard effects spawned a company that’s grabbed the attention of adventurous players like Brent Hinds, Nels Cline, and Buzz Osborne. Shawn HammondApr 09, 2015
whats-new Quick Hit: Dunlop Cry Baby Mini Wah Review The microscopic new wah sounds huge, feels natural, and offers multiple voicings.Charles SaufleyApr 08, 2015
nash-guitars Noel Gallagher: High Flying Birdman Twenty years after Oasis’s biggest hits, Noel Gallagher isn’t looking back—in anger or otherwise.Adam PerlmutterApr 07, 2015
whats-new Keeley Bassist Compressor Review Taking the mystery out of compression with a new easy-to-use and solidly built pedal for bassists.Steve CookApr 07, 2015
featured-stories Tuning Up: Shatner, Cat Parasites, and the Quest for Mastery How science nerdery makes you a better musician than guitar-god worship.Shawn HammondApr 06, 2015
repair Ask Amp Man: Taming a Hiwatt DR-201 When it comes to super-powerful tube amps, can you have too much of a good thing?Jeff BoberApr 06, 2015
featured-stories Quick Hit: Danelectro '63 Dano Review An incredibly playable reissue of Dano’s classic offset body style.Jason ShadrickApr 05, 2015
