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A Brief History of Tremolo
Gear

A Brief History of Tremolo

Tremolo is as old as the human voice. But how and when did it become a guitar effect?

Melvins' "Tres Cabrones" Album Review
Reviews

Melvins' "Tres Cabrones" Album Review

On Tres Cabrones—the 19th studio album from Melvins—the band returns to their old-school punk roots.

Pearl Jam's "Lightning Bolt" Album Review
Reviews

Pearl Jam's "Lightning Bolt" Album Review

With several standout tunes and cohesive songwriting, Lightning Bolt is the band’s most focused record in more than a decade.

Tone Tips: Do You Really Want To?
Pro-Advice

Tone Tips: Do You Really Want To?

Do you dream about scoring a gig as a touring sideman? If so, take a moment to ponder the yin and yang of this career path.

TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Review
Gear

TC Electronic PolyTune 2 Review

TC updates one of the most versatile tuners on the market, making it more accurate and easier to read.

Guitar Tracks: Learning Your Room
Reviews

Guitar Tracks: Learning Your Room

Before you can produce mixes that translate well in a variety of listening environments, you need to get intimately familiar with your own listening space.

Hayden Mini MoFo Review
Gear

Hayden Mini MoFo Review

Hayden’s newest, smallest member of the MoFo family delivers portability and surprising power for players with rocking inclinations.

Titans of Tremolo
Gear

Titans of Tremolo

A tribute to the visionaries of vibrato—from the brilliant minds that concocted its mechanics to the players who hooked us on its intoxicating effects.

Mod Garage: How to Wire a Stock Tele Pickup Switch
Gear

Mod Garage: How to Wire a Stock Tele Pickup Switch

We demystify the eight lugs on a Telecaster’s 3-way switch and show you the right way to connect them to the two pickup leads and master volume pot.