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How to Choose Studio Monitors
Gear

How to Choose Studio Monitors

Many musicians spend tons of time obsessing over microphones, mic preamps, and other gear, but then purchase whatever monitors present themselves without a second thought. Big mistake!

Music Man 112RD-50 Combo
Trash or Treasure

Music Man 112RD-50 Combo

I have an old Music Man amp and I’ve always wondered about the connection between Music Man and Fender amps.

The Ultimate Luxury: Experience
Gear

The Ultimate Luxury: Experience

Most everyone has heard the term “boutique” applied to musical gear.

Ampeg Micro-CL Stack Bass Amp Review
Gear

Ampeg Micro-CL Stack Bass Amp Review

Ampeg''s new Micro-CL Stack has a simple feature set with a modern SVT look, and boasts a very attractive price tag that’s targeted towards the budget-conscious bassist.

Diago Little Smasher Guitar Amp Review
Gear

Diago Little Smasher Guitar Amp Review

Diago’s Little Smasher is an achievement in amplifier portability with some decent tones, including some crunchy sounds that will make you believe you’re using something much bigger.

Frank Hartung Guitars
Gear

Frank Hartung Guitars

One creation that sets Hartung apart is his unique “flow-carving” design, which he developed in 2002 and uses on many of his instruments.

Kemper Profiling Amplifier Review
Gear

Kemper Profiling Amplifier Review

Instead of designing a modeler that is loaded with preprogrammed emulations of the classics, the Kemper Profiling Amplifier lets you create your own models from real amps—the ones that best suit your own playing style.

Walden G700CE Acoustic Guitar Review
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Walden G700CE Acoustic Guitar Review

Walden''s G700ce Grand Auditorium from their Natura line is comfortable, playable, attractive, and stage-ready with B-Band electronics, all for about $650.

A Flattop is Born
Acoustic Soundboard

A Flattop is Born

Building an acoustic guitar may seem like an extremely complicated process, but it can be broken down into a series of chronological steps.

Album Review: Jimmy Herring - "Subject to Change Without Notice"
Reviews

Album Review: Jimmy Herring - "Subject to Change Without Notice"

A snapshot of a stylistically unmatched guitar giant who not only has chops galore, but knows when to take his foot off the gas and tug on your heartstrings with tone and taste.