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Franz Ferdinand: Spanners in the Works
Artists

Franz Ferdinand: Spanners in the Works

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy discuss their utter disregard for technical playing, their penchant for quirky old gear, and how everything from Angus Young to Talking Heads to classical compositions informed the dual-guitar approach on their new album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.

Bottom Feeder: Jay Turser Surfmaster
Reviews

Bottom Feeder: Jay Turser Surfmaster

This blogger couldn't pass up a Jaguar-meets-Jazzmaster growling machine with three P-90s.

Pagelli Guitars Massari Review
Reviews

Pagelli Guitars Massari Review

Swiss luthier Claudio Pagelli demonstrates his complete mastery of technique with the one-of-a-kind design of the Massari.

Catalinbread Echorec Review
Gear

Catalinbread Echorec Review

Catalinbread’s Echorec is one of the first compact stompboxes to specifically attempt to replicate the sounds and functionality of the original Binson model.

Devi Ever FX Drone F*** Drone Review
Gear

Devi Ever FX Drone F*** Drone Review

Devi’s pedals sound great, and her creative streak yields many unusual tones and control sets. The all-analog Drone F*** Drone combines two of Devi’s most heralded fuzzes, the Bi-Fuzz and the Soda Meiser/Noise Floor.

Mix Tricks
Reviews

Mix Tricks

Crafting a mix is a very specialized art form and it takes a combination of tools, experience, know-how, and, of course, ears.