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The Problem with Gear Reviews
Why you oughta be skeptical when reading or watching critiques of pedals.
Does Factory Fresh Mean Ready to Play?
Top techs share their tips, tweaks, and onstage product development for brand-spankin’-new guitars.
The COVID Files: Inside the Mod Garage Shop During Lockdown
Dirk Wacker shares what the last six months have been like for him and his guitar-tech business in Germany.
Recording Dojo: What's a High-Pass Filter & How Should You Use It?
Here's how to clean up low-end mud and add definition to mixes.
The Saga of the Linda Ronstadt Deluxe
How a not-so-special silver-panel amp was transformed into solid gold.
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The Problem with Gear Reviews
December 1, 2020
Why you oughta be skeptical when reading or watching critiques of pedals.
Does Factory Fresh Mean Ready to Play?
November 29, 2020
Top techs share their tips, tweaks, and onstage product development for brand-spankin’-new guitars.
The COVID Files: Inside the Mod Garage Shop During Lockdown
November 27, 2020
Dirk Wacker shares what the last six months have been like for him and his guitar-tech business in Germany.
Recording Dojo: What's a High-Pass Filter & How Should You Use It?
November 20, 2020
Here's how to clean up low-end mud and add definition to mixes.
The Saga of the Linda Ronstadt Deluxe
November 15, 2020
How a not-so-special silver-panel amp was transformed into solid gold.
Last Call: Evolution
November 12, 2020
Much like birds, we are constantly developing our own musical voices.
I’m Just Glad I’ve Got My Damn Guitars
November 6, 2020
Eight months/a decade into COVID-19, are we self-aware enough for our own good?
For the Love of Demos, Pt. 1
November 2, 2020
Bassist Hondo Felder looks for the versatility factor.
Amp Too Damn Loud? Here Are 10 Attenuators That'll Save Your Bacon
October 9, 2020
Cop-call-deterring boxes from Weber, Two Notes, Bugera, Radial, Mesa/Boogie, and more.
Last Call: Push the Shiny Red Button
October 4, 2020
Recording yourself could help unlock your best playing yet. Plus, it can help with that cabin fever.
“This World Sucks, So I Made My Own”
October 2, 2020
We haven’t yet seen roving hordes of Morlocks (or have we?), but at least we’ve got our stompbox “time machines.”
Even If You Hate Modelers, You Probably Owe 'Em a Debt of Gratitude
September 28, 2020
How first-generation DSP pedals from Line 6, Eventide, and Strymon forced a power-supply revolution.
Get ’Er Done: Jerry-Rig Your Own Iso Box
August 30, 2020
Everyone’s suddenly hot for home recording, but if you’re on a budget you might have to resort to some guerilla tactics.
10 Recording Mistakes Guitarists Make (And How to Avoid Them)
August 27, 2020
Bryan Clark, one of the top engineers/producers at Nashville's famed Blackbird Studio, walks you through common tracking pitfalls and shares his list of essential gear for budding home studios.
Last Call: Unplayable
August 26, 2020
Being uncomfortable is scary, but perfect conditions might not get you where you need to be. Case in point: The best-selling solo jazz album in history, from pianist Keith Jarrett.
How to Get Hendrix Tone with Classic Fender Amps
August 24, 2020
How to make a Bassman, Twin, or Super Reverb sound more Experienced.
Close Your Wallet and Open Your Mind
August 20, 2020
That epic new sound you’re seeking might already be on your pedalboard.
Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: The Doors of Perception
August 17, 2020
It’s just a thought that you have to change.
Killing the Bass, Part 1
August 14, 2020
Interpreting memories, wrangling frequencies, and exploring the importance of well-designed studio rooms.
Recording Dojo: Understanding Compression, Pt. 2
July 31, 2020
Epic settings for industry-standard compressors.
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