November 2018
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Joe Bonamassa’s Redemption
October 26, 2018
Once, the blues-rock hero was motivated by anger. Now he’s enjoying a Zen-like balance of his 6-string, singing, and songwriting skills.
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Tools for the Task: Recording Interfaces
October 22, 2018
If a song or riff idea was played but not recorded, did it really happen?
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Mesa/Boogie Fillmore 50 Review
October 22, 2018
Tweed Fender-style tones form the foundation of a flexible clean-to-mean Boogie beast.
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Wizard of Odd: Surf’s Up! The Story Behind Late-’60s 700-Series Kents
October 21, 2018
What do you get when ’60s California car and beach culture collide with a young Japanese guitar designer?
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Quick Hit: SviSound RetroZoid Germanium Fuzz
October 19, 2018
From Bulgaria with love, this tiny wonder puts convincing Bender, Muff, and Fuzzrite tones in a single, pedalboard-liberating package.
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ZT Custom Shop Lee Ranaldo Club Review
October 18, 2018
Small, light, and super-powerful, this solid-state amp is a blank slate that brims with character.
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Listen to the November 2018 PG Spotify Playlist
October 17, 2018
This month's playlist includes tunes from Halestorm, Greta Van Fleet, Cedric Burnside, Cam, and more!
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Marco N1 Review
October 17, 2018
A handbuilt take on the J-style formula brings modern touches to the table, yet has a price reminiscent of yesteryear.
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Question and Obsession: Tom-Toms and Hi-Hats
October 16, 2018
Interpol’s Daniel Kessler and PG editors take the conversation to the skins and discuss their favorite drummers.
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Last Call: Trust Me or Fire Me
October 16, 2018
In music, movies, and maybe even life, a little faith in skill and talent makes for a better result.
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Quick Hit: Fender Rumble Studio 40
October 15, 2018
A feature-packed practice amp for low enders, with an impressive network of connections.
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Signal to Noise: Mastering Reactive-Load Technology
October 15, 2018
With analog cab and mic simulation, you can capture the raw tone—and feel—of a raging tube amp at any volume in the studio or onstage.
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Tone Tips: Tweak Talk
October 14, 2018
Installing new pickups is, of course, a valid option if you’re not satisfied with a guitar’s tone, but tweaking elsewhere could get you where you want to be and save dollars.
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Alexander Pedals Colour Theory Review
October 12, 2018
Otherworldly synth-sequenced sounds congregate in a brilliantly designed, board-friendly box for the brave.
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Bass Bench: The World of Finishes
October 12, 2018
Wood requires protection—especially from moisture—and there are many ways to get the job done.
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James Williamson: Raw Power
October 11, 2018
The Stooges’ “forgotten boy” is now a patriarch of punk guitar whose passion for playing Les Pauls through dimed Vox AC30s remains undiminished after nearly a half-century.
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Marshall Origin 50C Review
October 11, 2018
A big-toned bargain that’s perfect for pedalboard tone sculptors.
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Vintage Vault: 1962 Fender Telecaster Fiesta Red
October 10, 2018
A candy-colored and road-worn Tele with a few rare turns, including an ash body.
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Album Spotlight: Anna Calvi’s 'Hunter'
October 9, 2018
A passionate British guitarist creates a supremely confident album full of feedback and fury.
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