February 2019
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Dusky Hypatia Review
January 17, 2019
Rowdy and refined distortion tones come naturally to Dusky’s newest stompbox.
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Tools for the Task: J-Bass-Style Replacement Pickups
January 14, 2019
Reward yourself and your Jazz or J-style bass by conjuring up a new (or old) voice through a set of replacement pickups.
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Tone Tips: Keep It Quiet
January 14, 2019
Looking for and alleviating the sounds you don’t want coming from your rig.
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Trash or Treasure: Framus Strato Super
January 13, 2019
They may not command the price or popularity of some other ’60s vintage guitars, but these solidbodies from Germany have a solid footing in guitar history.
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Free the Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V Review
January 11, 2019
A meticulously designed, quiet black box that churns out an impressive palette of amp-like overdrive.
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Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats: Doomsday Melodies
January 10, 2019
Kevin Starrs reveals how his love for Neil Young sonically inspires his music and why he built his latest concept metal album on a bedrock of pop sensibilities.
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Zeppelin Quaverato Review
January 10, 2019
A hybrid analog/digital harmonic tremolo packing many modulation manipulation options.
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Wizard of Odd: Resetting the Neck on a ’50s Stella Electric
January 9, 2019
When a guitar looks the part, but isn’t really playable, it’s time to call the pros.
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ESP LTD GB-4 Review
January 8, 2019
An offset-design 4-string that charms with both attitude and tone-sculpting power.
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Last Call: My Least Favorite Design Flaw
January 7, 2019
What if brain cramps are really a sign of genius?
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Quick Hit: SoloDallas TSR4 Schaffer Replica Classic Review
January 6, 2019
“Angus in a box”? Perhaps. But even tone weirdoes will be intrigued by this companding circuit’s unique, quasi-gated overdrive textures.
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Korora Audio Spira Review
January 4, 2019
A unique modulation effect derived from a fascinating audio illusion.
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Tuning Up: The Scarlet Letter of Artifice
January 4, 2019
The perils of the “fake it till you make it” mentality in music.
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Life on the Edge of a Knife: Ergon Guitars’ Adriano Sergio
January 3, 2019
The improbable journey from passionate woodworker to jazz bassist, navy SEAL, touring road tech for metal giants, and, finally, to luthier of exquisite handmade instruments.
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Breedlove Pursuit Concertina E Review
January 3, 2019
Surprising dynamism, punch, and balance in a budget small-body flattop.
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Bass Bench: Diving into Lutherie
January 2, 2019
What does it take to make a living building basses?
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Muse’s Matt Bellamy: Unusual Collisions
January 1, 2019
The modernist guitar hero mixes organic and electronic sounds, genres, eras, amps, and even co-producers on his band’s new album, Simulation Theory, but keeps his signature 6-strings snarling.
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Quick Hit: Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Review
January 1, 2019
EHX revisits the Muff that started it all.
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Quick Hit: Zorg Effects Small Basstar
December 31, 2018
It’s smaller than its big sister, the Glorious Basstar, but this stompbox doesn’t skimp on dishing out the overdrive.
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