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Builder Profile: Carvin

Builder Profile: Carvin

The company has carved its niche in the industry as a manufacturer of US-made instruments and amps that can be had at a fraction of the cost of their counterparts.

Interview: Martin Barre - Taking Aqualung on the Road
Artists

Interview: Martin Barre - Taking Aqualung on the Road

The Jethro Tull guitarist discusses his tools of the trade, touring, and how his first take recording of the Aqualung solo was almost interrupted by Jimmy Page.

Totally Wycked Audio Triskelion TK-1 Pedal Review

Totally Wycked Audio Triskelion TK-1 Pedal Review

Download Example 1 Radio - Fender American Strat Download Example 2 Heavy - Ibanez Saber Download Example 3 Heavy Parked - Ibanez Saber Clips recorded with Blackstar HT40 emulated

Rick Turner: The Father of Boutique Guitars

Rick Turner: The Father of Boutique Guitars

How the Grateful Dead, 19th-century Johann Georg Stauffer acoustics, and Lindsey Buckingham’s fried Hiwatts inspired Rick Turner to create his legendary Model 1 electric—and single-handedly establish the boutique guitar industry.

Sweetwood Custom Comet Electric Guitar Review
Gear

Sweetwood Custom Comet Electric Guitar Review

A well-built boutique take on the classic maple-mahogany combination.

Jam Pedals Custom Multi-Pedal Review
Gear

Jam Pedals Custom Multi-Pedal Review

Jam''s artsy multi-effects unit combines the Dyna-ssor, TubeDreamer+, and Delay Llama into one boutique stomper.

Lightfoot Labs Goatkeeper GK3 Pedal Review
Gear

Lightfoot Labs Goatkeeper GK3 Pedal Review

One-of-a-kind tremolo with non-traditional sounds

T-Rex Mudhoney II Pedal Review
Gear

T-Rex Mudhoney II Pedal Review

Dual overdrives for more flexibility