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The rabble-rousing, rack-mount flanger that drove Dimebag's riffs to swirling heights lives on in a more compact pedal format.
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Has Gibson Finally Perfected the Thunderbird?
More potent humbuckers and a more substantial bridge help make Gibson's still-radical bass heavier than ever.
By Steve CookJul 09, 2026
Steve Cook
Freelance writer and product review specialist Steve Cook is a musician with decades of experience in the music world as a worldwide touring and session musician, songwriter, and producer. His love for bass guitar fuels his creative fire, with a good Telecaster being a close second. He attended University of Southern Mississippi, and his former band, King Konga was the most successful unsuccessful band in the ’90s—they landed a spot at Woodstock ’99, but couldn't land a record deal. Steve also produces and shoots video from demos to full-length music videos, and is a ghostwriter of memoirs. Steve maintains balance in writing and song creation with lots of single origin coffee. Connect with him at www.stevecookwrites.com.
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Best Gain Pedal Under $100?!
Bohlinger tours a selection of unusual, fractured to fizzy to fat drive and fuzz tones in this expanded take on the Interfax Harmonic Percolator.
By John BohlingerJul 07, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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John Bohlinger Plugs Into the Carr Trail Rider
By John BohlingerJun 19, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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The Perfect Blues Acoustic Guitar?
By John BohlingerJun 15, 2026
John Bohlinger
John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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This Fender Is the Ultimate Secret Weapon
Fender's elegant and functional bridge between the worlds of guitar and bass lives on in authentically early-1960s style.
By Steve CookJun 05, 2026
Steve Cook
Freelance writer and product review specialist Steve Cook is a musician with decades of experience in the music world as a worldwide touring and session musician, songwriter, and producer. His love for bass guitar fuels his creative fire, with a good Telecaster being a close second. He attended University of Southern Mississippi, and his former band, King Konga was the most successful unsuccessful band in the ’90s—they landed a spot at Woodstock ’99, but couldn't land a record deal. Steve also produces and shoots video from demos to full-length music videos, and is a ghostwriter of memoirs. Steve maintains balance in writing and song creation with lots of single origin coffee. Connect with him at www.stevecookwrites.com.
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