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Reader Guitar of the Month: The Marcel Paul
The building of this reader’s homemade Les Paul-style solidbody came with some experimentation snafus, but ended in success—and a fitting homage to his beloved pooch.As you can probably tell, I love...
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Peavey Classic 20 Review
Perhaps it’s just coincidence, but lately I’ve had a few chats where chums and acquaintances recalled Peavey amps with great fondness. Just a few months back, a friend I play with showed up to a show...
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Question of the Month: The Best Factory-Fresh Guitars
Question: What is your favorite guitar that comes stock without the need for modding?Guest Picker - Sam ShipstoneA: My G&L Tribute ASAT classic barely needed modding, and I’ve used three nearly...
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The Gibson J-45: An Extension of the American Songwriter
Tom Crandall was the first person I met in the vintage-guitar industry, when I wrote a profile on him for Acoustic Guitar magazine back in early 2018. In mid February of that year, I visited his shop,...
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Lollar Pickups Brings Back Its Broiler Pickup
The Broiler is Lollar’s take on the classic sound of the Rickenbacker Toaster, designed to deliver the classic jangle and chime. The Broiler is designed to be a drop-in pickup replacement for...
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Tyler Childers & the Food Stamps Rig Rundown [2024]
These barnstorming bandmates are multi-instrumentalists who parade out a music store worth of gear that provides all the twangin’, cryin’, moanin’, howlin’, and note-bendin’ that’ll get you...
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Sturgill Simpson Announces Extensive Fall Tour
Sturgill Simpson returns with a new tour and album under his new alias, Johnny Blue Skies.After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Simpson marks the beginning of a new...
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Michael Hedges’ Aggressively Beautiful New-Age Guitar
Guitarist Michael Hedges transcended genre with his incendiary two-hand technique, oddball instruments, and plethora of unique tunings. And his creative cover arrangements, from Sheila E. to Zappa,...
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EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows II Demo | First Look
Two perennial stompbox-building iconoclasts collaborate on a reality-warping delay and filter device.EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows II Subharmonic Multi-delay Resonator Pedal Time Shadows II...
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DR Strings Introduces Dragon Skin+ Coated Strings
DR Handmade Strings, Inc. introduces Dragon Skin+ coated strings with Accurate Core Technology for enhanced tone, comfort, and longevity. DR Handmade Strings, Inc. has introduced their new Dragon...
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One Man’s Journey Overcoming His Rack System Biases
Last month, I had the opportunity to do a recording session at a professional studio, or more precisely, the best recording studio in my city. As an amateur musician, I only brought my Marshall 6101...
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EarthQuaker Spatial Delivery V3 Review
There are pedals that can get you out of a rut and there are pedals that squeeze your noggin like Silly Putty across some alternate musical dimensions. The EarthQuaker Spatial Delivery V3 tends toward...
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Jason Isbell and Gibson Announce the “Red Eye” 1959 Les Paul
Jason Isbell partners with Gibson for the limited run "Red Eye" 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector’s Edition. Hand-crafted by Gibson Custom and Murphy Lab, only 59 guitars available. "Working with...
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All About Guide Tones
Do you feel like your solos lack focus or that there isn’t any underlying structure to your lines? Does it seem that you are wandering around the neck, hoping that what you are playing “looks like it...
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Two Stratocaster Service Hacks You Can Use
Hello and welcome back to Mod Garage. In this column, we will have a deeper look at servicing a Stratocaster and some hacks from the shop to make this task much easier and faster.In general, Leo...
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9 Acoustic Preamp Pedals for Stage or Studio
A good preamp plays an important role in making your acoustic guitar sparkle. Here are options in a wide price range that will keep your 6-string singing. LR BAGGS Venue DIThis stomp includes a...
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Electro-Harmonix Launches the Lizard King Bass Octave
EHX’s expanded bass version of the Lizard Queen.Released in 2023, the EHX Lizard Queen was born out of JHS Pedals’ Josh Scott and Graphic Artist Daniel Danger’s love and admiration for 1970s...
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Garrison Starr on Taking Back Your Narrative
The L.A.-based musician knows a thing or two about writing—and especially reclaiming—stories in song. Click Here to Subscribe! Don't Miss a Single EpisodeMississippi-born, Los Angeles-based musician...
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Taylor's Gold Standard
The quality guitar builder celebrates 50 years of innovation with a compelling new collection of anniversary models.Throughout 2024, Taylor Guitars is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For the El...
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Folk-Rock Guitarist Richard Thompson Says Something New on Ship to Shore
Any list of great British songwriters, from Lennon/McCartney, Ray Davies, and Pete Townshend to Elvis Costello, must contain Richard Thompson. But any discussion of England’s most impressive,...
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