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Rivolta Guitars' Sferata | PG Plays
PG contributor Tom Butwin dives into the Rivolta Sferata, part of the exciting new Forma series. Designed by Dennis Fano and crafted in Korea, the Sferata stands out with its lightweight Simaruba wood...
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Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision Documentary Announced
The new Jimi Hendrix documentary chronicles the conceptualization and construction of the legendary musician’s recording studio in Manhattan that opened less than a month before his untimely death in...
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At ’81, George Benson Is Still “Bad”—With a New Archival Release and More...
“Like everything in life, there’s always more to be discovered,” George Benson writes in the liner notes to his new archival release, Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon. He’s...
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Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee Solo Efforts Reissued
Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My Favourite Headache will...
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DØVYDAS & John Bohlinger Busk in Downtown Nashville
Music City is always swirling with top-notch musicians performing anywhere they can, so Takamine and Fishman challenged PG's John Bohlinger to take his talents downtown to—gig on the street—where he...
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Doctor, Teacher, Guitarist: Molly Miller’s High-Energy Balancing Act
Molly Miller, a self-described “high-energy person,” is fully charged by the crack of dawn. When I scheduled our interview, she opted for the very first slot available—8:30 a.m.—just before her 10...
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This ’61 Gretsch Firebird Is Still Flying High
An old catchphrase among vintage dealers used to run: “All Gretsches are transition models.” While their near-constant evolution was considered confusing, today their development history is better...
View ArticleCaleb Followill's Kings of Leon Live Rig Explained
The Xact Tone Solutions chief pedal puzzle solver Barry O'Neal goes over the gear in Caleb Followill's rack and explains all the ins and outs of its configuration to pull off the Can We Please Have...
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What’s In Your “Go Bag?”
Anyone who’s seen a spy flick or caper movie knows about go bags—the always-packed-and-ready duffles or attachés filled with passports, a few weapons, and cash that’s ready to grab and run with when...
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Andy Timmons Presents Recording Captured at Abbey Road Studios
Andy Timmons records rare Lennon/McCartney song "I'm In Love" at Abbey Road's Studio Two.Andy Timmons has released a new recording captured at Abbey Road Studio 2. His critically acclaimed 2011...
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Blackstar Announces the Polar 2
Featuring FET instrument inputs, "Enhance" switch, and innovative input stage, this pedal is designed to solve challenges like poor feel, setting levels, and ease of use.When entering the world of...
View ArticlePositive Grid Spark 2 Demo | First Look
A powerful app for sound crafting and a stacked menu of loops, backing tracks, and inspirational sounds help the Spark 2 transcend practice amp status.
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s Psych-Rock Album Flight b741
There’s a dangerous, pernicious myth, seemingly spread in perpetuity among fledgling artists and music fans alike, that when you’re a musician, inspiration—and therefore productivity—comes naturally....
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RAB Audio Unveils ProRak SRS Racking System
RAB Audio's new ProRak SRS Guitar Studio Racking System offers customizable configurations for organizing guitar gear in the studio. Adding to the company’s established line of studio furniture...
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Donner X Third Man Hardware Triple Threat Review
A huge part of the early White Stripes mystique, sound, ethos, and identity was tied to guitars and amps that, at the time, you could luck into for cheap at a garage sale. These days, it’s harder to...
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Positive Grid Introduces the Spark 2
Featuring enhanced amp models, a built-in creative looper, AI-powered tone exploration, and smart jam features. Positive Grid launches Spark 2, the next evolution of their cutting-edge smart guitar...
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Drain Rig Rundown
Head-shredder Cody Chavez takes some classic Jackson 6-strings into the digital realm on the hardcore band’s latest tour. We had the good fortune of catching up with California hardcore outfit Drain...
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John Mayall: 1933—2024
John Mayall’s career spanned nearly 70 years, but it only took his first four albums to cement his legendary status. With his initial releases with his band the Bluesbreakers—1966’s Blues Breakers...
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Take This Hammer: Writing a Song With Ed Helms
On this season finale episode, the actor and musician leads a Prine-inspired songwriting session about how few tools we have in our collective toolbox.Click Here to Subscribe! Don't Miss a Single...
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6 Lunchbox Amps That Pack a Punch
Not every gig requires a pair of 4x12 cabs and a 100-watt head. (Sadly.) We’ve rounded up a handful of lunchbox-sized heads that can deliver crystal-clean tones, dirty crunch, and ripping lead...
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