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8 Ways to Get Big Sound on the Go
Never underestimate the power of portability—especially when you need to provide the PA. This roundup includes 8 options that aim to balance power, portability, and features along with all the inputs...
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Martin Launches the GPCE Inception Maple
Martin Guitar's GPCE Inception Maple offers skeletonized scalloped bracing and sonic channels to enhance resonance and tone, while the combination of European spruce top, maple sides, and a maple and...
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Mooer Micro Looper II Review
Within 5 minutes of plugging in Mooer’s Micro Looper II, the updated model of the company’s spartan Micro Looper, I knew everything there was to know about it. That’s thanks in part to a simple, smart...
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Rig Rundown: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram [2024]
Kingfish doesn’t play a lot of gear, but with a signature Fender Tele Deluxe, a Chertoff Custom guitar, a pair of road-worthy amps, and a handful of effects, the Clarksdale, Mississippi, native is...
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The Feelies: There’s No Better Band to Tackle the Velvet Underground
A casual listener might hear the Feelies’ version of “I’m Waiting for the Man,” from their 2023 live record, Some Kinda Love: Performing the Music of the Velvet Underground, as a straight-ahead cover....
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The Rich Musical World of Louis Cato
The Late Show bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato joins Cory to break down his otherworldly approach to playing, and how the many facets of his musical background come together in his...
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Seymour Duncan Introduces the Brandon Ellis Signature Humbuckers
This line of pickups features two slotted pole pieces per string, which removes distortion from the string’s vibration pattern.Performing lightning-fast arpeggio sweeps, aggressive tremolo picking,...
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EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder Review
What’s in a name? In dubbing their latest “Zoar,” maybe the pedal pushers from Akron, Ohio, are referencing the falcon from Masters of the Universe. More likely, they are referring to the communal...
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Keep Cool with an Uncooked Supply
Heat’s effects on electronics can range from the magic of thermionic emission in vacuum tubes to the horror of smoke pouring out of the polarity protection diode in your Klon Centaur.For all the...
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Question of the Month: Onstage Bumbles
A: One of my most embarrassing stage moments was during my time playing guitar for Michael Jackson: ONE by Cirque du Soleil. I remember feeling very confident as I ran across the stage to reach the...
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A Guide to Shrapnel Shred
Chops: Advanced Theory: Intermediate Lesson Overview: • Work through sweep arpeggios in the style of Jason Becker. • Add more chromatic notes to your improvised solos. • Make your riffs more...
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5 Guitar-Friendly Interfaces for Under $200
From a guitarist’s perspective, an audio interface is the box that lets you easily record studio-like tones on your laptop or desktop computer. Essentially, interfaces provide the inputs and outputs...
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Gibson Appoints Luke Ericson as Permanent Chief Operating Officer
Gibson Brands, Inc., the world’s most iconic instrument brand, today announced that it has confirmed Luke Ericson to the permanent role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Cesar Gueikian,...
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Marnie Stern Is The Two-Handed Tapping Comeback Kid
For Marnie Stern, it’s all about the riff. “I used to have a sign on my wall that said, ‘The Riff! The Riff! The Riff!’” she says. “Because, for me, when you’re working alone, it’s easy to drift away...
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Warwick Announces New Generation of Stewardship for Family-Owned Company
Hans-Peter Wilfer, founder of Warwick and father of Nicolas Wilfer, has handed over the company to his son Nicolas Wilfer.Since 1982, Hans-Peter Wilfer has personally been involved in the design of...
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Gibson Falcon 5 & Falcon 20 Demo | First Look
Mesa/Boogie-built updates of two classic combos add boutique amp control and character to handsome vintage templates.Gibson Falcon 5 7-watt 1 x 10-inch Tube Combo Amplifier Gibson Falcon 20 12-watt 1...
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Gibson Falcon 20 and Falcon 5 Review
I love old science fiction and horror movies, and one of my favorites is The Fly, both the Vincent Price and Jeff Goldblum versions. The premise: A scientist developing a teleportation machine...
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Rig Rundown: Jason Isbell & Sadler Vaden [2024]
With four Grammys, loads of gear, and millions of tour bus miles, Isbell is back for an updated Rig Rundown with his 400 Unit co-guitarist, Sadler Vaden.Jason Isbell’s last Rundown was in 2019. The...
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NUX Loop Core | PG Plays
The NUX Loop Core stereo is the company's next generation looper pedal. Featuring a high-definition color LCD display, stereo inputs/outputs, and a MIDI control input; the Loop Core stereo allows you...
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Orange Launches Glenn Hughes Signature Purple O Bass
Glenn Hughes' new Signature O Bass has a purple finish and comes with two changeable ivory and jet black 3-ply scratchplates and a padded gig bag.Following the success of the Glenn Hughes Signature...
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