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REVIEW: Furch Orange DC-SW Acoustic Guitar
With an acoustic guitar, both in playing and manufacturing, there’s no hiding any sins; there’s no...
EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny Reverb Pedal REVIEW
EarthQuaker Devices built their reputation on making some really extreme and wild effects. Their...
Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic Review
Check out our review of the new Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-32 Tonic. We were first introduced to Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operator series of mini synths at last year’s NAMM show. Now...
Moog Music Announces the SUBSEQUENT 37 CV Exclusively at Moogfest May 18-21
Exciting news from our friends at MOOG: Today we are excited to announce the SUBSEQUENT 37 CV. This limited-edition redesign of the ultra-powerful Sub 37 Tribute Edition analog synthesizer is...
Trace Elliot ELF Review
Performer Magazine checks out the new Trace Elliot Elf Micro Bass Head in our latest hands-on review. Bass amps typically require a lot of power to move air in those low frequencies, and that...
MY FAVORITE AXE with Drew Walker of The Wild Now
The Wild Now is an Austin, TX based duo consisting of Taylor Baker and Drew Walker. The two met in 2013 at a Local Natives show at the city’s annual SXSW Music Festival. Combining Taylor’s dreamy,...
VINTAGE GUITAR FLASHBACK: 1973 Gibson L-5S
In today's vintage guitar flashback, we are going to take a look at the Gibson L-5S. The example shown here is a 1973 model owned by Richard Gonzmart of the famed Columbia Restaurant Group in Tampa,...
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[REVIEW] Elixir Optiweb Guitar Strings
The new Elixir Optiweb Coated Electric Guitar Strings are basically our new favorite strings. Find out why below... We’ve been big fans of Elixir strings for years. Personally speaking, whatever...
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[REVIEW] Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. Pedal
Does the Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. (Multi Overdrive Tremolo Hex) pedal deserve a spot on your fuzzed-out pedalboard? Let's find out... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il1hSVshTYw The fuzz/overdrive side...
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[REVIEW] Gruv Gear FretWraps
Gruv Gear FretWraps offer a unique string dampening solution for guitarists and bassists alike. Read the full review below for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2szVfcq7ygo Good technique...
D&A Gig Strap Review
Does the new D&A Gig Strap actually help guitarists soften the blow to their shoulders and back during long sets? Let's find out... When we met with D&A at NAMM, they handed us one of these...
DS Guitar Engineering Chronograph Review
PROS: Great idea, bright display, works on any pedalboard power supply. CONS: None. PRICE: $49.99 The statement “timing is everything” carries more weight in music than anywhere else. DS Guitar...