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Taylor Guitars GT K21e Acoustic REVIEW
Taylor has been known to really blur the lines between technology and craftsmanship, as well as...
Taylor Guitars GT 811e REVIEW
In 2020, Taylor unveiled their new GT, Grand Theater, body style. It’s bigger than their GS Mini,...
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...
MY FAVORITE AXE: Solilians on the Roland Alpha Juno 1
Solilians open up about their favorite keyboard, the 1985 Roland Alpha Juno 1. ABOUT THE BAND Solilians kaleidoscopic potpourri of space drone dreams evolved out of psychedelic lounge folk band So...