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EarthQuaker Plumes Pedal REVIEW
EarthQuaker Devices certainly makes some very extreme and over the top stomp boxes, and when we...
REVIEW: Crossrock Metro Series Deluxe Gig Bag
Gig bags usually fall into one of two categories; A-super expensive, or B-super cheap. The...
KHDK Ghoul Screamer Pedal Review
KHDK Ghoul Screamer Pedal Review PROS: Great sound, excellent gain selection. CONS: Lower compression settings are a little confusing, and a little dark in the down position. PRICE: $229 Kirk...
BeatBuddy Mini Review
BeatBuddy Mini Review PROS: Simple to use. CONS: Drum sounds might be a bit generic for some users. PRICE: $149 The original BeatBuddy (reviewed in Dec 2014) was a great, practical musical tool. Now...
Unlikely Heroes Hit the Stage With Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Stompboxes
[Editor’s note – recently we put out a call for submissions from bands all over the country, inviting them to enter to win some awesome new wireless stompboxes from our friends at Audio-Technica....
WATCH new Shannon Hayden Video PLUS Tour Dates
MY FAVORITE AXE With Shannon Hayden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1fh_tkwh-A BACKGROUND I am a traditionally trained cellist, currently using the instrument in non-traditional ways, writing solo,...
IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND VIDEOS: YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards
YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards PROS: Fantastic design, functionality and sounds. CONS: Mini keys may turn off some users, price is at the upper limit. (price has been reduced since our initial...
Peterson PitchGrabber Mobile Tuner Pickup REVIEW
Peterson PitchGrabber Mobile Tuner Pickup PROS: Inexpensive, simple. CONS: Would be nice if the cable was detachable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jPshA7-_k For certain instruments a standard...
MannMade USA Intonatable Stoptail Bridge Review
MannMade USA Intonatable Stoptail Bridge PROS: Excellent sound, fully adjustable, well made PRS replacement. CONS: None. PRICE: $175 John Mann has a long history with PRS Guitars; with his...
Mitchell Element ME1ACE Acoustic Guitar Review
Mitchell Guitars Element ME1ACE Acoustic Guitar PROS: Excellent price, wonderful playability, great construction and detailing. CONS: Absolutely none. PRICE: $349 The Mitchell ME1ACE model we...
MY FAVORITE AXE with Tysen from Starlight Girls
MY FAVORITE AXE with Tysen of Starlight Girls YOUR BACKGROUND I’m self taught; before the Internet was a thing. MAKE & MODEL No make. No model. No year. WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU It means I have a...
Chapman Guitars Ghost Fret Review
Chapman Guitars Ghost Fret - $899 PROS: Plays great, excellent tones, well thought-out version of a classic. True beef machine. CONS: None. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OY2Rmb_niA It’s hard to...