Best Instruments

MY FAVORITE AXE: Yamaha VSS-30 with Dick Rubin of MINKA
By Dick Rubin on September 20, 2017
BACKGROUND I came from the void, and one day I shall return to it. In the meantime, I intend to make weird sounds. Some of...
Simmons Introduces SD550 Mesh-Head Electronic Drum Kit
By Benjamin Ricci on September 5, 2017
Following up on the success of its breakthrough SD2000 mesh-head electronic drum kit, Simmons has introduced the SD550 full-sized, five-piece, mesh-head electronic drum kit. Advanced,...
Moog Introduces The Subsequent 37
By Benjamin Ricci on August 28, 2017
In the spirit of continuous improvement, the award-winning Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer has been discontinued from production to make way for a new standard:...
Vertex Effects Dynamic Distortion Pedal Review
By Chris Devine on August 21, 2017
There is a plethora of pedals out there based off of classics like Tube Screamers and Fuzz Faces, and it’s easy to go down...
PageFlip Firefly Review
By Chris Devine on August 16, 2017
Tablets and smartphones have become important accessories for musicians – like using them with a variety of apps, for on stage notes. If it’s a...
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Electro-Harmonix Synth 9 Review
By Chris Devine on July 25, 2017
Guitar synths have been around for decades, but were not something easily integrated into a traditional guitar rig. A few years back Electro-Harmonix figured out...
DigiTech FreqOut Review
By Chris Devine on July 25, 2017
Other than having an expensive sustainer system installed in a guitar, or an EBow, there’s really never been an easy, out-of-the-box way to generate controlled...
DigiTech CabDryVR Review
By Chris Devine on July 19, 2017
DigiTech’s CabDryVR (cab driver, get it?) is one of those neat devices that makes you think, “Why hasn’t this been around before?” It’s the standard...
MY FAVORITE AXE with Lizard McGee of Earwig
By Lizard McGee on July 18, 2017
I was born in the 23rd minute of the 23rd hour of the 23rd day. I write, sing and play guitar in the band Earwig....
VINTAGE FLASHBACK: 1956 Hofner Model 127 (Club 50)
By Rob Meigel on July 13, 2017
1956 Hofner Model 127 In this installment, we’ll take a look at this 1956 Hofner Model 127, also known as the Club 50. Back in...