Gear Reviews
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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 mutant acid is in my sweat causes any strings I encounter to essentially...
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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 of things are pretty standard on the new Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H. pedal,...
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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 separates the pros from amateurs, unwanted open strings ringing out is one...
How To
Build a Merch Display to Make Optimus Prime Jealous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F018BPEaFeU Not every band’s van has an extra seat for the merch girl. That’s what I realized while on tour with my band, The Lights Out. In your home city, there’s always a friend or girlfriend who can be roped into selling your stuff...
Pay-to-Play: Prohibited or Rite of Passage?
You’ve heard the deal before: get a slot at this summer’s music festival by pre-purchasing 40 tickets in advance. Some see it as a rite of passage, others a blatant scam. Whichever way you see it, here is a legal breakdown of the pay-to-play arrangement: What is...
Yamaha MGP16X Mixer
PROS: Plenty of channels, good FX selection, iPhone compatibility. CONS: Might be overkill for the average band. PRICE: $799 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDj1WTq1RxA Yamaha makes items that range from motorcycles to musical instruments. With their MGP Series of...
Buying Guide
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, yet powerful vocals with Drew’s intricate guitar work, the duo...
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, FL. FIT AND FINISH Now most of you are probably familiar with the L-5...
Fredenstein Magic Mic Pre Review
Performer Magazine reviews the Fredenstein Magic Eye 500-Series Mic Preamp. Does it deserve a place in your rig? 500-series gear has made putting together a nice recording front-end quite affordable. If you’ve got your basic vanilla covered and are now looking for...
Industry News
VIDEO: Newzik now available on the App Store
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTD7BQVKn7s Syncsing is excited to launch its iOS Newzik App. Newzik is the smartest sheet music reader app on iPad & iPhone handling most standard formats on a 6-millimeter-thick tablet. “Newzik is the best tool for musicians,...
The February Issue Is Out, Featuring Dressy Bessy
This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of spectacular issues, featuring Dressy Bessy on the cover. ALSO INSIDE: interviews with G. Love, Two Friends, and Lake Street Dive. PLUS how to work smarter in the cloud, 5 stock fx that'll save you money...
Eventide H9 MAX wins TEC Award at Winter NAMM 2016
On Saturday January 24th at NAMM, Eventide’s H9 MAX received the award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in the category of: Musical Instrument Amplification & Effects. The H9 MAX gives guitar players an arsenal of Eventide’s best effect algorithms combined...