I’m the guitarist for Psychic TV as well as Chris Cubeta and The Liars Club. I’m also a...
Fender guitars
Vintage Gear Flashback: 1961 Fender Telecaster
This ’61 Tele is a special piece. The neck is slightly different than other years and I...
La Luz: Seattle Surf Gurus Chart The Depths of Lo-Fi Recording…in Trailer Park Bedrooms
The ripples of the reverb sway back and forth like the tides. This is surf music, an American...
In the Studio with TEEN GIRL SCIENTIST MONTHLY
Tapping Into Performances From the Road for Recording Inspiration PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We had our demos and Berger made a ton of lists with details and...
Sandrider: The April 2013 Cover Story
Taking Advantage of Studio Limitations Sandrider by Sandrider Seattle’s Sandrider is a gnarly, loud and ferocious trio of veteran musicians, hell-bent on destroying eardrums and bass drums in equal...
Fender Halo Guitar Wall Hanger
PROS: Cool design, neat functionality, safe for nitrocellulose finishes. CONS: Drywall anchors not included. PRICE: $29 Wall hangers for home use have been around awhile, and Fender is throwing...
Review: Fender Mustang Floor FX Unit
Pros: Great amp models, plenty of options, price. Cons: Connection to PC required for real deep editing of patches (but well worth it). Price: $299 Fender's always been known for their instruments...
Gear Review: Fender Kurt Cobain Signature Jaguar
The new Kurt Cobain signature is based around an alder-bodied Jaguar with a "Relic" sunburst finish, mimicking age and wear. The overall vibe is like a hot-rodded pawn shop guitar, just like the one...
Gear Review: Fender Mustang Mini-Amp
Fender's been making great combo amps since day one. Their new Mustang Mini keeps that tradition alive in a whole new way, specifically for the modern musician. In this little package sits eight...
GEAR REVIEW: Fender Blacktop Jazzmaster
From our December print issue. The new Mexican-made Blacktop Jazzmaster looks like a beautiful reissue of a Fender fan favorite. Sometimes though, looks can be deceiving. The Blacktop has more...