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REVIEW: Crossrock Metro Series Deluxe Gig Bag
Gig bags usually fall into one of two categories; A-super expensive, or B-super cheap. The...
REVIEW: Countryman Type 10 Active Direct Box
Ok, so why do you need a DI box? Well if you have any instrument that uses a standard 1/4”...

BOSS ES-5 Review
The Boss ES-5 Effects Switching System Gives You Maximum Control Over Your Pedalboard at a Price That's Easy to Swallow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB7cTbPp2jw Changing several pedals at once...

Contour RollerMouse Red Plus Review
The Contour RollerMouse Red Plus can add an ergonomic twist to any recording studio. The Contour ShuttlePro v2 and Shuttle Express (which we’ve reviewed in previous issues) are great tools for...

Kyser Capo Review
Performer Magazine explores a must-have accessory for guitarists in our Kyser Capo Review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1TVHrWyfcw FUNCTIONALITY Capos have come along way, from a poor man’s way...

Joyo JF-02 Review: Their Ultimate Drive
Performer Magazine reviews the Joyo JF-02 Ultimate Drive Pedal PROS: Great tone, great price. CONS: Graphics may not appeal to all. PRICE: $35 Pedal junkies can get a bit snobbish, going deep into...

JHS Little Black Amp Box Review
Performer Magazine reviews the small but powerful JHS Little Black Amp Box PROS: Great tool, easy way make a loud amp more usable at lower volumes. CONS: None. PRICE: $45...

Eventide H9 Max Review
Performer Reviews the Eventide H9 Max Effect Pedal PROS: Excellent sound quality, insane quantity of effect options. CONS: The app, which is iOS only, is really needed to fully utilize the pedal....

EarthQuaker Night Wire Review
Performer Magazine Reviews the EarthQuaker Devices Night Wire Harmonic Tremolo FX Pedal PROS: More than just a tremolo pedal, great blend of tremolo & LFO goodness. CONS: Players looking for a...

VKnob by Option Knob REVIEW
Option Knob VKnob Electric Guitar Volume Controller PROS: works on split shaft or solid pots, great for pedal steel-esque swells. CONS: depending upon range of volume pot, might not do all that...

Gravity Guitar Picks Review
Gravity Guitar Picks REVIEW PROS: plenty of shapes and sizes, super stiff. CONS: slightly pricey. PRICE: varies – about $5/each The standard 351 style Fender pick has been around for decades, and...

George L’s Effects Cable Kit Review
George L’s Effects Cable Kit PROS: simple, easy to make great sounding cables, no soldering. CONS: none. PRICE: $99 Not long ago, a lot of players went back to pedalboards to avoid the complexity of...