Gig bags usually fall into one of two categories; A-super expensive, or B-super cheap. The...
Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories
Learn more about instrument accessories like guitar picks, tools and cases.
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”...
REVIEW: Bullet Cable GEARMANNDUDE Signature Cable
Premium cables took a turn about 20 years ago, when manufacturers started to use exotic metals and...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer For Guitarists: Mantus & Swab-eez
Innovative Products of America, Inc. Swab-eez ($10.95) & Mantus Tight Access Tool ($14.95) Mantus PROS: Strong grip, plenty of applications, cheap. CONS: Would be better for electronics if there...
Tour Test Giveaway! Win Audio-Technica’s System 10 Wireless Stompbox & Get Featured in Print!
Attention Bands! Performer's got our grubby little paws on the System 10 Stompbox units featured in the video below, courtesy of our awesome friends at Audio-Technica. ...
TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner Review
TC Electronic PolyTune Clip Tuner - $49 PROS: Small, plenty of tuning options and modes, easy to use. CONS: May harm certain finishes with prolonged use. Originally, clip-on tuners were kind of...