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Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories
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SoundBrenner Core Musician’s Smartwatch Review
OK, multi-function smart watches have gone from novelty to functionality in their short time,...
REVIEW: SonoTone Symphonic Acoustic Guitar Strings
Guitar strings are very personal things, like underwear. So, getting a guitar player to try out a...
Dragon’s Heart Guitar Picks Review
C. Whitney Guitars Dragon’s Heart Guitar Picks PROS: Unique, durable and works for plenty of playing styles (shredders welcome). CONS: Slightly pricey for an individual pick. PRICE: appx $9/each...
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal Review
PROS: Good selection of distortions, flexible controls. CONS: None. PRICE: $169 Multi mode programmable effects have been known to be tricky to work with; menus, parameters, patches and banks can...
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal Review
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal - $169 PROS: Good selection of distortions, flexible controls. CONS: None. Multi mode programmable effects have been known to be tricky to work...
D&A Starfish Guitar Stands Review
D&A Starfish Guitar Stands - $55-70 PROS: Rock solid, won’t damage a nitro finish, easy to adjust, works with basses. CONS: None. The new Starfish+ guitar stand (named for its five legs) from...
MUST OWN: Sabian Stick Flip Bag For Drummers
PROS: Works great, plenty of storage space, folds flat, rugged, inexpensive. CONS: None. PRICE: $39 Here’s an simple way to make life on the road easier for just a few duckets. Sabian’s new Stick...
Emperor X Finds New Uses for the Audio-Technica System 10 Wireless Stompbox
"Oh, Chad would love this," said Roger as he rummaged through the cramped Allston practice space of Pretty & Nice. He found a duffel bag full of wires and pedals and dongles and pulled out a...
Music Nomad Guitar Care Accessories Review
PROS: Well thought out; practical. CONS: None. PRICE: Varies (most under $20) Keeping a gigging guitar looking and playing new isn’t easy. Spilled drinks, sweat, and sometimes even blood (depending...
Spice Up Your Tone With Rosemary Pierro Glass Guitar Picks
PROS: Expands creativity; unique sound. CONS: A tad pricey. PRICE: $20 There are so many custom, one-off items for guitarists - from guitars and amps to straps and pedals, but picks seem to always...
Keep Your Acoustic Guitar Safe with the Humitar
PROS: Professional option for preventive maintenance. CONS: None. PRICE: $13.99 Acoustic guitars are living things; despite the fact the tree has been cut down, the wood still interacts with its...
AUDIO-TECHNICA System 10 Digital Wireless Stompbox Review
PROS: Great sound, versatile. CONS: Transmitter’s plastic construction. PRICE: $349 (street) In the past, wireless systems were big, and the sound quality varied. Now Audio-Technica has a digital...