Even though gear has gotten smaller over the years, hauling all the necessary stuff to gigs can be...
Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories
Learn more about instrument accessories like guitar picks, tools and cases.
Fu-Tone Brass Block for Floyd Rose Tremolos
(AKA, The Guitar Mod Chronicles: Part II) Back in May of 2018 we gave an old Strat some new life;...
D&A Gigstand & Icestand REVIEWS
Guitar stands that are functional and portable are usually things that don’t go together. Tubular...
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Pigtronix
Pigtronix pedals are a clever blend of the new and old, pulling familiar sounds into another dimension where audio is more malleable and analogue reigns supreme. Creatively combining several effects...
Manufacturer Profile: Rock on Audio
Rock on Audio was born from the love/hate relationship every guitar player has with their batteries. If you're a band using wireless in-ear monitors, you are at the mercy of your batteries and their...
Gear Guide: Instrument Cases
Every musician can recall bringing home his or her instrument for the first time, and for many, it becomes more like a newborn than a valuable piece of wood and metal. But like any other proud (but...
Manufacturer Profile: Malekko Heavy Industry
Malekko is known for original, affordable pedals and synth modules that earn their place in your soundbox. The company started with a dissolving band, some inspiration, and a kitchen table. “The...
Gear Review: Line 6 Pod HD
Pros: Great sounds, excellent choice of amp and effect models. Easy interface. Cons: Footswitch (not included) is required for expression functions, better control of looping features, and for...
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Station Audio Guitar Pedals
Austin appreciates art and celebrates its eclectic art district once a year during East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.). As a music lover, you may be drawn to E.A.S.T. thinking more along...
Seymour Duncan Liberator Solderless Pickup System
Swapping pickups can be a daunting task. Putting your beloved axe under a soldering iron can be expensive if you take it to a tech, or just unnerving if you try to do it yourself. The time...
MANUFACTURER PROFILE: Blackout Effectors
Blackout Effectors Asheville, NC “Built by us, for us … but available to you” Kyle Tompkins started Blackout Effectors in his Vancouver kitchen in 2008, modding, fixing, and building the occasional...
Manufacturer Profile: Endangered Audio
Endangered Audio builds module and stomp box effects for studios and touring artists. EA gear is known for unique sound and dependability, using only through-hole components soldered in-house at...
GEAR REVIEW: Red Bear Trading Company Guitar Picks
Fingerpickin’ Good Most guitar players probably don’t give too much thought to what they’re using to pluck their strings; they find a shape and thickness they like in a pick and buy a few of...