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Mod Duo X REVIEW
In September 2018 we got to check out the Mod Duo, an all in one effects unit, with a simple and...
Revv G2 Pedal Review
Read our expert review of the new Revv Amplification G2 Preamp/Overdrive/Distortion Pedal below....
BUILDER PROFILE: Make Noise Music
Built by Robots, Loved by Humans Make Noise modules leave such pretensions as “plug and play” behind and challenge their users from the first bout of voltage to cross their twisted and tangled...
My Favorite Axe with Arielle
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Arielle considers the music of classic rock greats Queen, Boston and Iron Maiden the great inspiration of her sound. She mastered singing, piano, trumpet and guitar...
VINTAGE GEAR FLASHBACK: 1963 Gibson SG Custom
The Fretless 3-Pickup Wonder BACKGROUND Designed in 1961 as a less expensive version of the Les Paul, players called it the “fretless wonder” for its low frets and fast action. Les Paul...
My Favorite Axe: Fender American Fat Tele
I’m the guitarist for Psychic TV as well as Chris Cubeta and The Liars Club. I’m also a producer/recording engineer at GaluminumFoil Productions, having produced records for tons of NY bands!...
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Guitar Synthesizer Review & Builder Profile
Handmade FX Pedals from Akron, OH The legendary guitar sounds of yesteryear were created by artists and brands that pulled inspiration from every corner of the world. Pioneers like Les Paul weren’t...
TronicalTune Self-Tuning Guitar System Review
PROS: Interesting technology. CONS: May require modifications to an instrument, difficult to understand control system, expensive, not entirely necessary. PRICE: $329 Self-tuning guitars kind of...
Vintage Gear Flashback: 1961 Fender Telecaster
This ’61 Tele is a special piece. The neck is slightly different than other years and I can’t explain why it plays so easily. WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE Ever heard “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison?...
Qu-Bit Electronix Profile & Nebulae Review
Qu-Bit Electronix is a Eurorack modular synthesizer company based out of New York and California. They build synthesizers that are computers hiding in plain sight, able to do things analogue...
Gretsch G9311 New Yorker Supreme Mandolin Review
PROS: Great sound, great playability and insanely good price. CONS: None. PRICE: $349 The latest offering from Gretsch’s “roots” collection is a stunner, an import model acoustic/electric mandolin...
My Favorite Axe: 1973 Gibson Dove
Arrica Rose & the …’s (the dot dot dots) is a California folk-pop group who draws inspiration from timeless records made long ago. The music hints at Americana, classic pop, and vintage rock all...