What Does Compression Do to a Bass Signal?
What is compression? Why do we need it? Those are questions asked by nearly every musician at one time or another. It’s a process that is seen as a necessary evil or even a fully-blown mystery until one understands what exactly is going on. Compression isn’t magic, and it’s not punishment for an unwieldy bass […]
Gibson ES-335 ’50s/’60s: Reliving the Golden Years
Gibson presents period-correct ES-335 ’50s/’60s guitars for both new- and old-school players to conquer today’s stages. Watch as Justin showcases each model in our demo video! Guitars featured in this video: Gibson ES-335 ’50s Gibson ES-335 ’60s May 14, 2026Myles
Watch: What Can Tame a Big Muff 2?
In this episode of Perfect Pairings, the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 teams up with the Source Audio EQ2. The Big Muff 2 delivers massive, sustain-rich fuzz tones from a circuit that was lost to time until recently, while the EQ2 gives you precise control over that typically unruly fuzz. Beyond taming the gain, the […]
Watch: Gibson Century Collection: 100 Years of Inspiring Tone
Join Gibson as they celebrate 100 years of flat-top acoustics with the Century Collection acoustic guitars! Crafted in Bozeman, Montana, the Century Collection offers period-inspired details for each model, along with Sitka spruce tops and mahogany backs and sides. All models also feature robust bone saddles and nuts, smooth satin-nitro finishes, and durable hardshell cases. […]
Fender Vintera III: Authentic Vintage Style for Today’s Players
Fender Vintera III injects the mojo of classic ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s Fender guitars into a collection built for today’s players. With era-correct models boasting refined features that modern players will adore, this collection is perfect for today’s vintage fans! Explore the Fender Vintera III collection for yourself in our overview video: Apr 20, 2026Myles
Watch: The Monkey Is Back, and It’s Badder!
Ever wish your overdrive could do more than one thing? The DOD Badder Monkey takes the cult-classic Bad Monkey overdrive circuit and expands it with two new voices, Behaved and Badder, plus a patent-pending Barrel control that lets you blend any two circuits for a huge range of tones. From light breakup to full-on rock […]
Your Future is Epiphone!
Demand more from your guitar — step up to Epiphone’s Futura Series! Loaded with tons of modern features that’ll have you playing your best night after night, the Futura Series combines classic body shapes with player-friendly upgrades. Color-shifting Chromashift finishes will dazzle audiences at any performance, while the guitars’ compound-radius fingerboards and stainless steel frets […]
Schecter Celebrates 50 Years of Shred Excellence In Style
To celebrate a half century of building some of the most revered, shred-ready guitars in the business, Schecter has introduced a bold 50th anniversary collection! Watch as Justin rips and tears his way through the Schecter C-1 (below) and Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary (above) in our video demos: Apr 10, 2026Myles
New Quantum LT Interfaces from Fender
Create music fluidly with new Quantum LT interfaces from Fender. These affordable-yet-powerful audio interfaces give you plenty of inputs and outputs for the price, with Fender-designed instrument inputs and PreSonus’ MAX-HD mic preamps. They also include six months of the Fender Studio Pro DAW, which is packed with time-saving and creativity-inspiring features. Watch as Johnny […]
