Gear History

Ever wondered how to pronounce some of the more unusual music gear brand names out there? Here at…

As tone chasers and curious musicians, it’s pretty easy to keep trading gear. While new gear won’t make…

While most guitar enthusiasts recognize and revere the likes of Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstrat,” or Jimi Hendrix’s beloved…

Arguably the most famous distortion pedal of all time is the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. With its nearly…

It may have been your first mic, or it may be the one you’ll use at the gig…

Born in Brooklyn and a graduate of the Julliard School of Music, synth pioneer Raymond Scott began his…

If you’re into making music, you’re probably into talking gear, too. But what’s the proper way to pronounce…

What does AKG stand for? What does JBL stand for? If you’re familiar with pro audio and recording…

Flanging, whether created by a reel-to-reel tape machine, a guitar pedal, or a plugin on your DAW, is an instantly…