From Student to Master: The Ludwig Acrolite
The 1960s were a time of musical discovery. Think about the incredible acts that came out of that decade and then imagine all the young drummers that were influenced and grew up with that great ’60s music. If one thing binds nearly all 1960s recorded music together, it’s Ludwig snares. The Ludwig Supraphonic snare drum […]
Guitar Parts That Made History
While most guitar enthusiasts recognize and revere the likes of Eddie Van Halen’s “Frankenstrat,” or Jimi Hendrix’s beloved Stratocasters, the individual components in these guitars have stories to tell as well. Whether a revolutionary piece of hardware designed by a technical innovator, or an inspired modification made by an artist out of necessity, these are […]
Audio Gear Makers Face the Global Chip Crunch
Call them semiconductors, microprocessors, or integrated circuits, the silicon chips found in electronics of all kinds have been in short supply since mid-2020, with chipmakers struggling to meet unprecedented demand for the high-tech devices we use to work remotely, attend classes, stay in touch, and entertain ourselves at home in a global pandemic. Now, the […]
Five Alternate Guitar Tunings to Spice Up Your Strumming
After years of playing guitar, it can be hard to find new things to play. There’s something great about learning the fretboard and constantly discovering new chord voicings and scales. After a while, many of us get stuck using the same chords, and struggle to find something new and exciting on the instrument. One really […]
Micro Cube GX: Small Amp, Big Surprises!
One of the best things about being a guitar player is that our rigs can be great tools for creativity. Whether it’s with larger-than-life amps, or large, complex pedal boards, the possibilities are truly endless! But sometimes, even the gear addicts among us like sitting down to play without having to hook up the entire […]
Flanger is Back: The Walrus Audio Polychrome
Want your guitar tone to blend in harmonically with a song? Or are you looking for a standout, vibrant modulation that sounds great on a lead? Walrus Audio built a pedal that lets you achieve both with the same stompbox! The Polychrome is a 100% analog flanger pedal that’s malleable to its environment — a […]
Breedlove ECO Collection: Kind to Our Planet, Music to Our Ears
Breedlove’s ECO Collection of guitars brings sustainable tonewoods to affordable price points. As an environmentally conscious guitar maker, Breedlove is at the forefront of using sustainable materials to create inspiring instruments. Every model from the ECO Collection is crafted from fully sustainable tonewoods with Breedlove’s innovative EcoTonewood technology. The EcoTonewood process eliminates the soft, absorbent […]
Fuzz Worship: Can Fuzz Be Used as an Instrument?
Fuzz as a guitar effect has made its way into rock & roll history with greats like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Its incredible power, long sustain and ability to elevate the average riff to a face-melting experience is well known and documented. But the fuzz pedal and effect in general can be […]
Live With the Denon DJ LC6000
Looking to get a little more out of your DJ rig? Watch our live demo of Denon DJ’s new LC6000 expansion controller! Resident DJ expert Jimmy guides us through the functionality of this unit, and how it can open up new possibilities in your next DJ set. Jun 25, 2021Mason
