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Tuesday February 4, 2025. 08:04 PM
When was the last time you sat down to play drums and truly felt at one with your instrument? Through my years as a luthier, I’ve often found that the key to studio or stage success isn’t just in the instruments you play, but in the often-overlooked pieces that support you —...
Introduction to Lap Steel Guitars As a guitarist, I’ve always been driven by a deep curiosity for unique sounds and unconventional instruments. My first encounter with a Rickenbacker lap steel guitar was nothing short of transformative. The moment I placed the slide against...
Standing in the workshop, cradling my beloved lap steel guitar, I discovered that a subtle twist of the tuning pegs could transform an average tune into an extraordinary melody. This moment of revelation wasn’t just about frequency or pitch; it was the dawn of understanding...
Watch Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Flea unite for a moving FireAid performance, delivering a standout version of ‘Higher Ground’ to support wildfire relief.
The moment I heard the singular, piercing clarity of a Fender Twin Reverb Head, everything changed. I was in a dimly lit studio, headphones clamped tight, when the first chords rang out, embedding themselves in the very fabric of my musical journey. This amp wasn’t just...
Introduction to Dobro When I first heard the ethereal twang of a dobro gliding through a melody at a local bluegrass festival, something in me shifted. It wasn’t just the sound—it was the feeling of each note resonating deeply, telling its own story. I knew I had to explore...
Imagine standing in a cramped rehearsal space, your guitar slung over your shoulder, as the first ethereal notes swirl around you like magic. It’s not just the melody that’s captivating; it’s the transformation, a result of the reverb delay combo pedal beneath your foot. As...
Rush marks 50 years with 'R50,' a new box set featuring 50 career-spanning tracks, including rare and unreleased studio and live recordings.
Have you ever leaped onto a stage, only to find your sound isn’t as dynamic as your performance? I found myself in this exact situation years ago, until I discovered Peavey Black Widow speakers—an experience that changed everything. My first encounter with these remarkable sp...
Last Friday evening (1/31/2025), I went to see Charo at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, CA. Admittedly, it wouldn’t have been a concert that I’d actively seek to attend, but my wife got some tickets from a donor from an organization with which she volunteers, so we went. I...
Monday February 3, 2025. 11:04 PM
Introduction to Guitar String Color Codes Imagine discovering a secret language right at your fingertips, where hues and shades hold the key to mastering your instrument. As a guitarist and writer deeply involved in music theory, I’ve come to appreciate the vibrant world of...
It all started one evening at a cramped gig where the sound system faltered, leaving me to rely on a portable amplifier instead. At that moment, I truly appreciated the transformation that a small, yet powerful device like the Quilter Micro Block 45 could bring to any...
Standing in a dimly lit studio, I held the Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V, feeling the weight of a profound shift not just beneath my fingertips, but throughout my entire musical journey. Could this be the bass that redefines my understanding of modern sound? With its...
The Marusya Guitars DC2 is a boutique bass with a striking matte white finish, EMG pickups, and premium hardware.
Introduction to Open G Dobro Tuning It was during a still evening, my fingertips dancing over the cool metal strings of a resonator guitar, that I first encountered the transformative power of open G Dobro tuning. That moment ignited a journey into lush soundscapes that...
Imagine standing in your home studio, fingers poised over your guitar, ready to unleash a burst of creativity. You strike the first chord, and instead of the vibrant tones you envisioned, all you hear is a muffled echo drowned by background noise. This unsettling moment was...
Introduction to Pedal Steel Guitar I can still recall the first time I heard the unmistakable, haunting sound of a pedal steel guitar. It was as if the air itself was resonating with emotion, creating an intimate dialogue between the strings and my soul. This moment marked...
Mark King's 'Almost There' bass line is no easy feat—Stuart Clayton dissects its complex slap grooves and fretting-hand tricks in this must-watch cover.
Have you ever stumbled upon a single photograph that completely changed your perception of a musical instrument? I’ve experienced this profound shift when I first laid eyes on a breathtaking image of a steel guitar. At that moment, I realized that pictures of steel guitars...
Standing in a dimly lit room, I watched a guitarist switch from a steel to a slide guitar mid-performance, and it was as if the entire atmosphere shifted. The audience, including myself, was transfixed, our senses sharpened by the change in sound and emotion. This is the...
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