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Thursday August 7, 2025. 08:24 PM
Long before boutique pedals took over the world, Robert Keeley was there. Growing up in a musical family with a long line of electrical engineers sparked a circuit-bending obsession with tone. It wasn’t long before young Keeley was modding existing pedals, adding switching ...
Somewhere around 3 a.m., a young guitarist awoke wide-eyed and elated from a cannabis-fueled dream. It was the summer of love—a time when anything seemed possible—and his dream-state adventure had led to a powerful revelation he was sure would shake belief systems into...
Josh Smith opens up about finding his voice in the blues (and beyond), crafting his signature tone, and why authenticity—not imitation—is the heart of his playing. The engaging exchange is a prime example in developing musical identity through introspective intention and ...
Wednesday August 6, 2025. 10:02 PM
Frontwoman Jessica Dobson plunges into the depths of her Benson-powered road rig.Seattle indie rockers Deep Sea Diver released their fourth full-length record, Billboard Heart, earlier this year via Sub Pop, and their supporting cross-country tour took them to downtown...
Kiesel Guitars has rereleased one of the most iconic models in the company’s line of custom-built instruments: the DC127 now rejoins the lineup of Kiesel’s premium US-made instruments for a limited time.Designed to excel in a variety of musical styles, the versatile...
NUX’s Queen of Tone dual overdrive pedal is, at least in name, a clear nod to Analog Man’s iconic King of Tone—which is, in a very general sense, a highly modified mash up of two Marshall BluesBreaker circuits. However the Queen of Tone deviates from Analogman’s...
Reader: Mark ShadleHometown: Atlanta, GeorgiaGuitar: dodeka I’ve been a Telecaster guy from my very first electric guitar purchase, and I’ve since had many in addition to numerous T-style versions that I built myself. I do like variations on the original theme such as...
Tuesday August 5, 2025. 10:13 PM
PRS Guitars today released the SE Silver Sky Rosewood in four new colors, created in collaboration with Grammy award-winning PRS Signature Artist, John Mayer. The fresh finishes, offered for the first time on any PRS model, are Derby Red, Trad Blue, Laurel Green, and Dandy...
PG contributor Tom Butwin explores the Henriksen Bud SIX, a compact 9″×9″ amplifier that delivers 120 watts of clean, full-range sound. Weighing just 13 pounds, this U.S.-built amp is designed for working musicians who need reliable tone, real power, and maximum...
Gibson continues to set the benchmark for craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and sound excellence, honoring the trailblazing mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull with her very first signature F-5 Master Model and F-5G mandolins.Gibson has shaped the sound of music since 1894, when ...
Crafty use of subtractive equalization can define the old adage “less is more.”One of the earliest revelations for guitarists learning to record themselves at home is that what sounds good soloed doesn’t always translate well in the mix. Many instinctively reach for EQ ...
Blackstar Amplification has unveiled Polar Go, an ultra-portable audio solution for musicians and content producers who demand pro-level sound without the hassle of a full studio setup.Polar Go is more than a mobile interface; it’s a complete, pocket-sized studio designed...
Monday August 4, 2025. 07:00 PM
On Flickering Resonance, the instrumental auteurs throw down a spellbinding slab of post-metal majesty.To some, a rock band without a singer can seem like a band without a voice. But for Pelican, the lyrical guitar lines of Trevor Shelley de Brauw and Laurent Schroeder-Lebec ...
Get to know the 5-string heartbeat of mariachi ensembles.For any guitarist captivated by vibrant rhythm and unique sonic textures, the Mexican vihuela is an instrument that demands attention. Its instantly recognizable, bright, percussive strumming is the heartbeat of...
When you think about the most name-checked guitarist of all time, who do you think of? Hendrix? EVH? Good guesses, but we think it’s gotta be Waukesha, Wisconsin’s own Les Paul. Though his name lies atop one of the most popular guitar models of all time, there’s so...
Fortin Amplification has unveiled the Kali pre-amp / distortion pedal, designed to deliver the legendary, brutal tone of the iconic Fortin Cali amplifier.Fortin Kali Preamp/Distortion pedalThis new pre-amp/distortion pedal allows players to inject the modern rock / metal...
Sunday August 3, 2025. 06:42 PM
If you’ve never worked on a tube amp, it can be hard to find your way into understanding how they work. Somehow, we create a tiny signal by making metal strings on our guitars oscillate over a magnet wrapped with a coil of wire, and our amp takes that electrical signal and ...
Saturday August 2, 2025. 04:38 PM
Over four decades, the Grammy-winning English bassist has held down the bottom for Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Pink Floyd, and David Gilmour. He’s recorded with everyone from Pete Townshend to Madonna and Michael Jackson, and he’s also a popular podcaster and stand-up...
I recently published my book Creative Rhythms for Melodic Instruments or Think Like a Drummer, and I’m delighted to say it has been met with great enthusiasm by players and educators. The premise is simple: Take some of the most iconic drummers—from all genres—and use...
Friday August 1, 2025. 05:30 PM
Guitar players today don’t know how good they have it. Inexpensive guitars imported from outside the U.S. are widely available, dependable, and high quality for the price. Folks in the ’60s and ’70s weren’t so lucky. Most instruments made at beginner-friendly price...
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