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Eventide H90 Harmoniser: Multi-Effects & So Much More
Eventide wowed the pedal world in 2014 with the H9, a stompbox jam-packed with studio-grade reverbs, delays, and other effects. Now they’re back with their latest multi-effects pedal, the H90 Harmonizer. What makes this pedal such a game-changer? Read on to find out. Shop Eventide Timeless algorithms and innovative effects… Read more
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B-Stock Products Explained
Spend a lot of time scrolling through our online store? In between drooling over new releases and adding items to your virtual wishlist, you might have come across the phrase “B-Stock”. While the term has nothing to do with hive-dwelling insects, it definitely signals the presence of a veritable honeypot.… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Acoustic Guitar Body Shapes
Details matter! Especially if you’re talking about the subject of acoustic guitar body shapes. A myriad of factors (woods, construction, strings, etc) can change an acoustic guitar tonally. You can even read the article we did on bracing types for an example of how even reinforcement struts below the top… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Fixed Guitar Bridges
Since you’re reading this, chances are you’ve shopped for an electric guitar before. And you’ll realise quickly enough that these instruments are nuanced and personal things. A small facet of the instrument can make a significant difference to the sound and overall feel of the instrument. Today, we look at… Read more
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5 High-End Delay Pedals Compared
Mark Twain once wrote, “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection”. If he’d met any of these pedals, he’d have realized how wrong he was. Us contemporary performers know how indispensable time-based effects are in music. Which is why a significant chunk of your guitar budget spills into accessories. Run-of-the-mill… Read more
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Why Everyone Should Own A Travel Guitar
Days will soon arrive when we’ll be jetting off again for one reason or another. And let’s face it. Being far away from your guitar is torture. Drowning in your loneliness, a travel guitar starts to sound like a sensible purchase. However, you’re not one to make hasty decisions. For… Read more
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Custom Shop Guitars: Fender Custom Shop
Fender Custom Shop. Those three words evoke a thrill in guitarists everywhere. We can’t help it. Some of history’s most iconic instruments were crafted in this very division for equally awe-inspiring hands. Remember Hendrix and his beguiling Voodoo Child Strat? Psychedelic man Jimmy Page, Signature Telecaster in tow? The rumbly… Read more
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Drumology 101: Entry-Level Drums vs High-End Drums
Why pay more for premium drums? Join us as we cover all you need to know about entry-level drums vs higher-end drums! Ever since cavemen figured out that banging on objects produced interesting sounds, percussive instruments have remained an integral part of the musical soundscape. It’s the 21st century, and… Read more
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8 Reasons It’s Time to Upgrade to a Better Electric Guitar
You’ll never forget your first guitar. Some of us will even keep it for life. As most of us don’t jump straight into our holy grail end game guitars, there will come a time where we feel as though we’ve outgrown our first electric guitar. As you continue making steady… Read more
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A Simple Cymbal Guide for Beginners
Cymbals – the crucial and defining pieces of a drum kit that can make or break your sound! Maybe you’ve finally outgrown your first drum kit, you’re looking for a different sound, or you’re putting together your kit piece by piece. When you start exploring the many different types of… Read more
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The New Ibanez AZ Essentials Series: The Best Beginner Super Strat?
Ibanez have launched a new series – the AZ Essentials. An ultra-affordable flanker to their already successful and highly-regarded AZ lineup, the AZ Essentials has big footsteps to follow. The last year has seen a boom in the guitar industry and we’ve welcomed an unprecedented number of new guitar players.… Read more
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What is an Audio Interface?
For beginners, audio interfaces might sound a little technical, but they really aren’t that scary. An audio interface is a device that will allow you to record any instrument or vocals into your computer, laptop or mobile device. You may be used to recording directly into your phone using the… Read more