In the jargon of producers and recording engineers, equalizers fall into two general categories: “surgical” and “character.” The surgical EQ is used correctly, e.g., when you wish to focus on a problem frequency without affecting […]
NAMM 2011 — This Hyper-Mod Telecaster Control Plate for all 2-pickup right- or left-hand instruments contains AweSome Musical Instruments’ revolutionary patented Pickup Tone Multiplier (PTM) switching system. With only three switches, this drop-in product lets […]
What if you could make music simply by moving plastic blocks around on a glowing table top? Well, you can with the Reactable, a cutting-edge instrument that combines computer technology with a hands-on interface. Forget […]
When Leo Fender created the Stratocaster’s six-screw tremolo bridge, he was simply hoping to find away to provide subtle vibrato and pedal steel effects. Though effective, Leo’s bridge didn’t provide the most stable tuning and […]
Floyd Rose locking tremolo is arguably the finest and most stable unit available. This diagram will hopefully take some of the mystery out how the unit functions, and shows you the complete parts list which […]
Phil Petillo, a master luthier, inventor, and true Renaissance man, died August 13, 2010 of a massive heart attack. Known to the world as a luthier, engineer, musician, draftsman, and scientist, Petillo is also known […]
Adrian Smith and Dave Murray developed the trademark Iron Maiden sound by combining their lead guitars to make dual solos. Smith left the band and was replaced by Janick Gers, but when Adrian […]
Some people change them before every gig, some never change them. Some keep a huge supply of favorites; some use only one kind and go get them when they need them. So, what am I […]
Guitar players, here’s the low down about sound. You can change your guitar, your pickups, your strings, your amp, your tubes, and heck, you can even change your girlfriend, but nothing will make as much […]
Fitting into the Mix The easiest way to get a great acoustic sound is to start with a great-sounding guitar. Taylor acoustics have long been favored by artists and recording engineers for their clear, balanced […]
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