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Getting In Gear: Mark Markel, Analysis Plus Cables
“Using round cable is like pouring fine wine through a lead pipe. What comes out is not what went in…”

Why does a tube amp always need to be connected to a cab?
Why does a tube amp always need to be connected to a cab? To answer this question, we are going to have to really go deep into how tube power amps work. Ignoring the phase splitter to keep things simple, a tube power amplifier consists of two basic parts: the power tubes and the output […]

10 Reasons Why the Electric Guitar is Alive and Healthy in Music Today
The electric guitar is alive and healthy …

Strategies For Becoming A More Talented Musician
Become a better musician!

Should we leave the Amp on standby?
The real purpose of a standby switch …

The Forgotten Continent – How Framus is Changing the Common Conceptions of Guitar Building.
Imagine a pop quiz, handed out to your average joe guitar and bass players walking down the street, hanging out at a music store, or whatever scenario you wish to devise, that asks one question: in one word, where are the best instruments made?

The Penetrator –Treble Boost Pedal New from MOD® Kits DIY
A treble boost pedal kit with enough gain to cut straight through any mix!

Are pedals with tubes the same as tube preamps?
Are pedals with tubes the same as tube preamps?

Shine a Mighty Bright Light
Mighty Bright – perfect for pedalboards that look like a mid-sized city in Texas at 30,000 feet; full of twinkling lights!