Brandon Stoner, Author at All Things Gear

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Guitar

Best BluesBreaker style pedals to give your tone that classic Marshall vibe

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

With Marshall’s reissue of its beloved BluesBreaker pedal (based on the sound of the classic amplifier), it sent the guitar pedal world into a bit of a frenzy. But if...

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Guitar

Best stereo guitar amps to give your tone that extra space

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Stereo guitar amps are not very common. But they are really unique and give you a sound unlike any other. Here are some of the best.

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Guides

Best transparent overdrive pedals: Give it a kick

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Not all transparent overdrive circuits are the same. These are some of the best transparent overdrive pedals available today.

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Guitar

Best loop switchers: take control of your pedalboard

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Is controlling your pedalboard getting out of control? This is where loop switchers come in. Here are 6 of the best available today!

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PreSonus

Best budget preamps: Get a great sound without breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

The best budget preamps come in a variety of formats and offer an upgrade in sound quality to the preamps that are built in to recording interfaces.

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Live Sound

Best power conditioners: Guard your gear from eletrical danger

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Safe, clean power is one of the most under-considered aspects of good sound. So it makes sense that power conditioners are one of the most misunderstood types of gear. They...

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Guitar

Best pedalboard power supplies: clean pedal power

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

When it comes to providing juice to a pedalboard clean, reliable power is everything. Guitar and bass players find themselves in all sorts of venues. From professionally wired theaters to...

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Keyboard

Best digital pianos over $1,000: How to get that premium digital piano sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Digital pianos have never sounded better. You can find one that sounds and feels great. These are some of the best over $1,000.

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Guides

Best chorus pedals: give your guitar some depth

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Looking to add some shimmer and movement to your guitar or bass sound? Then a chorus pedal might be exactly what you’re looking for. They’re one of the best types...

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Guitar

Best octave pedals: take your sound up or down

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

If you’re looking to extend your guitar or bass beyond the standard pitch range, octave pedals are exactly what you need to get there. Octave pedals are similar to pitch...