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Fender

Best bass guitars under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks ago

Every bass player loves when it's time to upgrade! In this guide we go into detail over the 10 of the best bass guitars under $1,000.

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Guitar

Best guitars under $1,000: Great tone, low price

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks ago

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a well-crafted guitar anymore. Here are some of the best guitars under $1,000.

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Recording

Best free 1176 plugins: That classic 1176 sound without spending a cent

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 weeks ago

Looking for a great free 1176 plugin? In this article we dive into five of the best freeware versions around!

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Recording

Best free LA-2A compressor plugins: Get that classic sound without paying a penny

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 weeks ago

In the audio world, a few compressors are notorious for their timeless sound -- like the LA2A. Here are some of the best free LA2A plugins.

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Guitar

Best high-end guitar combo amps: Great tone for those willing to pay

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 weeks ago

Guitar combo amps offer a great marriage of sound, power, and mobility. It is a wide-ranging topic that spans tube to solid-state, and now even digital features are making their...

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Guides

Best drum kits under $1000: Huge sound, low price

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 weeks ago

If you're a drummer looking for some new gear but are working with a limited budget consider some of the best drum kits under $1000.

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Guides

Top drum accessories to make playing easier

Posted byby Christian de Looper
4 weeks ago

Drumming can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a hassle -- from tuning to practicing to grabbing your drink, here are the top 10 drum accessories.

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Guitar

Best Harmonizer Guitar Pedals

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
4 weeks ago

No longer just in rack format, harmonizers now fit neatly onto any pedalboard. These are some of the best harmonizer guitar pedals!

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Live Sound

Best ribbon microphones to get that classic sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 month ago

Ribbon microphones are known for their warm sound and high-quality. In the market for one? Here are some of the best ribbon microphones out there.

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Guitar

Guitar amp attenuators: Everything you need to know

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 month ago

It’s no secret that tube amps sound better cranked. This guide will dive in to the nuances of the guitar amp attenuator.