BOSS Announces RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
The most revered rotary speaker designs feature a spinning high-frequency horn (treble rotor) and a woofer that feeds into a rotating drum (bass rotor). Changing…
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George Alessandro Asks: Are You Using Your Amp’s Standby Switch Correctly?
The on/off switch controls power to the entire amplifier by switching the line voltage on or off to the power transformer. The power transformer is…
He’s Worked with Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson. Now, Dann Huff Steps Out on His Own.
“He said, ‘I want to hear your record,’” recalls Huff, 64, with a laugh, detailing the creation of the colorful and lovingly arranged When Words…
He’s Worked with Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson. Now, Dann Huff Steps Out on His Own.
“He said, ‘I want to hear your record,’” recalls Huff, 64, with a laugh, detailing the creation of the colorful and lovingly arranged When Words…
Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster Review
The Mexico-made Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster does much to underscore the tactile pleasures of Strat-ness. The rounded edges of the maple neck are as…
Lessons From America’s Most Passionate Guitar Collectors
Let’s talk about collecting. Guitars, yes. But also … other things. I’ll admit it—I’ve been a collector for a long time. It really kicked in…
PRS Archon Classic Review
Designed by PRS’ Doug Sewell, who was a boutique amp designer when he met Paul Reed Smith at the Dallas Guitar Show when their respective…
Finding the Perfect Electric Guitar: Have You Played “The One?”
When I was young, I started taking lessons in Nazareth, Pennsylvania—right under the shadow of the Martin Guitar factory! I had all the inspiration in…
Royer Labs Introduces the R-12 Active Ribbon Microphone
The R-12 features the same 2.5-micron direct-corrugated ribbon element as used in Royer’s industry-standard R-121 microphone, enabling it to handle the extremely high SPLs (160dB…
Introducing Catalinbread Proto Club
Our inaugural foray into the Proto Club began as a B-side for our Soft Focus Deluxe. On that pedal, we had room for six programs,…