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I Tried Jimi Hendrix’s Uni-Vibe — and Accidentally Summoned Woodstock in My Living Room (Kind Of) Share this article The Uni-Vibe is not just a pedal. It’s a swirling portal to a time when amps were loud, solos were long, and the air smelled suspiciously like… patchouli. Hendrix used it at Woodstock, Robin Trower built …

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I Tried the Best-Selling Guitar Multi-FX on Amazon — Could It Replace a Pedalboard? Share this article Spoiler: It did more than I expected (and less than I hoped) Pedalboards are great… until you have to haul them, power them, patch them, and pray they survive soundcheck. That’s where multi-FX units promise the dream: all …

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I Put $150 Pickups in a $100 Guitar — Was It Worth It? Share this article Rig Rundown Here’s everything I used for this upgrade — from the bargain bin guitar to the legit pickup set and tools to make it all happen. Guitar Glarry GST3 Electric Guitar (Strat Style) – ~$99Cheap, lightweight Strat-style beginner …

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What Order Should Your Pedals Go In? (And Why Your Tone Sucks If You Ignore It) Share this article You just dropped serious coin on a killer overdrive, that dreamy reverb everyone raves about, and maybe even a fuzz box you saw in a JHS demo. But now? Everything sounds wrong. Your tone is mushy, …

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JHS 3: Is This the Best Delay Pedal Under $100? Share this article If you’re hunting for a great delay pedal without blowing your pedalboard budget, the JHS 3 Series Delay might be the most underrated option out there. It’s clean, warm, giggable, and hovers around $99. In a world full of digital overkill and …

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Do Marshall Bluetooth Speakers Live Up to the Hype? Full Line Reviewed Share this article When it comes to blending legendary guitar amp aesthetics with modern wireless sound, Marshall hits a high note. Their lineup of Bluetooth speakers channels the brand’s rock ‘n’ roll heritage into powerful, stylish audio devices that stand out in both …

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The Myth of Flat EQ: Why Your Clean Tone Is Lying to You Share this article Most players assume that turning all their amp’s EQ knobs to 12 o’clock gives them a “neutral” tone. It doesn’t. The idea of a “flat” EQ — meaning no frequency is boosted or cut — is more complicated than …

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Silent Shredding: The Best Headphones for Killer Guitar Tone at Home Share this article Practicing guitar through headphones used to mean sacrificing tone and feel. Not anymore. Whether you’re running a modeler, amp sim, or headphone amp, a good pair of headphones makes the difference between enjoying your late-night session or calling it quits. I …

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Mini Amp Showdown: I Played Them All So You Don’t Have To Share this article 1. Orange Crush 20RT Power: 20W | Type: Solid-State | Speaker: 8″ The Crush 20RT delivers pure Orange attitude in a compact, affordable format. It’s got that classic British mid-forward voicing that’s aggressive, warm, and unmistakably Orange. The twin-channel design …

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen Review: The Gold Standard for Creators Share this article The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 has earned its reputation as the most popular audio interface in the world—and for good reason. Whether you’re recording music, hosting a podcast, streaming on Twitch, or laying down voiceovers for YouTube, the 2i2 hits that perfect …

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