Gear Tips

How to Buy a Vintage Gibson Les Paul
If vintage Les Paul guitars are what you covet fiercely, Jack Hetherington is one of the industry’s most knowledgeable and trustworthy experts who can skillfully guide you through the process of buying one.

Inside the Rare Fender Low Power Tweed Twin
We recently acquired a beautiful Fender Low Power Tweed Twin for the Guitar Center Vintage Collection, and in this article, we’re going to explore why this short-lived Twin is such a rare bird.

The Most Slept-on Guitar: 5 Reasons to Love a Semi-Hollowbody
The semi-hollowbody guitar might just be the most criminally underrated electric in your lineup. Here’s why it deserves a lot more love.

A Tonal Trip at My Local Guitar Center Pedal Station
Guitar Center recently made pedal shopping way easier and way more fun. We now invite stompbox seekers to a first-class sonic repast by installing wired-up and ready-to-go pedal stations in all of our locations.

Glossary of Recording Terms
This glossary covers the most important recording terminology used by producers, engineers and musicians in real-world recording sessions.

5 Tips for Adding Dimension to Your Mixes
If your productions have ever felt flat or lacking in spatial interest, we’ll discuss a variety of techniques used for adding dimension to your mixes.

How to Prep for a Recording Session
We're going to outline how to prep for a recording session to help you make the most of your time in the studio.

Terms Every Guitarist Should Know
We’ll define must-know lingo for guitarists related to the instrument’s components, fundamental music theory, playing techniques, routine maintenance, essential accessories, studio recording and onstage performance.

How to Prep Your Mixes for Mastering
We’re going to cover the best plug-ins you can use to prepare for mastering, and our top five tips for mixing that will help you get the best-sounding master possible.

The History of the Yamaha DX7
In this article, we’ll learn more about the Yamaha DX7’s place in synthesizer history, what made it such a popular and innovative instrument, how it laid the musical foundation for countless hits and where its legacy stands today.

5 Tips for Mastering Your Own Songs
These five tips will have you well on your way to mastering your songs all on your own.

Shure SM57 vs. SM58—What's the Difference?
In this article, we're going to compare the Shure SM57 and SM58 to expose the advantages, obstacles and variations of each microphone.

The Story of the Shure SM7B
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history of the SM7B, examine its place in famous recordings, demystify pieces of its construction and compare it to similar offerings in the Shure lineup.

3 Ways to Get Pro Sound in Your Home Studio
In this article, we'll discuss three ways to achieve consistently spectacular sounds in your home studio.

Understanding Different Types of Delay Effects
Today we're going to dive headfirst into the world of delays—analog and digital, old school and newfangled. We'll take a quick look at what makes each type tick, where they shine best and why you might want one over another.

Every Drummer Has One | The Story of the Ludwig Black Beauty
It's one of the most recorded snare drums for a reason. Find out why.

All About the Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Microphone
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the history, design and performance of the Electro-Voice RE20 dynamic mic, as well as a number of related microphones from EV.

The History of the Fuzz Pedal
Learn about the incredible story and evolution of the fuzz pedal.

The Definitive EQ Cheat Sheet for Mixing
We’ve put together the following EQ tips and charts to help you get on the way to fixing, enhancing and even redefining the sound of your tracks and shows.

How to Master for Streaming
In the following article, we’re going to break down the best practices for mastering your music for streaming and give you the inside scoop on what you can do to make sure your music sounds the best it can, no matter where it’s being listened to.
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