Gear Tips

How to Buy a Vintage Fender Stratocaster
In this article, Jack Hetherington, Director of Used Gear, shares some more tips and techniques for taking the classic-guitar thrill ride, and he also lets you into the Guitar Center Hollywood “vintage lab” for his team’s evaluation of a ’60s Stratocaster.

A Guide to Guitar Amplifier Power Tubes
Learn about the sonic—and functional—impact of power tubes on your guitar amp's performance.

1965-1985 | The Fender Stratocaster During the CBS Era
Let’s take a brief—and open-minded—look at the whys, wherefores and ramifications of the Columbia Broadcasting System acquisition of Fender, and how specifically CBS management impacted the Fender Stratocaster.

What Is the Best Guitar Pedal Order?
Get your tone optimized with these pedal placement do's and don'ts.

How to Record Bass Guitar
Learn these recording techniques for pro-level bass tones in your home studio.

The History of the Chorus Pedal
Trace the origins of the mighty chorus effect, from the 1930s to today.

Ultimate Guide to Stage Monitoring
It's time to upgrade your stage sound.

Prophet of Sound | A History of Sequential
We're going to take a quick look at the late Dave Smith's career, the history of Sequential and the Prophet series, and dive into the current roster of synths that bear the Prophet name.

How To Record Electric Guitar
Learn these tried and true recording techniques for pro-level guitar tones in your home studio.

The History of the Reverb Pedal
Learn about the history and evolution of reverb pedals.

The History of the Overdrive Pedal
Learn about the history and evolution of overdrive pedals.

The History of the Distortion Pedal
Distortion has come a long way since sliced speakers. Learn the story of its evolution.

The History and Return of the TAMA Bell Brass Snare Drum
The new TAMA 50th Anniversary Mastercraft Bell Brass snare drum produces the sonic majesty of fabled vintage models that defined the heavy, hitmaking sounds of the ’80s and ’90s. Meticulously researched, reverse-engineered and built by TAMA’s Mastercraft team, the 50th Anniversary Bell Brass is the luxury item that it deserves to be, but it’s also within reach of professional drummers who want to groove with an iconic superstar snare.

A Glossary of Live Sound Terms
Everything you need to know before your next gig.

How to Mix Drums
Check out out our tips and tricks for creating crushing drum mixes.

How to EQ Electric Guitar in a Mix
Here’s some EQ education to help you craft your electric guitar tones.

How to Deal With Feedback
Check out our guide for getting that screeching menace of live sound under control.

What Is Phantom Power and How Does It Work?
Unlock the mystery of the phantom power button.

How to EQ Acoustic Guitar for Stunning Mixes
Enhance your mixes with six proven EQ tweaks for acoustic guitars. Plus, EQ plug-in tutorials, frequency-range tips, common blunders to avoid and more.

Five Easy Steps to Care for Your Acoustic Guitar
Keep your instrument in tip-top shape with these straight-forward steps.
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