Gear History

The Story of the HM-2: The Dark Side of Boss

Shoulder to Shoulder: The Debate Over Dreadnought Shape

A History of Brisbane's VASE Amplifiers

Combo Organ Classic: The Vox Continental

How the 1990s Changed Recording and Music Production Forever

5 Drum Innovations that Never Caught On

Ali Farka Touré Didn't Play the Blues

This Crash Is Not Trash: A Look at the People Who Repair Cymbals

Video: Kevin Burkett of Electrical Guitar Company Talks with Marc McElwee of Travis Bean

A Brief (Revised) History of Danelectro

The Forgotten Martin LD-18: Made In Sweden

5 More Pedals in Need of a Reissue

6 '60s Guitar Concepts That Never Caught On

The Evolution of the China Cymbal

Five Lesser Known Vintage Aussie Amp Brands

The Essential Gear of Parliament-Funkadelic

Analog vs. Digital: How Does it Actually Impact Recording?

The History of Dual Guitar Harmonies In 14 Songs

A Strat By Any Other Name: The Tokai Springy Sound

Restoring an Original '67 Moog Modular Synthesizer

The Legend of the Gibson Moderne

Two Classics and a Dark Horse: Iconic Drum Machines from the 1980s

A Guide to Lipstick Pickups

A Blackguard Named Micawber: Keith Richards’ No. 1 Fender Telecaster