Gear History

A Brief History of DiMarzio Pickups

6 Pedals in Need of a Reissue

The Sabian Story: A Timeline of Cymbal Craft

Beyond the Jazzmaster: 7 Modern Fender Offset Options

The Offbeat Appeal of Yamaha's Vintage Flying Samurai and Banana Basses

Video: Funky Vintage - Roland TR-606 Drumatix Analog Drum Machine

A Brief History of Vox: The Sound of the British Invasion

The Return of Guild: Inside the New Factory with the Builders Behind It

The Basics of Mandolin Construction, Materials and Configurations

Dave’s Corner: Amplifier Power Supply Stages Explained

The Basics of East Coast and West Coast Synthesis

A Brief History of the Bassoon

The Music Man StingRay Bass: Still Funky After 40 Years

Why Are These 5 Pedals Going Up in Value?

Soviet Synthesizers: From Russia with LFO

Tracing the Influence of Australian Rock on the International Scene

Happy Trails: The Definitive Binson Echorec Shootout

Face the Music: A Guide to Modern Fuzz Faces

Dreaming in Paisley: The Royal Gear of Prince Rogers Nelson

Dave’s Corner: Basic Guitar Amplifier Output Stage Circuits Explained

What is a Boutique Guitar? Seeking the X Factor in Koll Guitars

Bittersweet Symphonies: 5 Notable Times Rockstars Sued Each Other Over Plagiarism

The Music of Nina Simone and Her Powerful, Beautiful Blackness

Guitaronomics: How Much Does it Actually Cost to Build a Guitar?