Gear Reviews & Buyer's Guides
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With 40+ years of stage and studio experience, we personally test every piece of gear — from high-gain stacks to budget pedals — to ensure it survives the pit and delivers the tone you need.
01 — Pedals
Pedals
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Warm Audio RingerBringer Ring Modulator Effects Pedal
$219The Warm Audio RingerBringer is a gift to the experimental music community, earning a Legendary 100/100 EJ Score. It brings a legendary,…
Electro-Harmonix Bass Mono Synth Bass Effects Pedal
$152
MXR M86 Classic Distortion Effects Pedal
$76
BOSS BF-3 Flanger Effects Pedal
$143
Walrus Audio Kangra Filter Fuzz Effects Pedal Floral Series 2024 Beige
$220
Featured Guide
Music Mastering 101: The Complete Beginner Framework
I learned from some of the best mastering engineers in the music industry, cut my teeth working on major label albums during the late-2000s, including Katy Perry and Baroness, and finally went out on my own in 2020. This guide covers everything that I learnt during this period. It is how I master tracks professional today.
- No expensive plugins required
- Built for home studio producers
- Techniques used on major-label records
02 — Reviews
Reviews
Electric Guitars
Schecter Nick Johnston HSS Review: The Strat I’ve Always Wanted…
Verdict 9.2 Neck Comfort & Feel 9.9 The “NJ C” roasted maple neck is widely considered one of…
Electric Guitars
Charvel Pro Mod DK24 Review: The #1 Guitar For Versatility?
Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s Review: Is It Worth It?
Electric Guitars
7 Epic Shred Guitars For Anyone On A Tight Budget
Pedals & Effects
Harley Benton DNAfx Review: Is It Worth It?
03 — Tutorials
Tutorials
Music Theory
49 Beautiful Chord Progressions For Guitar – No Theory Required!
Learn how to master guitar chord progressions with our beginner’s guide. Learn basic chords, popular progressions, and start…
Guitar Technique
How To Play F Chord on Guitar: Barre, Variations, No Barre & SUS Chords
Setup & Maintenance
22 Frets vs 24 Frets: How They’re Different, Why It Matters
Guitar Tunings
Queens of The Stone Age Guitar Tuning: A Guide…
Tutorials
Fender Price Tiers: All The Models, Series & Price Changes (2025 Edition)
04 — Music Production
Mastering
Mastering
Mastering Music At Home: Why It Matters (And How To Do It)
Can You Master Music At Home? Mastering is the final stage of music production, and for most independent…
Mastering
Bob Ludwig on Mastering: 12 Quotes Every Aspiring Student Should Read
Mastering
The Art of Mastering Rock Music: How To 10X Your Mixes
Mastering
Learn To Master Your Music Using Free Tools
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