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May 6, 10:39 PM

Korg, Vox, and Blackstar Rebates

Three companies are offering "Spring Savings" mail-in rebates on purchases from May 1 through June 30, 2013. Korg is offering the following rebates: Pa3X (61-key or 76-key) — $250 rebateSV-1 (73-key or 88-key)... Read more »
May 2, 5:50 PM

Gibson and Nissan Take Guitar Repair on the Road

Gibson and Nissan have joined forces to create a unique van fully equipped as a luthier's workshop! The Nissan NV200 Mobile Repair and Restoration Van has a sliding instrument repair table that measures 46 by 56... Read more »
May 2, 8:26 AM

What is the Correct Power Supply for the Fulltone Soul-Bender?

Q: I purchased a Fulltone Soul-Bender fuzz pedal, and it says that it requires a "center-positive" power supply. What is this, and what do I need? A: Many pedals, such as those from Boss, Ibanez, and many others... Read more »
May 1, 6:47 PM

TC Electronic Toneprint Editor for iPad

TC Electronic has announced that a version of the Toneprint Editor software, for creating and modifying sounds on Toneprint series pedals, will be available as an app for the iPad. Like the previous Toneprint Editor... Read more »
Apr 30, 6:18 PM

What are the Tone Settings for Sweetwater’s Hot Rod Deluxe III Amp Video?

Q: I recently saw your “Sweetwater Minute - Vol. 61 demo video of the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III amp with the EVH Wolfgang Special guitar on YouTube. That is the best overdrive tone that I’ve ever heard out of a Hot... Read more »
Apr 29, 5:00 PM

Doyle Dykes Performs Live at Sweetwater

Acoustic fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Doyle Dykes visited Sweetwater recently to put on a workshop sponsored by Guild. Doyle not only wowed the crowd with his amazing playing, but he also demonstrated his brand-new... Read more »
Apr 24, 1:06 AM

Why is My Tube Microphone Preamp Crackling?

Q: I purchased a used tube microphone preamp, and as I turn up the gain control, I am hearing crackling noises. Could it be a bad tube? A: It is possible that a vacuum tube in the unit is going bad. While preamp... Read more »
Apr 23, 1:16 AM

Do Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverbs Have a “Bright” Cap?

Q: I have heard that Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb amplifiers have "bright" caps on the second (vibrato) channel, which, of course, makes the tone brighter on that channel. Can I remove that cap? A: It is true that many... Read more »
Apr 16, 12:28 AM

Why Don’t PRS 408 Pickups Lose Volume in Single-coil Mode?

Q: Most humbucking pickups lose volume when you split the coils to create a single-coil tone. But the PRS 408 pickups don't — the volume stays the same in both humbucking and single-coil modes. How is this... Read more »
Apr 14, 7:30 AM

Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Les Paul Reissue program, Gibson has gone back to the drawing board to create the most accurate vintage reproductions to date. Many of these Gibson Custom Shop Historic... Read more »
Apr 14, 7:30 AM

Hands on: TC Electronic Ditto

Looking for the world's smallest and easiest-to-use looping pedal? The TC Electronic Ditto definitely fills those requirements! The Ditto is a super-compact "bantam" pedal with just a single footswitch and a single... Read more »
Apr 12, 7:30 AM

The TriplePlay Gives Your Guitar Wireless Freedom!

If your primary instrument is guitar but you want to take advantage of MIDI and modern technology, then you're in luck. Fishman's TriplePlay wireless guitar controller makes it easy to turn your guitar into a... Read more »
Apr 11, 7:30 AM

Killer New Gear from Roland

From digital keyboards and percussion to guitar and recording gear, Roland unveiled a plethora of new releases at the Winter NAMM show. Three innovative keyboards really stood out: the V-Combo VR-09 organ, the BK-3... Read more »
Apr 11, 7:30 AM

Welcome ESP Guitars

One of the latest product lines to be added to Sweetwater's ever-expanding inventory is ESP guitars. Originally a manufacturer of replacement guitar bodies and necks, located in Japan in the late 1970s, ESP grew to... Read more »
Apr 5, 5:08 PM

Free TC Electronic TonePrint Editor Now Available

In response to popular demand, TC Electronic has released free TonePrint Editor software, which allows for the creation of custom sounds for the company's TonePrint family of pedals. The software comes with a... Read more »
Apr 5, 1:42 PM

Interview with Hartley Peavey

From the Sweetwater archives: Hartley Peavey visited Sweetwater and sat down to discuss Peavey's 45-plus-year history and the winning combination of Peavey products and Sweetwater sales and service. It was easy to... Read more »
Apr 2, 5:16 PM

Gibson Buys Majority Stake in TEAC

Gibson has announced that they are expanding their interest in the pro audio world with the purchase of a majority stake in TEAC, parent company of TASCAM. Gibson has tendered an all-cash offer for 157,447,000... Read more »
Mar 20, 12:16 AM

Cool Tool: Dunlop NC65 Maintenance Station Neck Cradle

Every guitarist — electric or acoustic — and every bassist has a need for this item: the Dunlop NC65 Maintenance Station Neck Cradle. The Maintenance Station Neck Cradle sits on your desk or table and... Read more »
Mar 19, 7:24 PM

Win a Chance to Record with an Acclaimed Producer!

Sweetwater Studios, in association with M Music & Musicians magazine, is offering you the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win a 5-song recording project with producer Mark Hornsby! The prize package... Read more »
Mar 14, 12:33 AM

Pigtronix Infinity Looper Firmware Update

Pigtronix has released a major new free firmware update for the Infinity Looper pedal. A number of new features are included in this update: Reverse Playback — loops can now play backward under footswitch control... Read more »
Mar 12, 12:11 AM

Resonant Frequency of Celestion Speakers

Q: I've seen Celestion speakers that say they are "55Hz" and others that say they are "75Hz." What does this mean and how does it affect the sound? A: The difference is the bass resonant frequency of the speaker... Read more »
Mar 11, 7:44 PM

Native Instruments Announces Komplete 9

Native Instruments has announced the latest generation of their incredible Komplete bundle of virtual instruments and effects. They have two new versions. First is Komplete 9, which has 33 instruments and effects... Read more »
Mar 8, 2:00 PM

GearTunes, Sweetwater, Orange, and Ibanez Present The Ultimate Speaker Demo

Want to hear what a wide range of guitar speakers sound like when used in a variety of musical styles? Then we've got an event you won't want to miss! Sweetwater, GearTunes.com, Orange, Ibanez, and gear demonstrator... Read more »
Mar 7, 12:02 AM

Why Does My Peavey AT200 Sound Like It Is Chorusing High Notes?

Q: My Peavey AT200 guitar sounds like there is chorusing when I play on the high notes after auto-tuning the strings. What is wrong with it? A: It is possible that the battery in the guitar is going out. But more... Read more »

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