Ampeg’s Latest Venture: Amps, Cabs & Booming Basses
Every bassist is all too familiar with the woes of lugging around massive gear, whether it’s to the gig or the studio, in the exhausting and... Read more »
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Sep 21, 2023, 1:00 PM
Sep 14, 2023, 10:00 AM
What Makes a Sweetwater Demo Item?
If you’ve ever felt skeptical when a musical instrument retailer touts attractive pricing by calling something a “demo,” a “B-stock item,” or... Read more »
Sep 13, 2023, 8:00 AM
Best Fuzz Pedals for Bass Guitar
Let’s be honest: bass fuzz sometimes gets a bad reputation, and if you’re not sure what types of tone you’re after, how to refine your sound, or... Read more »
Sep 7, 2023, 3:00 PM
How Do Splitter Pedals Work? AB, ABC & ABY Pedals Explained
Have you ever wondered how AB, ABC, or ABY pedals work, or if splitters can be run in reverse? You may be pleasantly surprised to learn how... Read more »
Sep 4, 2023, 2:00 PM
Gretchen Menn, Pete Thorn, Al Joseph & Will Dailey: Traveling with Gear
Hitting the road with your gear is rife with unexpected obstacles, and while nobody can predict the future, a little experience and insight goes... Read more »
Sep 2, 2023, 4:00 PM
4 Things You Never Knew About Spicing Up Your Sound with a Volume Pedal
Sweetwater is joined by Joki Schaller of Lehle, a premier purveyor of dynamics tools precision-engineered to bolster and preserve your carefully... Read more »
Aug 30, 2023, 8:00 AM
History of Chorus Pedals
Whether it’s Def Leppard’s “Hysteria,” Alice In Chains’ “Rooster,” or Prince’s “Purple Rain,” you’ve likely heard a chorus pedal in action. For... Read more »
Aug 30, 2023, 12:00 AM
Lehle Sunday Driver II: Give Your Darkened Tones a Boost!
Has your tone been sounding dark, far away, or lackluster? This issue is common with guitarists using multi-unit effects arrangements, large... Read more »
Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 AM
The Musician’s Musician: Pino Palladino
The life of a studio musician can be a rough one. Even the most revered studio legends are often unknown to the average music listener, while... Read more »
Aug 23, 2023, 8:00 AM
Gear That Wins Grammys
Sir George Martin, Quincy Jones, David Foster, Jay-Z, Al Schmitt, Judith Sherman, Roger Nichols, Bob Ludwig. These are a handful of the esteemed... Read more »