Dweezil Zappa Tries Out the Line 6 Stadium XL
Mitch Gallagher flew to California to meet with Dweezil Zappa and Eric Klein of Line 6 to play the Line 6 Stadium XL. Watch to see how Dweezil... Read more »
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Digital emulation has come a long way in recent years, and one of the leaders driving the charge has been the Neural DSP Quad Cortex. But in... Read more »
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From the masterfully crafted Custom Shop showpiece to the wallet-friendly workhorse, a guitar is only as good as its setup. We here at... Read more »
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When you mention stainless steel frets to a guitar player, you’ll likely get an enthusiastic response either for or against. Why? Because guitar... Read more »
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Nobody wants to subject their high-dollar guitar to the perils of gigging. After all, anything can happen in the chaotic environment live... Read more »
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You Can’t Do That on a Pedalboard!
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Sweetwater caught up with the rock band From Ashes to New to talk about their tour rig. From guitars and bass to front of house and more, From... Read more »
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Fluff’s Ernie Ball Music Man Iron Swan Signature Guitar
The NEW Ernie Ball Music Man Limited-edition Signature Fluff StingRay HT electric guitar comes loaded with stellar features, including a... Read more »