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Lynn Fuston

Before his 10-year tenure at Sweetwater (2015-2026), Lynn Fuston spent 37 years behind recording consoles in dozens of studios in Nashville, as well as doing remote recordings around the globe. He's been a contributing writer/editor for magazines such as EQ, ProSound News, Audio Media and Pro Audio Review since the '90s. His studio work on Gold and Platinum-selling records with iconic Christian artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, DC Talk, Russ Taff, Twila Paris, Kathy Troccoli, and countless others gave him a unique perspective on the artistry and technology of recording. He also produced the world-renowned 3D Audio CDs, which allowed listeners to compare mics, preamps, analog-to-digital converters, DAWs, and summing, enabling listeners to hear the differences in their own studio. At Sweetwater he conducted over 30 shootouts. Until his retirement in 2026, Fuston was the Manager of Written Content for Sweetwater's inSync articles.

Articles by Lynn Fuston

Jan 12, 2026, 8:50 AM

Empowerment Through Listening – Why We Do Shootouts

Over the past decade, I’ve recorded dozens of shootouts here at Sweetwater, comparing gear for musicians, artists, and engineers. Here’s why we... Read more »
Nov 11, 2025, 10:36 AM

Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods — Do They Matter?

Tonewoods absolutely matter when it comes to acoustic guitars, right? But how much difference does the wood actually make? If you’ve tried out... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 8:57 AM

Stainless Steel Frets – Do They Make a Difference? Take a Listen

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 »
Sep 12, 2025, 9:29 AM

Does Your Guitar Speaker Matter?

In 2019, a group of guitar players at Sweetwater was chatting, and someone mentioned comparing dozens of guitar speakers side by side. I... Read more »
Sep 12, 2025, 9:28 AM

12 Ribbon Mics for Electric Guitar – Take a Listen

Most engineers know that ribbon mics and electric guitars are a match made in heaven. But which ribbon mic is right for you? Which one will... Read more »
Sep 9, 2025, 9:16 AM

Iconic Guitar Tones: AC/DC’s “Back in Black”

Guitarists use lots of technology to get guitar tones today — pedals galore, modelers, and IRs. But some of the greatest classic tones were just... Read more »
Sep 5, 2025, 5:32 PM

Guitar Cabinet Shootout – with Sound Samples

A Celestion Greenback speaker sounds like… a Celestion Greenback, right? But what does it sound like if you take that same Greenback and put it... Read more »
Sep 4, 2025, 2:13 PM

21 Guitar Amp Mics – Take a Listen!

We all know that guitarists are obsessive about their tone, and rightfully so. They audition everything from guitars to amps, tubes, speakers,... Read more »
Sep 4, 2025, 2:10 PM

16 Humbucker Pickups Compared (Plus One) – Take a Listen

Do guitar pickups really make a difference in your tone? Of course, they do. But do you know how much difference they make? Have you ever... Read more »
Aug 27, 2025, 8:17 AM

Epic Snare Mic Shootout – 31 Mics in All! Listen Up!!

If you’re wondering how much difference the snare mic can make, you’re about to find out. I recorded 31 different mics, some classics and some... Read more »