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Music Man Vintage Amplifier

After talking about vintage amp schematics it made me think of the days where you could get a Music Man Vintage Amplifier and how they’re somewhat unusual and yet common at the same time to find today.

Vintage Amp Schematics

Do you like to play around with making your own amps? Then there’s a good chance that you’re one of those people we might occasionally catch drooling over vintage amp schematics, dreaming of how you can recreate and improve your very own gear and equipment. Learning about how an amplifier works is also a huge [...]

Vintage Guitar Straps

There’s something about vintage guitar straps that seem just as equally nostalgic as the guitars themselves. Whether its the old worn out leather or straps with your favorite bands of the era imprinted on them or even a custom one that you’ve had made especially for your tastes and likings, there’s something special about it. [...]

How to Read Guitar Tabs

When I first started playing the guitar, I had no idea how to read guitar tabs. They looked like just a bunch of lines and numbers. My Dad, who taught me how to play, never had a need for guitar tabs – all he needed to do was listen to a song once or twice [...]

Vintage Fender Telecasters

The Fender telecaster, known for its bright cutting tone, has been the preferred guitar for several guitarists, including Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.

Vintage Gretsch Guitars

Vintage Gretsch Guitars are best known for their rockabilly country music appeal. Gretsch is celebrating its 125th anniversary, which makes it even more appropriate to highlight some of their vintage guitars.

The Marshall JTM45 Amplifier

The Marshall JTM45 was the first amplifier ever produced by Marshall as Jim Marshall looked for a cheaper alternative to the Fender Bassman.  While the circuit is basically the same as the Bassman, the most noticeable difference is that the speakers are housed in a closed back cabinet, while the Bassman speakers were housed in [...]

Audio Recording Software

We review the best in audio recording software to help make your recording project as easy and professional as possible. Below we list some of the most popular recording programs and write our thoughts on the pros and cons of each.

Vintage Martin Guitars

This post on vintage martin guitars is inspired by our new Martin guitar, which technically isn’t vintage, but its still beautiful.
Collecting Martin guitars can be somewhat of a pricey habit, but if you enjoy acoustic guitars, then Martin is one of THE names when it comes to acoustic guitars. Martin, which was established in 1833 [...]

Kramer Vintage Guitars

Interested in learning more about Kramer Vintage Guitars? Well, they’re definitely a unique sound and still a favorite among many. They were launched in the 1970’s before being bought and owned by Gibson guitars in the 1980’s. The models from the 70’s feature aluminum necks and later models produced in the 80’s featured wood [...]