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Vinyl has lasting appeal because of its consistent qualities and visual aesthetics. It’s a canvas where musicians can deliver something incredible for your listening enjoyment with artwork that reinforces the message of the songs. Part of that process includes printing art directly onto the vinyl disc. It’s a tradition that […]
The Element II comes from the brilliant designers at JDS Labs. This company designs and manufactures some of the best audiophile amps and DACs you can find anywhere in the world. Their goal is relatively simple. Every product is meant to deliver a genuine and authentic sound while offering affordability […]
Paul Bigsby once declared that he could build anything. When we made that statement, he went from building Crocker motorcycles to creating musical instruments. Bigsby was a foreman in the LA machine shop where Crocker motorcycles were built. He would eventually form a relationship with Merle Travis, who needed help […]
You’ve just wrapped on the best music you’ve ever recorded. It’s going to be an epic album. How much should you expect to pay for the artwork that accompanies your work? You’re an artist looking for some new clients. Several bands are in the market to have some album covers […]
The Fender Stratocaster (“Strat”) is an electric guitar that Leo Fender’s team designed between 1952 to 1954. That team included Freddie Tavares, George Fullerton, and Bill Carson. This electric guitar has been continuously manufactured since 1954, featuring a double cutaway design with an extended horn shape on the body for […]
When you have a DAW to use at home, it can be lots of fun to experiment with your audio and mastering techniques. One option that many home musicians use with their recording software involves samples and loops. Since VCV Rack is a standalone-only choice, you don’t receive the integrated […]
Guitars were expensive in the 1970s. If you wanted to grab a Fender Stratocaster in 1977, the MSRP was just under $600. That puts the price of it at $2,400 when accounting for inflation. That investment got you an instrument with a neck pocket where you could fit at least […]
Martin guitars are bulletproof instruments that can handle some intricate playing and the occasional impact without experiencing significant damage. Although many of them get made in the United States, many are manufactured or assembled in Mexico. When musicians compare a Mexican Martin to one built in the United States, they […]
Gibson debuted the ES-335 guitar in 1958. It was a semi-hollow design that quickly earned the nickname “Dot” because of the Pearloid inlay developed for the instrument. Several unique innovations were part of the original ES-335, including the guitar offering the first thin line archtop that musicians could purchase. In […]
When someone picks up a guitar for the first time, they almost always get a feel for the instrument’s rhythm. Each chord strum creates specific body movements that correlate into a 1-2-3-4 beat. The rhythm a guitarist establishes can help them establish melodies, backgrounds, or percussive elements while giving momentum […]