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If you play a brass instrument, you’re familiar with its leadpipe. Although you might not have known its name until now, this component is where you place the mouthpiece to play. It’s the instrument’s primary receiver, connecting the sounds you produce to the main tuning slide. When you have a […]
When you hear people discussing how many ohms a speaker provides, what they’re talking about is the product’s impedance. All electrical components and circuits resist electrical currents to a certain extent. The way we measure that feature is what becomes the impedance rating for the speakers, symbolized by the Greek […]
If you love playing older guitars, the Martin HD28 and HD28v could be one of your next favorite instruments. Although the brand reimagined the HD28 to include many of the unique features from the vintage version, it also decided to retire the previous model. Both guitars deliver a booming result […]
When you first purchase the Bose SoundLink Mini, you’ll get a charger that comes with your speaker. Once you plug it into a standard receptacle, it’ll give your battery enough juice for a few hours of portable entertainment. For most people, that setup is a straightforward way to ensure that […]
When you think about the benefits of a tube stereo amplifier, it’s not unreasonable to expect to pay at least $1,000 for audiophile-quality sound. An all-tube design with an integrated amp does an excellent job of enhancing vinyl’s best qualities while taking away the hiss and scratch. When you equip […]
Is it possible to upgrade a Fender Stratocaster with humbucker pickups? As with most guitars, you can customize a Strat with whatever pickups you prefer. You can change out all of the electronics while only keeping the body if that is your goal! What happens when you trade the single-coil […]
When was the last time you heard high-quality sounds coming from a subwoofer? If the speaker was correctly installed within an appropriate enclosure, you likely enjoyed the buzzing and low frequencies that tickled your ears. When the subs aren’t installed correctly, the enclosure can become a problem. Although it isn’t […]
When you want to play a Fender Telecaster, you have two options available to consider. The guitar manufacturer provides a Thinline design or a solid body model. Once you understand the differences between these two options, selecting the instrument that works for your needs is much easier. If you look […]
The first audio amplifier was created in 1906. A man named Lee DeForest came up with the idea of created amplification by using a triode vacuum tube. It was a mechanism that came from another one of his inventions called the Audion. DeForest noticed that when he had a diode […]
When you ask what key rappers are in when they perform, a common reply is that they’re in the key of “G.” It’s an inside joke that means the artist is “gangsta.” The truth about what key rappers use when performing is a little murkier. Since most rapping occurs within […]