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Are Duncan Designed Pickups Good?
Guitars

Are Duncan Designed Pickups Good?

Some pickups are branded as being “Duncan Designed” instead of being from Seymour Duncan. Are they made in the United States? Seymour Duncan makes an incredible pickup. Many guitar manufacturers request this equipment for their instruments, but the cost is prohibitive when creating a mid-level product. That’s why the Duncan […]

John Darko DAC Index Is Now Password Protected
Equipment

John Darko DAC Index Is Now Password Protected

DAC stands for “digital to analog conversion.” John Darko has been one of the most consistent reviewers in this category since 2016. Darko compares rating DACs to trying to hit a moving target. You can find upgraded models, re-contextualization, newcomer perspectives, and the RRP movement all provide influences in this […]

Choosing a Turntable Platter: MDF or Acrylic
Instruments

Choosing a Turntable Platter: MDF or Acrylic

As a general rule, the MDF platter is considered an entry-level product for the modern turntable. If you want to upgrade your listening experience, an investment in an acrylic alternative would be your first choice. Some people like to have both options available. MDF platters tend to work well for […]

Is a Warmoth Telecaster a Good Option
Guitars

Is a Warmoth Telecaster a Good Option?

Warmouth Custom Guitars offers a reasonably priced solution for anyone who wants to do a custom build. You can get an instrument created that looks and sounds like a Telecaster while enjoying the customization you want. Before you order something from Warmoth, you’ll want to review the current notices and […]

Playing Dead Notes
Guitars

Playing Dead Notes

Music encourages creativity, imagination, and composition. When a simple groove seems too repetitive, it might be necessary to spice things up by creating places for dead notes. The most common place to hear a dead note is within a bass line, although a composer can incorporate this element into their […]

Seymour Duncan What Is the “Woman Tone”
Music

Seymour Duncan: What Is the “Woman Tone?”

The first introduction to the Woman Tone on the guitar came from the 1964 Gibson SG. It was a distinctive sound that Eric Clapton used for several solos in that era, with songs like “I Feel Free” creating a notable, almost creamy effect. Clapton defined his unique sound by having […]

Is US Audio Mart a Joke
Equipment

Is US Audio Mart a Joke?

If you want to talk with audiophiles, buy or sell equipment, or have a friendly chat with a fellow enthusiast, most audio sites and forums require a paid membership today. That’s why US Audio Mart stands out right now. It’s a classified ads website used for Hi-Fi, used audio needs, […]