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Attack of the Acoustic-Electric Hybrids: Babicz Octane, Ovation VXT, Taylor T5 Custom
This past year (2007) has seen a huge surge in the popularity of acoustic-electric or electric-acoustic hybrid guitars: instruments that attempt to straddle that magical ... -
Drum Recording 101: A Primer
At some point in your musical life, you’ll want to record drums for yourself and have them sound good, whether for rough demos or full-blown ... -
RJM Music Technology RG-16 Audio Loop and Function Switcher
Are you happy with only a single-channel amp and no more than one or two effects in your setup? If so, read no further — ... -
Jordan Rudess: Keyboard Wizardry on The Road Home
The latest solo release from keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess, The Road Home, is a progressive rock masterpiece that features Jordan and a collection of outstanding ... -
Suhr Pro Series S2 Guitar
In the past, most Suhr instruments were custom-spec’ed to order, but recently, Suhr has begun offering a few “standard” popular configurations that use the same ... -
Porcupine Tree: Making Rock Music Interesting Again, One Album at a Time
Why does the record industry have such a problem with the term progressive rock? If you look at album sales, artists ranging from Pink Floyd ... -
Steven Wilson: Fear of a Blank Interview
Steven Wilson is one of our greatest musical heroes today. As the guitarist, lead vocalist, and principle songwriter for Porcupine Tree, he defines the sound ... -
Sierra Guitars Tahoe Series SJS98CE
Any time of year, the Sierra Nevada mountains that surround Lake Tahoe offer beautiful scenery, and as the inspiration behind the line of instruments from ... -
Fuchs Tripledrive Supreme TDS-150
Great tone and the Holy Grail – two things people have sought throughout the ages. Fortunately, if you can play well and have a lot ... -
Dream Theater: In the Presence of Great Musicians
L to R: James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, Mike Portnoy Dream Theater, the reigning kings of progressive metal, return this month with Systematic ...
