HeyJaredMatt McCracken
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Cort KX500 Baritone review (opens the original)
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For metal players, the Cort KX500 Baritone is absolutely worth your consideration. The build quality is fantastic, and the playability is spot on, with a nice low action out of the box. The Seymour Duncan humbuckers definitely deliver when it comes to the demands of modern metal. They’re not the most versatile, though, so if you want something that can cover genres other than the heavy stuff, you’d be best off looking elsewhere. Seymour Duncan humbuckers deliver searing metal tones. Setup out of
Guitar Center just dropped its mega Guitar-A-Thon sale with discounts hitting up to 30% off Fender, Epiphone, MXR, and loads more (opens the original)
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Guitar Center just kicked off its huge Guitar-A-Thon sale today and, having covered these events for years now, I can confidently say this one is worth a serious look. We aren't just talking a handful of clearance items here, there's major brands and major discounts in play - some as high as 30% - and there should be something for every type of player and budget. Running from today through October 7, GC is slashing prices by up to 30% across the board on some incredibly desirable gear. Whether y
"The sounds are the cream of the crop": Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 review (opens the original)
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Packing some of the very best effects algorithms into a pedalboard-friendly format, the Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 is an absolute triumph. I’ve tested a lot of multi-effects units over the past few years, and the sounds here are absolutely the cream of the crop. It requires deep diving and knob-twiddling to get the most out of it, but the level of customization on offer is huge, and it’s a pedal that can play in pretty much any genre you can think of. A full suite of stunning studio-grade effe
How to record your guitar in GarageBand (opens the original)
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Looking to get started recording electric guitar? If you own a Mac, GarageBand is a great place to hone your chops. It’s easy to use and has plenty of built-in features and functionality. It also helps that it’s available completely free! I’ve been recording guitars for well over 20 years, from my home studio with a laptop and audio interface to running fully cranked tube amps through microphones costing many thousands of dollars into a priceless late 70s Neve desk. Great results are very achiev
"A stable platform for chugging": Jackson Signature Sleep Token IV review (opens the original)
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If you love drop-tuned metal and want to focus on riffs rather than shredding, the Jackson Signature Sleep Token IV Monarkh is a great alternative to a 7- or 8-string guitar. The pickup choice is flexible enough for djent riffs as it is cowboy chords, and the looks are distinctive enough to make it appealing to ST fans without putting off the wider metal community, who perhaps aren’t so obsessive about the band. A great guitar for downtuned modern metal riffing. The pale moon ebony fretboard is
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