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Notes for Notes is a non-profit organization dedicated to building and staffing recording studios for kids in Boys & Girls clubs, giving the gift of music to those who might not have access to it...

Amp wattage ratings are a quick and easy way to understand roughly how loud an amplifier is, but there’s a lot of misunderstanding as well. Is 50 watts half the volume of 100? Is 40 watts enough to play...

It’s no secret that a key component of getting a tight, aggressive guitar tone is to use an overdrive pedal in front of your amp. For those of us on a budget, this is something we typically do in the...

The Ibanez Sabre series of guitars were an anomaly of the 80's that was created for guitarists who craved a sleeker design than what most other manufacturers were putting out. They were unique, lightweight,...

All it takes is a single web search for “Klon Centaur” to show how hyped up and ridiculously expensive boutique pedals can be. Boutique pedals are sought after for a reason - their attention to detail,...

Schecter is a company that is often associated with metal guitars. While they do offer some really tasty guitars for metal, such as the KM-7 MK-II, the Schecter line-up is quite versatile, with a large variety...

There is one essential way to better yourself as a musician thatevery successful musician does but most of us ignore it completely. No, it’s not ear training. It’s not music theory. It’s definitely...

Notable for their playability, quality, and comfort, Japanese Ibanez guitars have been a huge staple in rock music since the 1980's. We've reviewed plenty of these guitars, such as the...

There are only a handful of bands that can be considered pioneers of modern progressive metal (or “djent”, as many controversially call it), but a key component of that musical evolution comes in the form...

Do you know what's better than a guitar that looks beautiful? A guitar that you can't even see (terrible camouflage joke)! Today, we'll be reviewing the E-II M-II, a camo-finished guitar with a fantastic knack...