Interviews News Pro Audio J Mascis on the reemergence of Dinosaur Jr. and a special Telecaster by Dan Shaw J Mascis is just as legendary for his pursuit of tone as he is for penning alt-rock anthems for Dinosaur Jr. We chatted about the…
News Pro Audio Fender celebrates NAIDOC Week by turning two guitars into playable art by Tim McArtney Fender, Dan Sultan, and two Aboriginal artists have joined together for NAIDOC Week to turn two guitars into art pieces to be auctioned off to…
News Pro Audio Joe Bonamassa’s 1951 Fender Nocaster ‘The Bludgeon’ gets the signature treatment by Daniel Croft It would be next to impossible to find a guitarist with a collection like Joe Bonamassa. His Nocaster however, is the pièce de résistance. Joe…
Features Pro Audio The Fender Jazz Bass: a modern instrument for the modern player by Jonathan Mendolicchio Streamlined for ergonomic playability, modernity and innovation, the Fender Jazz Bass redefined the way the bass guitar could and would be played. Fender hit the…
Lists Pro Audio Check out the best electric guitars you can get your hands on by Borna Crvelin It’s been harsh time for the last few years. Thinking of getting the electric guitar of your dreams? Here are a few of our favourites….
Lists Pro Audio Short scale bass: the sound, the science, and the stars by Tim McArtney The short scale bass has been holding down the bottom end for decades. Let’s see why this short-in-stature yet larger-than-life instrument is more popular than…
Features Pro Audio How the Fender Bassman set the standard for guitar amplification by Dan Shaw The Fender Bassman emerged from the factory to give voice to the bass. But it went on to become a classic for guitarists as well,…
Features Pro Audio P is for perfection: the tale of the Fender Precision Bass by Josh Clarke The Precision Bass was truly the first of its kind. Its low-end power and ergonomic design made the electric bass a rock band essential. The…
Features Pro Audio A foolproof guide to finding your perfect Fender Telecaster by Happy Choosing the right Telecaster can be tricky, so we’ve read the history books and compiled a list of legendary examples to help you find one…
News Pro Audio Engineering the Sound: test-driving the brand new Fender Mustang Micro by Dan Shaw Fender has just launched the Mustang Micro personal guitar amplifier. Engineering the Sound was keen to dial in some classic tones. Fender pretty much laid…
Interviews Pro Audio As Death Cab for Cutie turns 24, Ben Gibbard’s foot is still on the gas by Oliver Newland We talk with Ben Gibbard, frontman of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, about Seattle in the ’90s, getting a real job, and…
Features Pro Audio Plug into the best 11 guitar amps of 2020 by Nick Mielczarek Whether it’s tube, solid-state, or digital modelling, a combo or head, there are tons of tonal options out there. Check out the best 11 guitar…
Interviews Music Tash Sultana chats their Fender Signature Series: “I feel like I’m just at the beginning” by Emily Elvish When Tash Sultana was gifted their first guitar at the age of three, no one could possibly imagine the artistic force that kid would grow into. From unchaperoned open mics, to bedroom recordings…
