Features Pro Audio Mutant bodies and experimental electronics: navigating the unmapped territory of Soviet guitars by Samantha Hughes Cold-War era Soviet guitar manufacturers were pushing out a range of weird and wonderful guitars, largely devoid of any Western…
News Pro Audio Phoebe Bridgers’ smashed guitar tops $100,000 at auction by Tim McArtney ICYMI, Phoebe Bridgers smashed the hell out of a Danelectro Baritone Guitar on Saturday Night Live. Now, it’s sold at…
Features Pro Audio Maton guitars: from the workshop to the world stage by Tim McArtney Maton is a household name, but there’s so much more to this Australian company. From humble beginnings to a juggernaut,…
News Pro Audio Meet Epiphone’s ‘Gold Glory’: Jared James Nichols’ new signature Goldtop by Daniel Croft Blues shredder Jared James Nichols has distilled his raw and aggressive style into a single axe: the Epiphone ‘Gold Glory’….
Pro Audio Weird The story of Djent: when too many strings just ain’t enough by Dan Shaw Characterised by epic, aggressive tone – and guitars with too many strings – djent is a worldwide phenomenon. Let’s take…
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…
News Pro Audio Ernie Ball Music Man launches reimagined St. Vincent ‘Goldie’ by Tim McArtney Guitar icon St. Vincent has teamed up with Ernie Ball Music Man to reimagine her signature electric guitar, ‘Goldie’. St….
News Pro Audio Baritone guitar: the tale of the unsung guitar hero by Tim McArtney Even though you might not recognise the baritone guitar by its look, you will know that low, distinctive sound. Let’s…
News Pro Audio Loved the Komorebi? Dreadbox has launched four more pedals by Emily Suine If you loved Komorebi, you are going to want to meet Darkness, Kinematic, Raindrops and Lethargy: the newest stompboxes by…
Lists Pro Audio 7 of the best Angus Young riffs you’ve never heard before by Daniel Croft Back in Black, Thunderstruck and a truckload more: there are countless famous Angus Young riffs in the rock canon. So…
Pro Audio Tips Studio to the stage: how to bring your audio ‘A game’ to your next gig by Borna Crvelin Sound in the studio is considered the pinnacle of fidelity, so here are some tips for bringing that cutting-edge to…
Features Pro Audio Carol Kaye: The most prolific bassist you’ve never heard of by Emily Suine Have you ever listened to The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Sonny & Cher or Simon & Garfunkel? Then chances are,…
Lists Pro Audio 12 anthems that celebrate the 12 string guitar by Daniel Croft The 12 string guitar is an instrument that adds a distinctly wondrous characteristic to any song – and when used…