Guitar synthesis has evolved from a complex, pickup-dependent technology to an accessible tool that any guitarist can use to expand their sonic palette. Today’s synth pedals eliminate the barriers ...

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That mindset led her to invest in an Ernie Ball VP JR volume pedal so her hands could focus on playing rather than manipulating the guitar itself. Then she realized its usefulness ...

Musicians, it seems, have always wanted to alter the sounds of their instruments. Over the course of centuries, strings have been added to guitars for a fuller sound. The composition of those strings ...

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