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amplifiers
Whether you live in an apartment, share walls with sleeping kids, or just want to play at midnight without consequences, this guide breaks down the best
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amplifiers
Two roads lead to great guitar tone — a modeling amp with everything built in, or a pedalboard you build piece by piece. Here's how to decide which one fits
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guitars
Trying to choose your first acoustic-electric guitar? We break down three popular options — a slim-body Yamaha, a full-size Fender dreadnought, and a
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pedals-and-accessories
That hum or high-pitched whine coming through your amp might not be your guitar — it's likely your pedalboard's power supply. Here's how to diagnose the
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guitars
Three budget-friendly electric guitars that real players are buying as entry points into rock and metal — compared side by side so you can pick the right one
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amplifiers
Two amps that connect to your phone, learn your songs, and fit in a backpack — here's whether the Positive Grid Spark 2 or Spark GO can actually replace your
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