Gear History

6 Vintage British Amp Brands Worth Tracking Down, Part 2

Interview: OG Ron C on The Evolution of Slowed and Chopped Music

What Could Joe Meek Teach Today's Home Recordists?

Did Leo Fender Really Invent the Electric Bass?

The Casio RZ-1: An Entry-Level Sampler Behind Top-Tier Beats

Annette Peacock's Voice-Activated Moog Modular System

Revisiting Sandy Denny's Songwriting Prowess

Video: Pedal Platform Amps—A New Breed of Tone Machine

Kirk Hammett, George Lynch, and ESP's Emergence on the Metal Scene

Following The Staple Singers' Journey from Spirituals to Funk

When Hip-Hop Went Hi-Fi

The Undefeated Lee Dorsey

Curtis Mayfield, Curtom Records, and the Legacy of Artist-Run Labels

A Guide to the Early Work of Bob Marley and the Wailers

The Black Gear Pioneers That Popularized 3 Game-Changing Instruments

The Story of the Gretsch White Penguin

The Les Paul's First Comeback: When Gibson Re-Launched the Line

What Is NAMM and Why Does It Matter?

Why Miles Davis Wah'd

What Ever Happened to the Rack Guitar Rigs of the '80s and '90s?

How Gretsch Guitars Came Back from the Brink

Video: The Stories of 5 Oddball Vintage Basses

The Uncommon Instruments Behind 7 Great Tracks

The Revolutionary Chip Inside Your Favorite New Pedals