Gear History

Interview: The Godfather of the Modern Pedalboard Speaks | Bacon's Archive

Just How Pioneering Was Wendy Carlos' "Switched-On Bach"?

A Clear, Concise History of Dan Armstrong's See-Through Guitars

7 Perfect Mistake Beats: When Producers Screwed Up, But Loved the Results

6 Crucial Steps on the Way to the Modern Drum Kit

Interview: The Man Leo Fender Trusted to Test the Stratocaster | Bacon's Archive

Video: What Makes Motown Sound Like Motown?

When Ensoniq Brought Samplers to the Masses: The Mirage, EPS, and ASR-10

Recording Abbey Road: The Beatles' First (and Last) Album of the Modern Era

The Making of Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814"

Danelectro's UB-2 and the Early Days of 6-String Basses

A History of Guitar Magazines: From S.S. Stewart's to She Shreds

The Wolfgang Saga: How 3 Brands Built Eddie Van Halen's Signature Guitar

The True Story of Buz Watson, Mythic Rhodes Piano Tech

The Guitars of Woodstock: A Guide to the Festival's Most Iconic Gear

5 Great UK Bass Builders from the '70s and '80s Custom Boom

Vox AC15 vs. Fender Deluxe Reverb: The Differences That Matter

In Praise of the Humble, Underrated Boss Blues Driver

The Story of the Ibanez JEM: How Steve Vai's Superstrat Reinvented the Signature Guitar

Home Studio Takeover: A Brief History of Chart-Topping DIY Productions

A Guide to Black Panel Fender Amps

A Brief History of the Jazzmaster

Can't Afford a Classic Synth? Here Are 8 Affordable Alternatives

The Persistence of Chorus Effects in Modern Indie Pop