Gear History

A Tribute to the ARP 2500, the Close Encounters Synth

5 Old School Chorus Pedals Worthy of a Second Look

5 Groundbreaking Fender Amps That Never Caught On

3 Times Electric Guitar Makers Tried to Ditch Wood

Video: Making a Beat with an MPC2000XL

Roger Linn on Drum Samples, Prince, and Unlocking Virtuosity in Electronic Music

The 20 Most Popular Guitar Amps You Can Buy for Less than $500

A Guide to Jazzmaster Knockoffs of the 1960s

A Tribute to Glen Campbell, the Guitarist

Syd Barrett, "Piper at the Gates Of Dawn," and the Jext Telez Buzz Tone

Another Magical Mystery Drum: Ringo's Golden Snare

A Brief History of High–Output Pickups

A Closer Look at the High-Tech Mattocasters of Muse's Matt Bellamy

The Story of Kay Guitars, Told in 10 Reverb Listings

5 Vintage Tremolo Systems That Never Caught On

How 4 High–Gain Pioneers Got Their Start with Mods

6 Young Musicians Who Tour with Vintage Instruments

The 22 Most Outrageous Guitar Finishes on Reverb Right Now

The Anatomy of a Super Strat

6 Innovators Who Weren't Musicians That Changed How We Play Music

Do American Violins Get the Respect They Deserve?

10 Superb Vintage Japanese Guitars on Reverb Right Now

Beyond the Signature: The Markets and Stories Behind 5 Classic Artist Models

Alesis HR–16: The Great Forgotten Drum Machine of the '80s