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  1. History Of The Jim Dunlop CryBaby Wah-Wah Pedal

    History Of The Jim Dunlop CryBaby Wah-Wah Pedal
    When the wah-wah first hit the music scene, it didn’t take long before every musician and producer wanted that signature effect as part of their arsenal. Unfortunately – as with a few other early effects – wah-wah’s were notoriously inconsistent in their tone and build quality, varying greatly from pedal to pedal. For example, Jimi Hendrix was known to go through numerous pedals before finding one that he liked. This made the effect lose much of its popularity, causing many manufacturers to eventually phase out their own models. One such wah was the legendary Thomas Organ/Vox Cry Baby.   Continue reading →
  2. Cover Songs That Became More Popular Than The Orginals

    Cover Songs That Became More Popular Than The Orginals
    While most of the songs on this list were a successes in their own right, they were each ultimately surpassed by another artist’s rendition, at least in sales. Not even music legends like Bob Dylan or Fleetwood Mac were immune to being outdone by another artist’s cover. Maybe it was a case of releasing the right song at the right time, the appeal of the artist or changing just enough to make a good tune even better great. Whatever the case, the following are five cover songs that for one reason or another became much more popular than the originals that inspired them.   Continue reading →
  3. Bass Players who Broke the Mold

    Bass Players who Broke the Mold
    [caption id="attachment_2998" align="alignright" width="143"]220px-LesClaypool Primus frontman Les Claypool at Bonnaroo 2002.[/caption] For years, a bass’s traditional role was playing the root note of the chord, holding down the low-end while the guitar sat in the lead but over the years, the bass was taken to a whole new level. The following is just a small sample of amazing bass players that prove you don't need to be a lead guitarist to steal the show! Continue reading →
  4. Eric Clapton Tone Tips

    Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster Torino Red @ $1,599.99 Eric Clapton is a guitar legend in every sense of the word. His style and technique is among the world's best, continuously inspiring guitarists everywhere to play from the heart without reservation. But beyond his technical talent on the guitar, his signature tones are also some of the best know in music. Let...
  5. The History of Aguilar Amplification

    The History of Aguilar Amplification
    [caption id="attachment_2610" align="alignright" width="300"]db680 The Aguilar DB 680[/caption] Over the last 20 years, Aguilar Amplification has carved a name for itself on the back of superior engineering, top of the line equipment and a deep dedication to every aspect of a bass's sound. While the company might not be as well known as some of the huge players such as Ampeg or Fender, savvy bass players  know that if you're looking for top quality bass gear and tone, Aguilar Amplification will definitely deliver! And just like many of the best companies in the music business, the story of Aguilar Amplification all started with the pursuit of better tone. Continue reading →