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  1. The Kings of Leon - The Gear & The Glory

    From Left: Matthew, Nathan, Caleb and Jared Followill As any normal music fan, we sometimes aren’t satisfied with simply the songs when it comes to our favorite bands. Some of us want to know their back story, some of us want to know who they’re dating, and some of us even want to know their favorite food! While some fans...
  2. The Anatomy of a Pickup and the Advantages of RWRP

    The essential components of a single coil pickup Here at PAL, we like to give our customers the most accurate and helpful information in their quest for finding that perfect setup. Whether it’s through our series of reviews or tech articles, we believe that the more you know about your gear the more you will ultimately get out of it...
  3. The Beginnings of The Strokes and The Gear That Got Them There

    From Left: Hammond Jr, Casablancas, Fraiture, Moretti and Valensi As any normal music fan, we sometimes aren’t satisfied with simply the songs when it comes to our favorite bands. Some of us want to know their back story, some of us want to know who they’re dating, and some of us even want to know their favorite food! While some...
  4. The Many Faces of the Guitar Pickup

    EMG 81: A poplular active pickup One of the most important aspects of a guitar’s overall sound is by far the pickups. When these things were invented in the earlier part of the last century, it not only gave birth to the electric guitar but also immeasurably changed the history of popular music. Over the years, pickups have evolved as...
  5. Popular Effects Pedals and Pickups for Metal

    Arguably Zakk Wylde's favorite pedal . . . ever! There are a few things that most every musician needs when it comes to rocking out to the best of their ability. You need a guitar and an amplifier, of course, and while some like AC/DC’s Angus Young need nothing else besides maybe a cable and some picks, most players use...