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  1. Finding that Perfect Vintage Tone

    Marshall 1962 BluesBreaker w/ Celestion GreenBack Speakers One of the things that stand out to me from being one of the younger guys in a given situation is that I always hear those old music veterans talk about how great things were back in the “good old days.” No internet, stuffed-crust pizza or Adriana Lima? I’ll pass, but I do...
  2. The History and Features of the Marshall JCM800

    Marshall JCM-800 Lead Series 2203 Valve Amplifier      When it comes to amplification, fewer names can command the respect, authority and history as the Marshall brand of amplifiers. These amps pretty much defined that overdriven sound that made ‘60s what it is and kept that tradition going by becoming the absolute go-to amplifier for most genres of hard rock...
  3. Local Artist Feature: Smiles

    There's nothing like the smell of an overcrowded rock show. As I stepped into the middle of the crowded dance floor, the air around me became so congested I could clearly smell the odd mixture of cigarettes and liquor on the two girls behind me. After about two minutes more of stale top 40 radio, the DJ towards the corner...
  4. A Look at the Mighty Preamplifier

    Avalon U5 Direct Input Preamp When you really think about it, music can be described similarly to other forms of art that specifically require a mix of skill, tools and imagination. And while I’m certain there are plenty of better analogies out there than the following, imagine constructing the perfect tone and tune akin to that of a painter working...
  5. Home Studio: Room Modes and Why They ABSOLUTELY Matter

    JBL LSR 2310SP 10" Powered Studio Subwoofer @ $399.00 Earlier this week, we here at PAL talked about finding the perfect speakers for a home studio setup. We described the two kinds of studio monitors – powered and unpowered – as well as each of their inherent flaws. With powered monitors, you will need to connect them to a power...