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  1. TECH TIPS: The Immortal Amplifier Mod

    Note that this mod requires working with the highest voltages in the amplifier. If you decide that you want to do this yourself, be absolutely certain that you already know how to do it safely before you start – unplug the amp, let it sit for an hour, etc. If you have any doubts, take it to a tech who...
  2. Mojo, Superstition and Tone

    Here at PAL, We're all about helping musicians get closer to living the dream and conquering their musical goals, therefore we love sharing articles we find to spread knowledge about gear and equipment. The article we found and would like to share today is a bit different than usual though. Let’s talk about something a little more… supernatural. More than...
  3. The Two Faces of the Telecaster

    Different worlds, same guitar: The Telecaster in the hands of (clockwise from upper left) Jimmy Bryant (circa early 1950s), John 5, Marty Stuart and the Smithereens’ Jim Babjak. Thoughts on the musically fascinating double life of Fender’s original electric guitar. If there was ever a guitar with a split personality, it’s the Telecaster. One the one hand, it’s universally regarded...
  4. FENDER Introduces Special Edition G-Dec 3 Thirty Amps

    The G-Dec 3 Thirty Metal. The Fender Limited Edition G-Dec 3 Thirty amps have arrived at Pro Audio Land! Order the one that best suits your playing today! Fender ’s acclaimed G-DEC 3 Thirty practice amp is now available in three genre-specific FSR (Factory Special Run) versions tailor-made for blues, metal and country guitarists. Like the standard 30-watt blackface G-DEC...
  5. TECH TIPS: Getting Heavy

    Guitar tones in modern music are louder and heavier than ever. The big, crushing riffs so prevalent in modern rock and metal would doubtless scare the pants off the progenitors of years past. If you record at home, you may have experienced a lot of frustration getting these tones to work with your recordings. I’ve been on both sides of...