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Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard

Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard
Fender tweed amps of the 1950’s have become world renowned tools for recording, live performance, and even at-home practicing. Original models are now high-value collector’s items and Fender has since introduced many newer amps sporting the ‘tweed look’, though with modern updates and features. There’s also plenty of modern Fender vintage-style reissues such […] Continue reading: Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard

Timeless Tones: The Legacy and Impact of the Fender Deluxe Reverb

Timeless Tones: The Legacy and Impact of the Fender Deluxe Reverb
When it comes to electric guitars and basses, Fender is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and has been for the last 60 plus years. But it all began with the amps! Leo Fender himself was a passionate radio repairman who would eventually design some of the most significant circuits in music history. […] Continue reading: Timeless Tones: The Legacy and Impact of the Fender Deluxe Reverb

The Amps Heard Round The World: Marshall JCM 800 Series

The Amps Heard Round The World: Marshall JCM 800 Series
Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of a Marshall? England’s rock and roll hall of fame brand has been amplifying the world since the early 60’s, but which of them offer ‘the’ quintessential Marshall sound? Well, like anything that evolves over time, that depends on what period of music you’re looking at. Perhaps you […] Continue reading: The Amps Heard Round The World: Marshall JCM 800 Series

Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State

Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State
When it comes to navigating the various options available for amps, it can be a confusing and overwhelming task to soak in all the information out there. At the end of the day, nobody wants to plug in and sound BAD (unless of course, they do?). But the route to achieve your optimal […] Continue reading: Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State

What’s The Deal With Fender Reverb Units?

What’s The Deal With Fender Reverb Units?
We’ve all heard the sounds of lush reverb effects on our favorite music. Whether it’s found on a twangy surf instrumental or the vocal track of a great singer, you’ll know it when you hear it. Reverb is a natural phenomenon of our world that’s present almost everywhere, from shouting in a large […] Continue reading: What’s The Deal With Fender Reverb Units?

The Fender Princeton: A Compact Powerhouse That Echoes Through The Decades

The Fender Princeton: A Compact Powerhouse That Echoes Through The Decades
In the last few decades, both recording and live sound practices have relied on close-miking amps to achieve the desired sound, allowing guitar players to leave their 100-watt stacks at home in favor of something smaller and lower output. This is common practice now, and for many it has made life a lot […] Continue reading: The Fender Princeton: A Compact Powerhouse That Echoes Through The Decades

A Closer Look At The Fender Champ: Small But Mighty

A Closer Look At The Fender Champ: Small But Mighty
When it comes to choosing an amplifier, there’s an infinite sea of options and specs to explore. From enormous powerhouse Marshall stacks to the crisp and clean sounds of a Vox AC-30, there’s a small and simple amp thats become just as legendary, the 5-Watt Fender Champ. The Fender Champ amplifier is an iconic piece […] Continue reading: A Closer Look At The Fender Champ: Small But Mighty

ToneTips With ToneMaster: Exploring Crunch

ToneTips With ToneMaster: Exploring Crunch
by Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson Greetings, fellow sonic pilgrims and tone enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the corridors of sound, as we unveil a brand-new chapter in the realm of musical exploration. I am thrilled to present to you “ToneTime With ToneMaster,” a column that transcends the ordinary and delves into the […] Continue reading: ToneTips With ToneMaster: Exploring Crunch