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Torrefied Tops: Vintage Sounds out of Modern Guitars

Posted on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 16:58.

How oven-roasting wood mimics the effects of time

What to Look for in an Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

Posted on Wednesday, 05 October 2016 14:45.

Noted amp designer Ritchie Fliegler on getting a satisfying amplified sound

Hands-On Review: Fender Jimmie Vaughan Tex-Mex Stratocaster

Posted on Wednesday, 19 February 2014 22:09.

Spicy tones from south of the border

Hands-On Review: D'Addario EXP Strings

Posted on Tuesday, 28 January 2014 13:14.

D’Addario demonstrates their startling powers of EXP

Hands-On Review: Eminence Replacement Guitar Speakers

Posted on Monday, 13 January 2014 11:44.

Changing your speakers to improve your tone

Hands-On Review: Graph Tech GHOST Pickup System

Posted on Monday, 13 January 2014 11:13.

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It’s your ultimate resource for the insights that can help take your music to a higher plane. You’ll find essential music gear buying guides for guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, recording equipment and more. These gear buying guides will help you sort out the specs and features so you can choose the instruments and music equipment that make sense for your style, needs and budget.

When you’re ready to shop for gear, turn to our exclusive Hands-On Reviews and Product Spotlights for unbiased, in-depth product rundowns. We cover music gear in every category including guitars, bass, drums, synths, recording, live sound and more. We touch on all the important specifications and features on hot new products like the Universal Audio Apollo X Audio Interfaces, Korg Monologue, Fender Player Series and more.

Want to learn more about the people and brands behind the musical equipment you love? Check out our Behind The Brand and Gear Pioneers sections to learn the stories of the music gear innovators, product designers and more. We talk to some of the key people at iconic brands like Fender, VOX and Taylor, as well as boutique brands like ribbon mic builder Royer Labs, to get the inside scoop on who they are and how they make the gear you crave.

Check out our artist interviews to find out what inspires and drives the music you love. We keep the focus on the important stuff: the gear and techniques used by some of the biggest artists and bands on the scene today. We also cover new emerging artists to find out what it takes to carve out a style and a presence in today’s constantly evolving music world. We skip the fluff, instead going for the tricks and tips that will make a serious difference in how you sound.

We aim to make The HUB a two-way street. We’ll be counting on your feedback and comments to help create the Internet’s most engaging and useful music gear blog for musicians. Be sure to bookmark The HUB and stay tuned!

The HUB Team @ Musician's Friend

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