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A Lesson In Cool
Ben Verellen of Seattle, Wa, has created a stunning line of custom amplifiers that look as unique as they sound. Ben takes us through his shop and breaks down his building process.
Trust Your Ears, But Be Aware...
Read along as Pete Cage of Cage Amplifiers (based in Demascus, Maryland) takes us through his workshop. We will learn about his early inspirations for electronics, projects he has completed, philosophies, and more.
A Silent Goodbye
A quick blog entry summarizing the first ever Tone Movement trip. This article contains no actual technical data or editorial content, but is merely a recap of the month long adventure of gathering material for our articles.
Fear And Loathing In Nashvegas
Few events in the music industry are as fun and/or trying as the annual Summer NAMM event in Nashville, TN. Join in as Logan and Andrew do their best to keep up with the hustle and bustle of NAMM life, and get into some shenanigans along the way.
Fear And Loathing In Nashvegas Cont'd.
A continuation of our famed 'Fear And Loathing In Nashvegas' article. Join in as Andrew and Logan navigate through the catacombs of Summer NAMM and the streets of Nashville, TN.
A Perfect Storm Of Awesome
3 Monkeys Amps is a company with a unique and intriguing background. In this article, we spend some time with two of the company's owners in their home workshop and discuss their history as well as some great new products.
FIF : Troubleshooting A Noisy Signal Chain
If you're like most, you've probably noticed that your rig often has a varying level of noise in it, and that this level of noise depends heavily on the environment in which you're using your gear. In this article, we'll go over some best practices for hunting down and reducing noise in your setup.
MIM: Build A Mojotone TS-1 Pedal Kit
Building a pedal kit is a great way to get familiar with a number of electronic components and the tools needed to work with them. Today we are assembling a Mojotone TS-1 Tube Screamer pedal kit one step at a time to hone our DIY skills!
Tone Capacitors
Experimenting with tone caps is one of the quickest and cheapest ways to change the sound of your guitar. Learn about a few of the cap values and types and how they will affect your overall tone.
The Importance Of Impedance
Electrical impedance can be a tricky thing to wrap your head around at first, but this article will put it into simple terms to help you get started.