For a long time, harmonica players that wanted to play with a band were at a big disadvantage. While vocal, guitar, and bass amplification were easy to come by, harmonica players often had to work around all sorts of equipment limitations. However, … [Read more...]

Choosing a mouthpiece for tenor saxophone (or really any instrument) can be a daunting task.With hundreds of options and lots of variables (tip opening, chamber shape, baffle, etc.), it can be incredibly challenging to know how to narrow down … [Read more...]

The reed is one of the most critical parts of any woodwind instrument, and one of the most difficult to pick out - especially for a beginner. If you’re lost or overwhelmed in the search for a good reed, here are some of the most important things to … [Read more...]

Clarinet mouthpieces come in an almost unlimited number of styles and prices.Like any musical equipment, though, spending more doesn't mean you’re getting something better unless it works better with your own personal musical style.However, … [Read more...]

Released first in 1978, the Boss DS-1 has been the driving (no pun intended) force behind some of the most popular guitar sounds for the past (almost) four decades. Guitar greats like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, John Frusciante, Rivers Cuomo, and Kurt … [Read more...]