Hands On Reviews
Sure the marketing hype sounds good, but there's nothing like hands on reviews to discover the truth about a product.
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The Planet Waves Circuit Breaker Cable
Planet Waves' Circuit Breaker cable has a built-in mute switch to save your equipment from loud pops and squeals when you change guitars with a live equipment. Nice, but how is it in use? This Hands On Review answers that question.
The Planet Waves Pedal Tuner
This comprehensive review of the Planet Waves Sweep/Strobe Pedal Tuner (PW-CT-04), looks at packaging, instructions, operation, and includes tips on use, details of connections, and more...
The Tru-Strobe Tuner
The True Strobe tuner from Planet Waves is one of the most accurate on the market, but how easy is it to use? Is it the right tuner for you? Find out in the latest Hands On Review...
The Planet Waves Chordmaster CTM
The Planet Waves Chordmaster Tuner Metronome (CTM) is the follow-on to their popular pocket chord dictionaries. Is it worth the upgrade? Find out in the Chordmaster Hands On Review...
Roland BOSS DR-880 Rhythm Machine
If you're ready to jam or play live, but don't have a drummer (or bass guitar player) handy, a box like the BOSS DR-880 may be the perfect solution. With built in drum patterns, editing, song construction, guitar amp simulation, is this the perfect accessory for you? Find out more in the BOSS DR-880 Hands on review...
The Zoom H4 Recorder
The Zoom H4 is a palm-sized multi-funtion stereo recorder packed with useful features for the guitarist. For what you get, it's a very affordable package. Read about the key features, including how to play-along with a sound file in this Hands On Review...
Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360
It's fun, it's loud, and it might just make you feel like a real rock star. But what's it really like to play the game found in arcades and basements from coast to coast? Is it anything like playing a real guitar? Can it help you learn? Maybe. Get the inside scoop on Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360...
Guitar Kickstand
From the "Gee, I wish I'd thought of that" file comes the Guitar Kickstand, from the folks at Sound Innovations. This hands on review looks at installation, use at home and on stage. Is the Guitar Kickstand a great accessory, or one that should be kicked to the corner? Find out here...
The Chord Wheel
One question developing players come up with sooner or later is: why do songs that start with a G chord usually also use the C and D chords? Or, how can I take a song written in one key, and play it in another key? The Chord Wheel explains it all...
Clayton Custom Picks
Whether you've got a band, like to give people little things to remember you by, or want to give a unique gift, custom guitar picks are one way to leave an impression. How hard is it to get a pick with your custom artwork, in a thickness and style you like? Read my Hands On Review of my purchase from Clayton Custom Picks...