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Distortion isn't a bad thing, but there is an epidemic sweeping the nation that you're not going to hear about on the 6 o'clock news, and it's a mass dependence on hard-clipped soundwaves.

Oh Sees' John Dwyer: 21st Century Renaissance Man

Now in the 20th year of his ever-evolving band project, the recently renamed Oh Sees, the DIY road dog lets it bleed onstage and on his new album, Orc.

First Look: TC Electronic Quintessence

The PG axeman John Bohlinger shows how this new stomp can take your solo guitar performance into the realm of the Allman Brothers and Thin Lizzy.


Vertex Effects Steel String Review Does the mythic quest for Dumble-style tones culminate in this boutique box?
Reader Guitar of the Month: The Mule A versatile workhorse guitar with gritty tone and the capability for swapping electronics.
On Bass: More Than Four Extra Notes A little extra on top usually means something good, so why not a little extra something on the bottom?
State of the Stomp: Welcome Back, Bad Monkey! A forgotten zombie pedal returns from the dead to rekindle an old friendship and bring a new perspective.

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