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Includes Guitar Amp Modellers, Guitar Combos, Speakers, Pickups, Guitar Accessories plus Guitar-related Techniques/Tips.

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    Q. What are the correct input impedances for Guitars and Mics?

    I bought a Boss guitar effects processor the other day and noticed that the guitar sounds a lot better through it than it does just straight into my mixer. Also, could the sound from my mic be similarly improved by getting a stand-alone voice channel for it, rather than just putting it through the mixer?

    Sound Advice Oct 2004
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    Line 6 Variax Acoustic 700

    Modelling Guitar

    Extending the modelling approach they pioneered with the original Variax electric, Line 6 have now taken a shot at reproducing the sounds of different miked acoustic guitars. Almost completely immune to feedback, the Variax Acoustic will clearly be a hit in some live applications, but does it sound good enough to record?

    Reviews Sep 2004
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    Q. How can I stop my guitar buzzing?

    I am having serious earthing problems which are making it difficult for me to record a clean guitar sound. All my leads are good, and I don't have this problem with any of my other equipment — just the guitar stuff. Could it be a problem with my domestic mains supply?

    Sound Advice Sep 2004
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    Line 6 Vetta II & Variax Electric 700

    Modelling Guitar Amp & Guitar

    The Vetta II amp range embodies the most sophisticated implementation of Line 6's guitar amp modelling technology to date. It delivers more amp models than the original Vetta, offers more user control of the sounds, and it also features an optional digital interface for use with the Variax Digital Modelling Guitar. Second opinion by former Be Bop Deluxe guitarist Bill Nelson.

    Reviews Sep 2004
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    Line 6 Variax

    Modelling Guitar

    Not content with modelling guitar amps, Line 6 have now turned their attention to the guitars themselves.

    Reviews Jun 2003
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    Vox Valvetronix

    Modelling Guitar Amplifier

    This hybrid physical modelling, valve and solid-state design, presented in a classic AC30-style format, aims to offer the best of all possible worlds. How far does it succeed?

    Reviews Sep 2002
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    Roland V-Bass

    Modelling Bass System

    Roland's new V-Bass refines the technology developed for the pioneering V-Guitar systems to meet the demands of bass players.

    Reviews Aug 2002
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    Digitech Genesis 3

    Physical Modelling Guitar Preamp

    Paul White tests Digitech's latest GeNetX amp modelling technology, which includes a Warp control allowing you to morph between amp and speaker models in real time.

    Reviews Oct 2001
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    Behringer V-Amp

    Physical Modelling Guitar Preamp

    Behringer's take on the desktop amp modeller adds a new twist - rotary shaft encoders with LED displays. Paul White approves...

    Reviews Jun 2001
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    Roland VGA7

    Modelling Guitar Amplifier

    Paul White studio tests Roland's versatile modelling guitar amplifier, which has applications both on stage and in recording.

    Reviews Apr 2001
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    Line 6 Pod Pro

    Physical Modelling Guitar Preamp

    You might think the Pod Pro is just a Pod in a rack, but there's a lot more to it than that.

    Reviews Oct 2000
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    Roland GR33

    MIDI Guitar Synthesizer

    Roland's new guitar synth is their most affordable yet, but could it also be the best?

    Reviews Oct 2000
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    Cornford Harlequin

    Recording Amplifier

    Dave Lockwood explains why a Class A valve guitar amp that can muster a mere six Watts is fully deserving of a place in the pages of Sound On Sound.

    Reviews Jun 2000
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    Line 6 Spider

    DSP Modelling Guitar Amplifier

    Paul White tries out a modelling guitar amp with a wide range of tones and a stereo DI output.

    Reviews Nov 1999
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    Zoom 503

    Guitar & Bass Amp Simulator

    Can you get a wall of sound from something the size of a brick? John Walden plugs in his guitar, inserts his earplugs and finds out.

    Reviews Oct 1998
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    Line 6 AX2 212

    Modelling Guitar Amp Upgrade

    Line 6 announce a software upgrade for their physical modelling guitar amplifier. Paul White plugs in, turns on and checks out the reborn AX2.

    Reviews Aug 1998
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    Johnson Millennium

    Guitar Amplifier

    Dave Lockwood tests this hi-tech guitar system which seeks to replicate the sound of many of the most coveted vintage and modern amplifiers on the market, with full digital multi-effects thrown in, and all in a convenient, portable, combo format.

    Reviews Aug 1998
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    Line 6 Flextone Plus

    100 Watt Stereo Guitar Amplifier

    Line 6 claim to have put physical modelling technology into a combo amplifier that any guitarist will feel immediately at home with. Paul White puts their claims to the test.

    Reviews Jun 1998
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    Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere

    Leslie Speaker Simulator

    The quest for the perfect Leslie speaker simulator continues. Nick Magnus welcomes an all-analogue member to the rotary club...

    Reviews Nov 1997
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    Award-Session Sessionmaster JD10

    Guitar DI Box/Preamp

    The Sessionmaster JD10 recording preamp provides the perfect excuse for guitar practice at the magazine's expense!

    Reviews Sep 1995

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