Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Lifestyle - Dunlop ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PICK](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/__trashed/) - With all of the pick shapes and materials on offer, it’s tough to know where to start. We put together this quick guide to help you figure out which pick is best for your playing style, whether you're laying down chunky rhythms, chasing clean precision runs, or digging into the blues. Electric Lead No matter - [MODULATION IS KEY: PHASER VS. FLANGER VS. CHORUS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/modulation-is-key-phaser-vs-flanger-vs-chorus/) - Phaser, flanger, and chorus effects are staples in just about every form of music. They infuse musical compositions with motion and texture, and pedals that create these effects offer musicians an easy way to add new dimension or completely transform the vibe of a song. Think Anthony Jackson’s soupy bass groove on “For the Love - [New Gear for 2026](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/new-gear-for-2026/) - Last month, we rolled into Anaheim for NAMM 2026 with a fresh slate of gear. From new Cry Baby, MXR, and Way Huge pedals to finely crafted picks, strings, and accessories, we're bringing you another year full of the goods you need to expand your creative potential and elevate your performance. Check it out. MXR® - [WHICH MXR® POWER SUPPLY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/which-mxr-power-supply-is-right-for-you/) - The power supply is the backbone of any pedalboard, and if you want the best possible playing experience, you need a power supply that fits your specific needs as a player. The good news is that MXR has you covered, no matter what your setup is. Let’s take a look at the MXR® Brick™ Series - [Get through the Gig with these Pedalboard Essentials](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/get-through-the-gig-with-these-pedalboard-essentials/) - There’s a ton of effects out there that do all manner of badass things to your guitar signal, generating everything from face-melting saturation to atmospheric soundscapes. It’s tempting to pack your pedalboard with these types of pedals, but there's another class of gear—often overlooked—that you should seriously consider. We’re talking about utilitarian pedals. They’re tools - [FLYING HIGH AGAIN: RANDY RHOADS MXR SPECIAL EDITION DISTORTION+](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/flying-high-again-randy-rhoads-mxr-special-edition-distortion/) - Last year, we released the MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion+, a pedal that celebrates Randy Rhoads’ revolutionary contribution to rock ’n’ roll guitar playing. The original MXR Distortion+ was a key part of his riveting sound, and our MXR engineers worked directly with sister Kathy Rhoads to ensure that this tribute would be equipped with all - [MXR RANDY RHOADS DISTORTION +: CELEBRATING AN ICON](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-randy-rhoads-distortion-celebrating-an-icon/) - In just a few short years, Randy Rhoads revolutionized the art of the rock 'n' roll guitar player, merging fluid, classically inspired legato passages and melodies with searing, violin-like leads and super-saturated riffs. One of the most crucial components of this riveting sound was the MXR Distortion+—Randy harnessed its raw energy to slam his high-gain - [CARVE YOUR OWN PATH: DUNLOP BASS STRINGS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/carve-your-own-path-dunlop-bass-strings/) - As bass players at Dunlop, we’ve covered lots of ground. We’ve played every kind of string through effects pedals, amps, and recording setups to get the performance edge and modern voice that our gigs—and our instruments—demand. So when we set out to create our own bass strings, we were determined to create the perfect set - [Marcus Miller Interview](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/marcus-miller-interview/) - Simply put, Marcus Miller is a living legend. His prowess as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer has earned him two Grammy awards and the esteem of critics and musicians across genres. As a sideman, his credibility is well-attested—Marcus has played, and in many cases written and produced, for everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross - [SYSTEM 65™ TOOL KITS: GET IN TUNE WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/system-65-tool-kits-get-in-tune-with-your-instrument/) - Whether you’re changing strings or adjusting a truss rod, learning how to keep your instrument in playing shape is one of the most important things a musician can do. Having the right tools on hand ensures that you do the job right while making it painless enough to incorporate into your routine. Not everyone has - [Tortex® Begins](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/tortex-begins/) - Like long hair and a bad attitude, Tortex Picks are part of the fabric of rock ’n’ roll. Musicians worldwide have come to rely on their snappy attack, textured surface, and superior durability, and the turtle logo is an instantly recognizable icon to just about anyone who plays guitar. But Tortex Picks wouldn’t exist without the - [Tortex® Picks: Shapes & Possibilities](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/tortex-picks-shapes-possibilities/) - We’ve been exploring the possibilities of pick design since day one, always asking what else is possible and what more can be done to provide an improved playing experience. Tortex® Picks embody that pursuit—their bright, crisp attack and grip-enhancing matte surface are the result of a special treatment process painstakingly developed by Jim Dunlop more - [ON A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY: SIX REASONS YOU NEED AN EQ PEDAL](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/six-reasons-you-need-an-eq-pedal/) - What is an EQ pedal? A tone shaper, surely. But they can be much more than that. MXR® offers two great options: the Six Band EQ and the Ten Band EQ. Modern classics, both feature noise-reduction circuitry, true bypass switching, brighter LEDs for increased visibility, and a lightweight aluminum housing. The Six Band covers all - [MAKE WAVES WITH THE MXR® TREMOLO](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/make-waves-with-the-mxr-tremolo/) - The tremolo effect is a rock ’n’ roll staple. Varying the volume of a signal up and down at regular intervals, it has been used by many crafty songwriters to add texture and motion to their pieces, creating countless hits that feature the effect as a signature, defining element. The MXR Tremolo welcomes the beloved - [WHERE TO PLACE YOUR PEDALBOARD ESSENTIALS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/where-to-place-your-pedalboard-essentials/) - Creating the sound you want isn’t just about which pedals you have—it’s also about where you place them. Pedals interact with your instrument signal and with each other in different ways depending on where they are in your signal chain, opening you up to a ton of opportunities for tweaking and customizing your tone output. - [STACK ’EM UP: HOW TO COMBINE OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, & FUZZ](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/stack-em-up-how-to-combine-overdrive-distortion-amp-fuzz/) - Gain pedals such as overdrive, distortion, and fuzz are staples of the modern player’s pedalboard. The range of tones and textures that they produce can be heard in just about every form of music, and they each have their own way of saturating your tone with rich harmonic content at varying degrees off combustibility. But - [BASS FREQ’S EP58: NIKKI SIXX](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep58-nikki-sixx/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. As the co-founding bass player and primary songwriter of Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx was the foundation of one of the most iconic rock bands to - [TAP INTO YOUR TUNES WITH THE MXR® TAP TEMPO SWITCH](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/tap-into-your-tunes-with-the-mxr-tap-tempo-switch/) - The MXR Tap Tempo Switch allows you to change your pedal settings on the fly. If you have pedals with an output for an off-board switch, then you can use this super compact little box to control time-based effects, toggle specific parameters, and more. And it comes in a super compact housing that’s built to - [BASS FREQ’S EP57: ARON HODEK](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep57-aron-hodek/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Many of the guests who’ve come on the Bass Freq’s Podcast showed promise from an early age before being hailed as child prodigies on their - [BASS FREQ’S EP56: BLU DETIGER](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep56-blu-detiger/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Blu DeTiger is one of the shining stars among a new crop of highly skilled bass players on their way to becoming the icons of - [BASS FREQ’S EP55: RUFUS PHILPOT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep55-rufus-philpot/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Respected performer and educator Rufus Philpot wears his love of the bass guitar on his shirt sleeves. He’s studied, taught, recorded, and performed at the - [BASS FREQ’S EP54: PETE GRIFFIN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep54-pete-griffin/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week on the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we hear from LA-based award-winning bass player Pete Griffin. His resume includes some of the most respected acts - [BASS FREQ’S EP53: TOMMY SIMS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep53-tommy-sims/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we’re joined by yet another Grammy Award-winning artist—Tommy Sims. Launching his career as a session-and-touring bass player in the late 1980s, he has - [BASS FREQ’S EP52: NATHAN EAST](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep52-nathan-east/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Nathan East’s tasty bass grooves have been making the hottest pop records pop for decades. He’s worked with the world’s top recording artists, from Eric - [BASS FREQ’S EP51: FRANK BRUNOT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep51-frank-brunot/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Frank Brunot is a professional session-and-touring bassist who approaches his craft with a solid foundation of gospel-honed groove and a deep love for the melodic - [BASS FREQ’S EP50: OSKAR CARTAYA](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep50-oskar-cartaya/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we put the spotlight on Oskar Cartaya, yet another guest who possesses immense talent and exhibits unwavering dedication to his craft. His unique - [3 Steps to Keep Your Instrument Looking & Playing Its Best](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/3-steps-to-maintaining-your-guitar/) - Regular maintenance of your instrument is a must if you want it to look, play, and sound like it should. Here are three simple-and-easy steps you can take to make your guitars and basses going for years to come. Clean & condition your instrument’s fingerboard Don’t let your fingerboard get all dried out and grimy. - [BASS FREQ’S EP49: Jonas Hellborg](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep49-jonas-hellborg/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week's guest is Jonas Hellborg. Drawing from a diverse range of influences that includes eclectic jazz, Arabic music, and improvisational psychedelic rock, Jonas burst - [BASS FREQ’S EP48: Miles Mosley](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep48-miles-mosley/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Miles Mosley is a captivating artist whose unique stylings have invited many to refer to him as the Jimi Hendrix of upright bass. Combining a - [BASS FREQ’S EP47: Jacob Umansky](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep47-jacob-umansky/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s guest is Jacob Umansky, a bass player who demonstrates the powerful potential of playing with both great chops and killer tone. His resume - [BASS FREQ’S EP46: RICH BROWN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep46-rich-brown/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week's guest is the highly accomplished and multi-faceted Rich Brown. A composer, producer, and educator in addition to his role as a bass player, - [BASS FREQ’S EP45: GARY WILLIS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep45-gary-willis/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week's guest is the frighteningly talented fretless specialist Gary Willis, a musician who is widely recognized for not only his technical prowess but also - [BASS FREQ’S EP44: FERNANDO ROSA](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep44-fernando-rosa/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, Josh speaks with Fernando Rosa. Hailing from São Paulo, Fernando’s deep appreciation and comprehension of the soul groove has developed and matured ever - [BASS FREQ’S EP43: NATE MENDEL](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep43-nate-mendel/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. When Dave Grohl formed the Foo Fighters back in 1994, he tapped Nate Mendel to hold down the low end—and he’s carrying that groove to - [BASS FREQ’S EP42: DARIC BENNETT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep42-daric-bennett/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week's guest is Daric Bennett. Not only a well-respected and consistently touring-and-recording bass player, Daric is also a great influence on the up-and-coming generation - [BASS FREQ’S EP41: NATE WATTS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep41-nate-watts/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and - [BASS FREQ’S EP40: JOHN MYUNG](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep40-john-myung/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we’re joined by John Myung, a bass player whose high-school friendship with one John Petrucci would lead to the formation of one of - [WIN A SIGNED KIRK HAMMETT COLLECTION CRY BABY WAH](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/win-a-signed-kirk-hammett-collection-cry-baby-wah/) - #PURPLEWAHCONTEST ENDED JUNE 14, 2022. The Kirk Hammett Collection Cry Baby Wah delivers the heavy metal legend’s signature wah tones in a special edition purple sparkle finish. “I always feel a great energy when I play my purple sparkle Ouija guitar,” Kirk says. “I thought it would make a killer, sonically spiritual connection to have - [BASS FREQ’S EP39: TULLY KENNEDY](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep39-tully-kennedy/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we bring you an insider's view of the Nashville session scene courtesy of Tully Kennedy. 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She’s been the driving force behind an amazing list of acts for the past two - [BASS FREQ’S EP36: SCOTT DEVINE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep36-scott-devine/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Scott Devine, a bass player whose pocket is as deep as his knowledge. He’s a respected veteran of the studio and - [BASS FREQ’S EP35: TREVOR DUNN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep35-trevor-dunn/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we’re joined by Trevor Dunn, whose unique approach to playing and composing have made him a perfect fit for collaborations with Mike Patton, - [BASS FREQ’S EP34: GUY PRATT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep34-guy-pratt/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s podcast features Guy Pratt, a player whose career spans three decades and a long list of credits that - [BASS FREQ’S EP33: DAVE SWIFT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep33-dave-swift/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we’re joined by Dave Swift, one of the UK’s top bass players. A respected session musician, instructor, - [BASS FREQ’S EP32: BUBBY LEWIS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep32-bubby-lewis/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, our guest is Robert “Bubby” Lewis, a prolific player who has thrown down grooves for an impressive host of acts such as Snoop - [GrooveTech Tools is now part of Dunlop](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/groovetech-tools-is-now-part-of-dunlop/) - Now part of the Dunlop family of products, GrooveTech® Tools offer a lifetime of quality instrument care for players of all levels. They’re built to last in the shop and on the road, and they’re easy to use so that anyone can start working toward a better playing experience. 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This week, Bass Freq's features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to - [BASS FREQ’S EP29: BILLY SHEEHAN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep29-billy-sheehan/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week, we shine the spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan. Playing an integral role in bands such as Mr. Big and Talas and sharing - [How to Choose Your Cry Baby Wah](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/how-to-choose-your-cry-baby-wah-2017/) - So you've spent some time with the Cry Baby® Standard Wah, getting a feel for how its sweep works and when to use it to season up your licks. The time has come to step up your Cry Baby Wah game, to branch out and explore different tonal possibilities. 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His distinguished work with everyone from - [BASS FREQ’S EP27: Ian Martin Allison](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep27-ian-martin-allison/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s guest is Ian Martin Allison, a bona fide Bass Freq by any measure—his unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone - [Get Your Feet Wet with MXR Chorus](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/get-your-feet-wet-with-mxr-chorus/) - Chorus is an effect you should always have in your tool box, whether you're slamming out riffs, firing off precision-guided arpeggios, or weaving ambient sonic tapestries. 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This week’s episode features the highly respected first-call session bassist Sean Hurley. What does it take to get to that spot as a professional musician - [BASS FREQ’S EP24: MOHINI DEY](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep24-mohini-dey/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Mohini Dey, a prodigy who began her career at 11 and has helped shatter the preconceptions of what was possible for - [BASS FREQ’S EP23: HENRIK LINDER](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep23-henrik-linder/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. On this week’s episode, Josh gets on the line with Swedish bass virtuoso Henrik Linder. A founding member of Dirty Loops, Henrik quickly earned worldwide - [BASS FREQ’S EP22: JUSTIN MELDAL-JOHNSEN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep22-justin-meldal-johnsen/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 22 features Justin Meldal-Johnsen, an acclaimed bass player whose driving, energetic bass lines have earned him spots on stage and in the studio with - [BASS FREQ’S EP21: Chris Chaney](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep21-chris-chaney/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s guest is Chris Chaney, a first-call player widely respected for his untouchable groove and uncanny sense for putting the notes just where they - [BASS FREQ’S EP20: Leland Sklar](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep20-leland-sklar/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 20 features Leland Sklar, a bona fide legend whose discography hosts a nearly endless roster of iconic artists and historic albums. As part of - [BASS FREQ’S EP19: TIM LEFEBVRE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep19-tim-lefebvre/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week's guest is Tim Lefebvre, a player prized for his ability to deliver impassioned and inventive performances both in the studio and under the - [BASS FREQ’S EP18: Eric Fortaleza](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep18-eric-fortaleza/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. For this week's episode, host Josh gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working and conscientious bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, - [BASS FREQ’S EP17: DUFF MCKAGAN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep17-duff-mckagan/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Duff McKagan. His 40-year career has been an epic one—and includes being a founding member of one of the biggest rock - [BASS FREQ’S EP16: OTEIL BURBRIDGE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep16-oteil-burbridge/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Burbridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career - [BASS FREQ’S EP15: DARRYL JONES](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep15-darryl-jones/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Darryl Jones. Few bass players have put in the work that he has, teaming up with a wide variety of musicians - [BASS FREQ’S EP7: PAUL TURNER](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep7-paul-turner/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Paul Turner, longtime bass player for legendary international funk and acid jazz crew Jamiroquai. And that’s only one entry on Paul’s - [BASS FREQ’S EP14: MICHAEL LEAGUE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep14-michael-league/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 14 features Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy. Michael’s one of those players whose virtuosic technique is - [BASS FREQ’S EP13: AMOS HELLER](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep13-amos-heller/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 13 features bass player Amos Heller. A veteran of the Nashville scene, Amos has recorded with numerous top country artists, from Josh Gracin to - [BASS FREQ’S EP12: Joe Principe](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep12-joe-principe/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 12 features Joe Principe. A nearly 30-year veteran of the Chicago punk scene, Joe is bassist and co-founder of melodic punk group Rise Against. - [BASS FREQ’S EP11: ERIC “PIK FUNK” SMITH](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep11-eric-smith/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 11 features Eric “Pik Funk” Smith, a player committed to laying down the thickest and most solid grooves ever since he was a youngster - [BASS FREQ’S EP10: Hutch Hutchinson](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep10-hutch-hutchinson/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 10 features James “Hutch” Hutchinson, a session legend whose tasteful grooves can be heard across innumerable recordings from a range of icons that includes - [BASS FREQ’S EP9: Eva Gardner](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep9-eva-gardner/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Episode 9 features Eva Gardner: born and raised by parents in the LA music industry, she understood from an early age what it takes to - [BASS FREQ’S EP8: AARON “P-NUT” WILLS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep8-aaron-p-nut/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. This week’s episode features Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, whose syncopated grooves have helped keep 311 touring and recording on a regular basis since the band’s founding - [BASS FREQ’S EP6: STEVE JENKINS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep6-steve-jenkins/) - The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. The sixth episode features Steve Jenkins. Whether it’s prog metal, R&B, dub—you name it—he can play it all, and he brings incredible technical skill and - [BASS FREQ’S EP5: Nick Schendzielos](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep5-nick-shinz/) - The fifth episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast features Nick “Shinz” Schendzielos. Graced with an incredibly fast thumb, he brings double-thumb, tapping, slapping, chords, and fingerstyle techniques to thrash and death metal—genres whose bass players have traditionally only used fast fingers and pick strokes. Nick complements his deadly serious chops with a killer sense of - [BASS FREQ’S EP4: ADAM "NOLLY" GETGOOD](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep4-adam-nolly-getgood/) - The fourth episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast features UK bassist, producer, and engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Nolly spent several years in the band Periphery, showcasing both his bass and recording chops, and he now spends most of his time working in the studio. He’s done production work for Animals as Leaders, Rise to Remain, - [SIZING UP YOUR PEDALBOARD: WHICH ROCKER PEDAL SIZE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/which-rocker-pedal-size-is-right-for-you/) - As the shapes and sizes of guitar pedals have moved toward a more standardized form to accommodate players who use numerous pedals on carefully configured pedalboards, the volume and wah pedals occupy an awkward position. Literally. They come from a time before guitar pedals were even a thing—that rocker pedal design was originally for organ - [BASS FREQ'S EP3: VICTOR WOOTEN](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep3-victor-wooten/) - For the third episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul sits down with Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; SMV), a multiple Grammy Award winner and a true innovator of the electric bass. Victor isn’t just a master of technique—he’s a technical pioneer who explores every which way to make the electric - [BASS FREQ’S EP2: BRYAN BELLER](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep2-bryan-beller/) - The second episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast is live. Host Josh Paul sits down with Bryan Beller, a bass player, composer, and clinician whose work ethic, technical prowess, and tasteful ear have made him a first-call guy for numerous guitar heroes. Bryan’s resume is chock full of some of the most technically sophisticated acts - [BASS FREQ’S EP1: DOUG WIMBISH](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep1-doug-wimbish/) - The first episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast is live. Hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the - [Long on Tone: Short & Medium Scale Bass Strings](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/long-on-tone-short-and-medium-scale-bass-strings/) - For a long time, short and medium scale bass guitars have been dismissed as instruments for newbies or players on a budget. In recent years, however, a growing number of experienced players have turned to them for the unique playing experience they offer when compared to the standard long-scale bass guitars that dominate the field. - [HOW TO CHOOSE A SET OF GUITAR STRINGS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/how-to-choose-a-set-of-guitar-strings/) - Choosing the right set of strings is crucial for pulling off a satisfying and productive playing experience. The character of your sound and the fluidity of your technique both depend on the gauges you use to string up your guitar. Our Performance + line of electric guitar strings offers a full range of sets—which one - [MXR: A Short History](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-a-short-history/) - Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. For guitarists, that better mousetrap arrived in the early ’70s when Keith Barr gave the world the MXR Phase 90. It was the first of many brightly colored effects pedals that would find their way onto stages and into recording studios worldwide. Barr and his partner Terry Sherwood owned an audio repair shop in Rochester, New York, where they were shocked by the poor quality of the guitar effects their customers brought in. Barr and Sherwood decided they could give guitar players a better sounding, cooler looking, and more reliable stompbox. MXR was born, and the company gave guitarists access to amazing sounds—some of which were previously available only in high-end studios—delivering those sounds in rugged, roadworthy enclosures. - [Loud, Bold, Precise](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/loud-bold-precise-john-petruccis-primetone-pick/) - The John Petrucci Primetone® Jazz III Pick is a whole new take on one of our most popular pick designs: the Jazz III. As the man himself describes it, “this pick’s custom bevel is based on the edge of one of my own well-worn picks. It’ll glide off your strings like glass with a loud, bold sound thanks to its super durable Ultex® material. The Jazz III tip provides precision and clarity, while the custom grip ensures ultimate control.” John's new pick comes in two colors: tried-and-true Black and the new and appropriately badass Oxblood. - [For Knob Tweakers and Tone Freaks](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-il-torino-overdrive-for-knob-tweakers-and-tone-freaks/) - The MXR Custom Shop is all about sonic discovery. In their effort to explore the furthest reaches of tone, the Custom Shop team invites accomplished independent pedal designers from around the world to contribute their unique perspectives and design styles to the cause. The first such collaboration is the Il Torino Overdrive, a highly tweakable overdrive pedal designed with Carlo Sorasio, Italy's top tone maestro. He works with Italy's top musical acts, designing amps and pedals to suit their needs on the road and in the studio. - [A Return to Form](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-herco-vintage-66-pick-series-a-return-to-form/) - Now, for the first time in years, the classic Herco nylon pick is available to guitar players once again in the form of the Vintage ’66 Series. To resurrect this iconic tool faithfully, we had to get right to the heart of what made the originals so great. How did we do it? Dunlop pick guru Jimmy Dunlop gives us the details. - [Make Room for the Cry Baby Mini Wah](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/make-room-for-the-cry-baby-mini-wah/) - Don’t let its small size fool you—the CBM95 Cry Baby® Mini Wah's tones are just as powerful and expressive as those of its larger compadres. It's built like a tank, and at half the size of a standard Cry Baby pedal, the CBM95 is perfect wherever space comes at a premium. Whether you're trying to make room on a full-sized pedalboard or add bona fide Cry Baby tone to your micro travel board, this pedal is a must-have. - [The Iso-Brick Power Supply](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/power-to-the-people-the-iso-brick-power-supply/) - The MXR Iso-Brick Power Supply is designed for your onstage demands and the rigors of the road. With ten fully isolated outputs and a lightweight, pedalboard-friendly housing that's built like a tank, this potent piece of hardware will keep your pedals running with quiet, consistent power gig after gig. Why does having isolated outputs make a difference? We asked the MXR design team to explain that and more, including several questions on how to get the most out of this wonderful power box. - [Let Your Notes Glide with Precision & Clarity](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/primetone-sculpted-plectra-let-your-notes-glide-with-precision-clarity/) - If your music demands crystal clear notes and fluid, dextrous picking, get yourself a pack of Primetone™ Sculpted Plectra. Made with Ultex® for superior tonal definition and durability, each pick is burnished by hand so that its sculpted edges glide smoothly off your strings like a broken-in pick. - [Bass FX Combos](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-players-expand-your-tonal-palette-with-these-fx-combos/) - One of the coolest things about using effects is all the different ways you can combine them to create entirely different tonal palettes, so we put together a handful of our favorite MXR Bass Innovations combos. We've given our preferred order for these combinations, but your mileage may vary, so feel free to experiment. - [Travel Light. Groove Heavy.](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/travel-light-groove-heavy-cry-baby-bass-mini-wah/) - We took all that funk and functionality that made the 105Q the go-to for the world's top bass players, and we put it into a housing that's half the size and made from lightweight-but-sturdy-aluminum. - [Legendary & Elusive Amp Tones](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/legendary-elusive-amp-tones-the-shin-juku-drive/) - The Shin-Juku™ Drive provides smooth, wide open overdrive with tons of sustain and incredibly fast response time to every playing detail, featuring a simple three-knob interface that allows you to call up a wide range of sounds, from an organic boost to full on grinding overdrive. The Dark switch cuts high frequencies for a darker, mellower sound. - [How to Use Overdrive Pedals](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/how-to-use-overdrive-pedals-mxr-double-double-overdrive/) - Overdrive pedals are rad. They're one of the quintessential components of any guitar player's pedalboard. But are you getting the most out of yours? That depends on what your sonic goals are. For a lot of players, just plugging in, cranking the gain, and kicking the switch is all they need to get the job done. But that’s not all there is to using an overdrive pedal. In this article, we be use the Double-Double Overdrive to help explain. - [Huge and Expressive](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/huge-and-expressive-the-john-petrucci-cry-baby-wah/) - The JP95 John Petrucci Cry Baby® Wah provides unprecedented tonal tweakability and a sound that's huge and expressive. This pedal is the culmination of legendary shredder John Petrucci's years-long quest to hone and fine-tune his perfect wah sound. John sat down with us to talk about his introduction to the wah, how he uses the effect, and the tonechasing the led to the creation of the JP95. - [History Repeats](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/history-repeats-the-echoplex-delay/) - The Echoplex® EP-3 tape machine was the secret ingredient in some of the most iconic tonal recipes from the ’60s and ’70s. e created the Echoplex line of pedals to give you that sound in a convenient, pedalboard-friendly form that you can take on the road. Last year, we came out with the Echoplex Preamp. This year, we’re releasing the second component of the EP-3’s signature sound in the form of the Echoplex Delay. Like the Echoplex Preamp, it’s the size of a Phase 90, and it delivers the EP-3’s legendary tones with a simple control interface and a hi-fi all-analog dry path. - [The MXR® Super Badass® Variac Fuzz](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/sonic-variables-the-mxr-super-badass-variac-fuzz/) - The MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz delivers a big, aggressive, and biting square wave tones with a nice touch of smooth compression. Its Tone, Output, and Gain controls provide plenty of fine-tuning potential, but what makes this pedal a dream come true for tonechasers is its Variac control, which allows you to vary the pedal's voltage from 5V–15V. - [Now Serving
Secret Sauce](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/echoplex-preamp-now-serving-secret-sauce/) - The EP101 Echoplex® Preamp recreates the magic of the Echoplex EP-3’s preamp section, coating your guitar signal with secret sauce. What do we mean by that, and what's the deal with the EP-3? Read on! The Echoplex EP-3 The Echoplex EP-3 tape echo unit has become a legendary piece of gear among tone connoisseurs, but - [A History of Reverb and Then Some](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-reverb-a-history-of-reverb-and-then-some/) - The MXR Reverb offers players the history of reverb and then some in a standard MXR box, featuring six distinct high end styles exquisitely crafted and tuned by the award-winning MXR design team. It's got a simple three-knob setup, a hi-fi analog dry path, and a massive 20 volts of headroom thanks to our Constant Headroom Technology™ so that it plays exceptionally well with distortion, modulation, and other effects. - [Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-dunlop-distortion-guide/) - The number of pedals now on the market offering some flavor of distortion is staggering. Players and manufacturers generally group them under overdrive, distortion and fuzz. How can we distinguish one from another? - [The Original Color-Coded Pick Line](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-original-color-coded-pick-line/) - The bright and timeless color palette of Tortex® Picks is just as important as their feel and tone. For countless players, the color of their favorite Tortex Pick gauge is part of their identity. Jim Dunlop first introduced color-coded gauges at a time when player choice and quality control were limited in the pick business. - [Keep Your Instruments Clean and Protected](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/keep-your-instruments-protected-with-the-platinum-65-system/) - Keep your instruments pristine and protected with Dunlop’s new Platinum 65™ series of professional grade care products. We took a cue from the automotive care industry, harnessing Montan wax—its latest innovation—as the Platinum 65 line's key ingredient. Montan wax is a fossilized plant wax prized for its ease of use and deep glossy shine. - [Enter the Next Phase](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/enter-the-next-phase-the-mxr-phase-95/) - The Phase 95 packs the evolution of the Phase 90 circuit into a single housing, and at half the size of its forebear, it's the first ever mini pedal from MXR. This pedal is the most versatile phaser we've ever produced. - [How to Make Your
Guitar Sound
Like a Bass](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/how-to-make-your-guitar-sound-like-a-bass/) - Let’s face it: for logistical reasons—or, sometimes, “creative” reasons (you know who you are, guitar players)—you don’t always have access to a dedicated bass player. You could just get yourself a bass and play that, but then you'd have to invest in and learn your way around a whole new instrument. Why not just get - [Celebrating Fifty Years of Cry Baby](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/celebrating-fifty-years-of-cry-baby/) - elieve it or not, there actually was a time when there was no wah wah. It's hard to imagine funk, blues, rock, and soul—and guitar music in general—without the vocal, squawky, yow-y sounds that the wah pedal can produce. But it's true. There wasn't always wah. Someone had to invent it. Someone did, and things - [Evolution of the Cry Baby Wah at Dunlop](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-evolution-of-the-cry-baby-wah-at-dunlop/) - In 2017, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cry Baby® Wah, first released in 1967 by the Thomas Organ Company. For 35 of those years, the Cry Baby Wah has been a part of the Dunlop family of products. In 1982, we acquired all the original tooling and machinery used by the Thomas Organ - [The Sonic Synergy of Jimi Hendrix](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-sonic-synergy-of-jimi-hendrix/) - In 1967, the Jimi Hendrix Experience made its first major American appearance at the legendary Monterey Pop Festival. Jimi Hendrix demonstrated his almost supernatural mastery of the electric guitar, punctuating the performance by setting his guitar on fire, swinging it wildly around and smashing it on the stage floor. Hendrix had issued a manifesto in - [New Packaging for Dunlop Strings](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/new-packaging-for-dunlop-strings/) - We recently changed up the packaging for Dunlop Strings, so we thought we’d take a few minutes to show what that means for you as a Dunlop Strings user. And yeah, we’re just talking about packaging in this article, but we think that even the little things matter. We’ll use a pack of Performance+ Strings - [MXR® Raijin™ Drive](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/shin-suzuki-talks-raijin-drive/) - Shin Suzuki is the most celebrated amp and pedal designer in Japan, renowned by tonechasers the world over for his ability to faithfully recreate some of the most elusive sounds in music history. As proprietor of Shin’s Music in Tokyo, he has cultivated an unfailing ear for incredible tones. In 2016, Shin collaborated with the MXR - [MXR® Carbon Copy® Mini Analog Delay](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-carbon-copy-mini-analog-delay/) - The MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay first hit pedalboards in 2008, captivating guitar players the world over with its rich bucket-brigade warmth and elegant simplicity. Today, it’s the go-to standard for players who want a well-rounded, easy-to-use delay pedal that sounds incredible. Since then, the Carbon Copy name has practically developed into a sub-brand of - [Tortex® Flow® Picks](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/tortex-flow/) - The Tortex Picks line just got the perfect pick shape for modern shredders. We borrowed the geometry of our Flow Pick, which was specifically designed to keep up with and complement the advanced technique of today’s most skilled players. To create the Flow Pick, we took a recently rediscovered pick design and used high-precision molding - [UPGRADE YOUR ACOUSTIC EXPERIENCE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/upgrade-your-acoustic-experience/) - In many ways, the acoustic guitar is the ultimate in creative convenience—you can pick it up wherever you are, maybe your couch or your patio, or take it with you somewhere like the beach, and just start strumming—no need to set up any equipment. You don’t have to leave it there, though—under the surface of - [#PEDALBORED: A PEDALBOARD FOR YOUR PLAYING STYLE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/a-pedalboard-for-your-playing-style/) - Some players are cool with two or three pedals loosely and haphazardly arranged at their feet in a tangle of cables and running on ever-diminishing battery power. If you’re really into effects, though, you’re eventually going to put your foot down into the world of pedalboards. Putting a pedalboard together requires you to make some - [The Two Easiest Ways to Enhance Your Playing Experience](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/the-two-easiest-ways-to-enhance-your-playing-experience/) - Changing up the sound and feel of your playing experience can be an expensive and complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s great to try out different amps, instruments, and pedals when you can, but there are two ways to mix it up that are easy on effort as well as your wallet: - [Home Recording Essentials](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/home-recording-essentials/) - Playing at home is a different animal than playing on stage. Playing live requires many different choices to be made—which guitar and amp to use, which pedals to put on your pedalboard, and so on. At home, though, there are no limits. You can just reach for the other guitar or plug in the other - [UNSUNG HEROES: PICKS](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/unsung-heroes-picks/) - The guitar pick might just be the most variable part of a player’s arsenal. There are so many different shape and material options, each offering something different to both the sound and feel of your playing experience. There are picks that make you sound bright, picks that make you sound warm. There are picks that - [6 BASS PEDALS EVERY GUITAR PLAYER NEEDS TO TRY](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/6-bass-pedals-every-guitar-player-needs-to-try/) - Effects pedals may be designed with a particular instrument in mind, but we’ve always felt that a quality effect in the hands of a discerning tone crafter will sound great on any instrument, whether guitar, bass, didgeridoo, or even vocals. Bass players had to learn this lesson many years ago when pedals specifically designed for - [MXR® DOOKIE DRIVE™ PEDAL](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-dookie-drive-pedal/) - Last year, Green Day’s groundbreaking album Dookie turned 25. We celebrated that milestone with a pedal that captures the record’s super rad guitar tones—the dirty and punchy yet articulate sound that would become Billie Joe Armstrong’s signature. He got that sound by running his signal through two heavily modified amplifiers—one scooped with a ton of - [TWO MANDATORY MODS FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/two-mandatory-mods-for-every-instrument/) - Every guitar and bass player should seriously consider modifying their instrument, especially since most of us aren’t getting custom orders straight from the factory. It’s like having a tailored suit—maybe the one off the rack fits nicely enough, but one that’s specifically tailored to make you look good? There’s just no comparison. Instruments are like - [Hamer Cleanup](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/from-the-formula-65-files-hamer-cleanup/) - ne of our guys recently found this Hamer guitar in a storage facility and brought it into the Dunlop shop for some TLC. It's an early 2000s Hamer Newport Pro, a US made semi-hollow body beauty that was suffering, not so much from abuse, but just from lack of use. We decided to give it - [System 65™ Tools](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/system-65-tools/) - Knowing how to set up and maintain your instrument is an important way to become more intimate not only with the instrument itself but also your sound and playing style. Any player can do it—all you need is the right tools for the job. We can help you out with that. Our System 65 Tools - [STEP IT UP WITH
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The Indie Board](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/americas-saddest-pedal-board-of-september/) - September marks the launch of our first ever America’s Saddest Pedalboard Contest. If you think you have the jankiest, most ill-equipped pedalboard in America, then all you have to do to enter the contest is take a picture of it and share it on social media with the tags #JIMDUNLOP and #SADBOARD. If your photo - [MXR® TIMMY® OVERDRIVE](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-timmy-overdrive/) - MXR and innovation have been synonymous in the world of effects pedals ever since the Phase 90 first the market in the early 1970s. The driving force behind the MXR design team has always been a commitment to discovering new ways for musicians to express themselves with reliable gear that’s straightforward and simple to use. - [A Dyna Comp-rehensive History](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/a-dyna-comp-rehensive-history/) - Despite the overwhelming consensus that compressors are one of the most indispensable studio tools, compressor pedals can be one of the most misunderstood effects. Some players swear by them, others avoid them. But if you need sustain without distortion or want to tame aggressive peaks and even out dynamics, a good compressor is the ticket. - [America's Saddest Pedalboard December: Classic Rock Board](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/americas-saddest-pedalboard-december-classic-rock-board/) - It's the final month of our multiple pedalboard giveaway—the America’s Saddest Pedalboard Contest. If you think you have the jankiest, most ill-equipped pedalboard in America, then all you have to do to enter the contest is take a picture of it and share it on social media with the tags #JIMDUNLOP, #SADBOARD, and #ROCK. If - [America's Saddest Pedalboard November: Modern Metal Board](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/americas-saddest-pedalboard-of-november/) - We’re into the third month of our multiple pedalboard giveaway—the America’s Saddest Pedalboard Contest, which is running through December. If you think you have the jankiest, most ill-equipped pedalboard in America, then all you have to do to enter the contest is take a picture of it and share it on social media with the - [America's Saddest Pedalboard October: Bass Board](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/americas-saddest-pedal-board-of-october/) - We’re into the second month of our multiple pedalboard giveaway—the America’s Saddest Pedalboard Contest, which is running through December. If you think you have the jankiest, most ill-equipped pedalboard in America, then all you have to do to enter the contest is take a picture of it and share it on social media with the - [MXR: Rackmount Era](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/mxr-rackmount-era/) - Everyone knows MXR as one of the most iconic stompbox effect companies in history, but did you know that MXR also made a ton of rackmount effects that were used by some of rock’s biggest names? - [4 Reasons You Should Consider Getting a Relic'd Instrument](https://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/4-reasons-you-should-consider-getting-a-relicd-instrument/) - We love relic’d instruments at Dunlop. They look awesome, of course, with all the visual charm of an instrument that's been through a lifetime or two on the road. But there’s more to a relic’d instrument than its appearance. 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