Author: Vlad
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Is Archetype: Mateus Asato The Best Guitar Plugin Ever Created?
Archetype: Mateus Asato is a Neural DSP guitar plugin built around expressive clean tones, boutique-style amps, overdrives, modulation, ambience and lead sounds. In this review, I look at the amps, pedals, presets and why it became one of my favourite guitar plugins.
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Harley Benton CST-24T Kit Build Part 3: Final Assembly
Dozens of hours spent. Clothes and cover sheets ruined. One guitar (somewhat) completed. It’s time for the final round of #DIYKitChallenge22.
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Harley Benton CST-24T Kit Build Part 2: Painting the Guitar
In part 2 of this Harley Benton CST-24T kit build, I move from assembly to painting. This part covers sanding, spray paint, masking tape stripes, unexpected paint problems, plan B, and the final EVH-inspired body design.
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Assembling And Designing The Harley Benton PRS Style CST-24T Kit Project Part 1
In part 1 of this Harley Benton CST-24T kit build, I assemble the guitar, install the tuners, attach the neck, fit the hardware, test the wiring and plan a Van Halen-inspired finish for the DIY Kit Challenge.
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NUX Mighty Plug Pro Review: Tiny Practice Rig for Guitarists
The NUX Mighty Plug Pro MP-3 is a tiny guitar practice rig with amp modeling, effects, custom IR loading, drum machine, jam tracks and audio interface features. In this review, I look at the stock presets, custom IRs, practice tools and why it makes so much sense for guitarists.
