Contemporary Guitar Culture
NeoFret Magazine covers the instruments, amplifiers, and pedalboards shaping modern guitar music. Each issue brings honest gear evaluations, detailed artist conversations, and practical practice routines for players who take their sound seriously.
In This Month's Issue
Signal chains and gain staging from working players.
Hand-built instruments and the search for resonance.
Deconstructing a classic solo's amp and mic setup.
Structured drills for expanding your musical vocabulary.
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A running log of what we are testing, listening to, and thinking about between issues. These pieces are shorter than full features but carry the same attention to detail.
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Most publications chase trends or repeat press releases. We build each issue around the actual decisions players make — the gear they choose, the techniques they practice, and the sounds they chase.
We test instruments, amps, and pedals across different price ranges, focusing on how they perform in real playing situations. If a product has flaws, we say so plainly — our readers rely on that candor when making purchasing decisions.
Our interviews go beyond promotional talking points. We ask about practice routines, signal chain choices, and the specific techniques that shaped each player's approach. The answers give you actionable insight, not just career highlights.
We break down iconic recordings to understand what actually happened in the studio — amp settings, microphone placement, and playing nuances. This isn't gear nostalgia; it's a practical framework for shaping your own sound.
From luthier workshops to studio recording approaches, we cover the cultural history of the instrument. This context helps players understand why certain designs endure and how tradition informs modern innovation.
Our readers include working session musicians, weekend giggers, and dedicated enthusiasts who want reliable reference material. They come to NeoFret because we respect their time and their ears.
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