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It’s Not Sexy, It’s Not Smart — But It’s Built to Work Every Night of the Week.

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By

Marvin Cavanaugh

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It’s Not Sexy, It’s Not Smart — But It’s Built to Work Every Night of the Week.

By

Marvin Cavanaugh

The Viral Music Tool That Fixed What Held Me Back For Years

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How a silent pulse replaced the most annoying sound in music — and changed the way I play forever.

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Marvin Cavanaugh

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The Martin D-300: A Case Study in Unnecessary Excellence

When a guitar costs more than your car, your rent, and your studio combined — and still can’t write a song for you.

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Jude Harper

The Martin D-300: A Case Study in Unnecessary Excellence

When a guitar costs more than your car, your rent, and your studio combined — and still can’t write a song for you.

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The Martin D-300: A Case Study in Unnecessary Excellence

When a guitar costs more than your car, your rent, and your studio combined — and still can’t write a song for you.

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The 7 Best Earplugs for Musicians (That Don't Ruin the Music) — 2025 Edition

Tired of saying “I’ll wear them next time”? So were we. We tested dozens to find the ones that finally make it easy to protect your hearing — without killing the music. No muffled tones. No slipping. No excuses.

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Marvin Cavanaugh

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Tired of saying “I’ll wear them next time”? So were we. We tested dozens to find the ones that finally make it easy to protect your hearing — without killing the music. No muffled tones. No slipping. No excuses.

By

Marvin Cavanaugh

The 7 Best Earplugs for Musicians (That Don't Ruin the Music) — 2025 Edition

Tired of saying “I’ll wear them next time”? So were we. We tested dozens to find the ones that finally make it easy to protect your hearing — without killing the music. No muffled tones. No slipping. No excuses.

By

Marvin Cavanaugh

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