Birth of the masterbuilt instrument
by Gene Baker
About a year after my original company Baker Guitars closed its doors in 2003, I launched Fine Tuned Instruments in 2004 as a single man shop and slowly put together each department. …
17 ways to be victorious
by Gene Baker
At some point in your musical career, you will likely enter a Battle of the Bands contest. For many of us, this starts at a young age, as we escape the garage …
The King of Virtual Rigs
by Gene Baker, editor
Line 6 is an interesting company that I feel deserves some attention for a variety of guitarists’ needs. Granted fads come and go, and Line6 came on strong when rack systems …
JamUp XT
by Gene Baker, editor
Smartphones are quickly taking over our daily lives and ridding us of extra gadgets. As technology evolves, your guitar rig may be next to become obsolete.
I’m a tube-tone purist by heart but also …
Part 2: In-ear monitoring considerations and tips
by Gene Baker, editor, Music Insider Magazine
The journey into using in-ear monitors is anything but simple, raises controversy and requires techniques to work effectively. Over the past few months since I wrote …
The quest for hearing preservation
by Gene Baker, editor, Music Insider Magazine
Over a year ago, my band MGB (Mean Gene Band) directly routed everything to our PA system to avoid neighbor or family disturbance. These noiseless rehearsals benefited us …
Gene Baker of Music Insider Magazine tries out Xotic Pedals, EP Boost, SP Compressor, BB- preamp, BB- preamp w/MB, and BB +. Clean channel on Two Rock Eric Gales amp, Baker B1 model guitar.…
Gene Baker of Music Insider Magazine checking out some of John Page’s JP Woodtone Tele replacement saddles. Actual wood Tele saddles, compensated for each string for improved intonation, the wood saddle softens the trebles lightly. Try Ebony or Vera wood …
Tribute to a true legend
by Gene Baker
This is my first article for Music Insider Magazine and I’m very glad to shed my point of view being a struggling artist, and all the trials and tribulations that I deal …
