The Gear Guru Sounds Off

By Scott Ulrichs · Vol. 26, No. 5 · March 2025

Gear guru Mike Waldotronics discusses the buffers, Blaster clones, custom pedals, and amp mods he's built and installed for Grateful Dead tribute guitarist Josh, revealing the meticulous craft behind capturing authentic Jerry Garcia tone.

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