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Reviews and real-world insights on tone, effects, amps, and the tools that shape your sound.

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Ryan Roberts 10/24/25 Ryan Roberts 10/24/25

My New Favorite Music Stand: The KraftGeek Capsule

The KraftGeek Capsule Stand completely changed how I think about music stands. It’s compact, beautifully designed, and built for real working musicians. I love this stand—and I’m so glad KraftGeek contacted me about it. See why it’s my new favorite piece of gear inside The Shed.

The Wood Shed Bass: Vintage Soul. Modern Voice.

The Wood Shed Bass — a collaboration between Woodcraft Guitars and The Bass Shed — reimagines the vintage Jazz Bass for the modern player. With a 34-inch scale, 4-string setup, and your choice of Fender Noiseless or Fralin pickups, this instrument blends timeless tone with contemporary reliability. Featuring a concentric knob layout inspired by the 1960–61 Fender Jazz Bass, players can independently shape the tone of each pickup for unmatched versatility on a fully passive circuit. Built with classic feel and modern craftsmanship, the Wood Shed Bass delivers vintage soul with a modern voice.