Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli is a multi-instrumentalist musician, but more of a guitarist than anything else. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he started playing at a very early age and learned various instruments such as flute, clarinet, percussion, didjeridoo, cavaquinho, bass and more. Today, he also works as a music producer and sound engineer, collaborating in several projects in his city and with artists from all over the world.

Go-to guitar? Give me a Fender Telecaster, Mustang or Jaguar and I'll be very happy.

First concert? I don't remember the first one, but I don't miss going to a concert every week!

First started playing guitar? At the age of 13, in 2001, from then on I never stopped. It's been 24 years and counting...

Influences? The first is undoubtedly the so-called national rock of my country, Argentina. Artists like Charly García or Luis Alberto Spinetta marked me forever. From then on, the influence does not stop growing. A lot of rock, Pavement, Sonic Youth, legendary bands from the beginnings of punk, New York, Jazz, Afro-Beat, Hip Hop, and many current bands from my country like Atras Hay Truenos or El Mató a un Policía Motorizado.

Favorite bands? Well, this may change over time, but in the last few years the most listened to were undoubtedly Pavement, 107 Faunos, Atras Hay Truenos, Wire, Sonic Youth.

Articles by Juan Spinelli

How to Hold a Guitar Pick | A Guide to Better Playing
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How to Hold a Guitar Pick | A Guide to Better Playing

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Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2025

How to String a Guitar | Step-by-Step Guide
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How to String a Guitar | Step-by-Step Guide

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Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2025

Sidechain Compression Explained
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Sidechain Compression Explained

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Updated October 2025

The Art & Science of Gain Staging Explained
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The Art & Science of Gain Staging Explained

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2025

9 Best Studio Compressors 2026: Pro Audio Compression Guide
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9 Best Studio Compressors 2026: Pro Audio Compression Guide

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Juan Spinelli

Updated February 2025

Best Ribbon Microphones 2026: Studio Recording Essentials
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Best Ribbon Microphones 2026: Studio Recording Essentials

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Juan Spinelli

Updated January 2025

The Teenage Engineering OP-1: Features & Workflows
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The Teenage Engineering OP-1: Features & Workflows

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Juan Spinelli

Updated August 2025

The Art & Science of Guitar Care: Your Complete Maintenance Manual
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The Art & Science of Guitar Care: Your Complete Maintenance Manual

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Juan Spinelli

Updated August 2025

10 Best Impulse Responses: Studio-Grade Guitar Tone 2026
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10 Best Impulse Responses: Studio-Grade Guitar Tone 2026

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Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

The Best Mic Preamp Guide: Comparing Top Models of 2026
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The Best Mic Preamp Guide: Comparing Top Models of 2026

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Juan Spinelli

Updated February 2025

7 Best Expression Pedals for Every Budget
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7 Best Expression Pedals for Every Budget

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Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

Best 6 Amp Attenuators 2026: Great Guitar Tones at Any Volume
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Best 6 Amp Attenuators 2026: Great Guitar Tones at Any Volume

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

9 Best Buffer Pedals: Preserve Your Guitar's True Tone
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9 Best Buffer Pedals: Preserve Your Guitar's True Tone

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

8 Best Wireless Microphone Systems 2026: Pro Buying Guide
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8 Best Wireless Microphone Systems 2026: Pro Buying Guide

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Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

The Best PA Systems: Our Guide to the 5 Top-Performing Sound Setups
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The Best PA Systems: Our Guide to the 5 Top-Performing Sound Setups

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

Best Music Samplers 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget & Style
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Best Music Samplers 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget & Style

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Juan Spinelli

Updated December 2024

The Best Boss Pedals: 50+ Years of Shaping Guitar Tone
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The Best Boss Pedals: 50+ Years of Shaping Guitar Tone

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Updated November 2024

How to Tune a Guitar: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Pros
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How to Tune a Guitar: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Pros

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Juan Spinelli

Updated November 2024

Finding The Perfect Electronic Drum Set For Your Style
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Finding The Perfect Electronic Drum Set For Your Style

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Juan Spinelli

Updated August 2025

5 Best Practice Amps for Electric Guitar in 2026
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5 Best Practice Amps for Electric Guitar in 2026

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Juan Spinelli

Updated November 2024

The History of Marshall Amps: From Drum Shop to Rock Icon
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The History of Marshall Amps: From Drum Shop to Rock Icon

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Juan Spinelli

Updated November 2024

Building Your Dream Home Studio | A Complete Guide
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Building Your Dream Home Studio | A Complete Guide

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Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2025

Adjusting Electric Guitar Intonation
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Adjusting Electric Guitar Intonation

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Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2025

Guitar Finishes and How They Impact Tone
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Guitar Finishes and How They Impact Tone

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2024

The Magic of Synthesizers: A Complete Guide to Synths
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The Magic of Synthesizers: A Complete Guide to Synths

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2024

The History of Fender: Strumming Through Time
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The History of Fender: Strumming Through Time

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2024

Guitar Necks Explained: Materials, Playability & More
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Guitar Necks Explained: Materials, Playability & More

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Updated October 2024

Understanding Guitar Scale Length: The Science Behind Your Sound
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Understanding Guitar Scale Length: The Science Behind Your Sound

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Juan Spinelli

Updated October 2024

How to Read Guitar Tabs: A Complete Guide for Beginners
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How to Read Guitar Tabs: A Complete Guide for Beginners

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Juan Spinelli

Updated July 2025

4 Best Baritone Guitars for Deep Tones and Heavy Riffs
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4 Best Baritone Guitars for Deep Tones and Heavy Riffs

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated November 2024

How Tonewoods Shape the Sound of Guitars
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How Tonewoods Shape the Sound of Guitars

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Juan Spinelli

Updated August 2025