Latest articles by Art Thompson
Delivers emulations of classic delay and reverb effects lifted from the UAFX Starlight and Golden Reverberator
If you’re seeking to enhance the tonal capabilities of a guitar or bass, this system is definitely worth considering
Fifty years on, we take a look back at the chart-topping hit Steve Miller described as an “odd tune”
“I never thought that a pedal would ever be considered vintage,” said the former Maxon electronics engineer
The Artist spoke to ‘GP’ from Paisley Park’s Studio A at a milestone moment in his guitar playing career
A fun guitar for gigs and especially for recording, where you can really appreciate the pickups’ textural coolness
The new Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 combo is an impressive feat of engineering that puts the long-running amp maker’s best-loved circuits in one compact rig
This unique pedal is a blast to play, and for the admission price of $99 you’re essentially getting a boutique pedal for a pittance
Loaded with effects, this 1x12 combo provides realistic emulations of tube amps
Video A brief history of the timeless partnership between Neil and Nils
A classic in its own right, the SE McCarty 594 follows a traditional template, but is completely PRS
The alt-rock luminaries discuss the impact of guitar tone and alternate tunings on the creative process
“He’d been up three nights straight and had finished 13 sets of lyrics,” says the Crazy Horse maestro and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Rock and Roll Hall of Famer
With good build quality and attention to detail, this bang-for-buck champ makes a great go-to gig guitar
Fans of the Ibanez and Maxon SD-9s should know there’s a new sheriff in town designed in collaboration with Tube Screamer inventor Susumu Tamura
In this insightful interview, the late, great tunesmith’s wife reveals the guitars and gear behind JJ Cale’s craft and sheds light on his unique relationship with Eric Clapton
Skillfully engineered pedals that accurately replicate cherry-picked vintage amps
A good candidate if you’re looking for a do-it-all overdrive that offers expanded controllability via expression pedal or MIDI
The turning point that cemented the maestro’s status as one of the premier songwriters of the 20th century
The unique vibe and consistent quality that Reverend builds into all of its guitars is on full display here
Gibson sticks to meat-and-potatoes effects with this latest group of pedals
A fun guitar that delivers the boutique-on-a-budget experience in spades
This reasonably priced, carbon fiber travel guitar is great for jamming or doing a low-volume gig on a small stage
