Latest articles by Art Thompson
Maestro Discoverer Delay Review
Featuring a Modulation mode this pedal ventures outside the purview of pure analog echo.
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review
The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.
TWA Mk. III Triskelion Harmonic Energizer Review
Evolving from the Systech Harmonic Energizer as used by Frank Zappa, this parametric midrange filter boasts adjustable peak control and obscene amounts of gain.
“We Started to Make Our Act Aggressive”: Watch Pete Townshend Attack his Marshall in Footage from ‘Lost’ 1966 Interview
Video Here’s why the Who's axe wielder was a guitar amp innovator.
Listen to Jazz Innovator Charlie Christian Bringing Electric Guitar to the Forefront of Music
Video This 1941 “Solo Flight” cut with the Benny Goodman Orchestra demonstrates the groundbreaking guitarist at the top of his game.
“It’s Like Holding a Candle Up Between Two Mirrors”: Roger Mayer Talks Bringing Jimi Hendrix’s Sound Into Another Dimension
Video The guitar effects guru tells the story of his groundbreaking Octavia invention.
Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition Double-Bound Stratocaster Journeyman Relic Review
With its non-contoured body, age-checked finish and 1/2 Blender wiring, this Guitar Center collaboration is in a class of its own.
Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay Review
Deeper than its simple controls would imply, this guitar presents a unique spin on the StingRay.
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainer Review
This superb grind machine walks the line between distortion and fuzz.
Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker Review
With a powerful rip control that adjusts circuit bias this four-knob fuzz delivers myriad tones.
Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man Review
This pedalboard-friendly Nano version brings a new level of enjoyment to a classic EHX effect.
The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals
What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.
Cicognani Engineering Sexyboost2 Analog Tube Boost Review
Turns a single-channel amp into a three-channeler with two voicing choices and two variable gain levels.
Modern Vintage MVT-64 Review
With a winning formula these review guitars have excellent build quality and attention to detail.
Fender Tone Master Super Reverb Review
The latest version of this classic combo uses digital technology to re-create the original spec.
Harmony Comet Review
This new production semi-hollow electric guitar is deeply rooted in the American past.
ESP LTD MH-1000 Deluxe EverTune Review
This advanced design won’t leave you fighting with tuning issues, no matter how aggressively you play.
“We Were Halfway Into the Record Before We Realized There Wasn’t a Drummer on It”: John Hiatt Talks Songwriting and Recording His Latest Album 'Leftover Feelings' with the Jerry Douglas Band
Despite the pandemic the legendary songsmith gets under the red light of Nashville’s storied RCA Studio B.
Orange Terror Stamp Review
Anyone looking to reduce the amount of gear they have to carry is a candidate for this giant killer.
Fender Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster Review
With its Tim Shaw-designed pickups and distinctive Road Worn Chocolate 'burst finish, the country virtuoso's signature six-string is quite a treat.
“My Dad Lived to Be 95, So I’m Just Getting Started”: Greg Koch Talks Making Music in His 50s
With signature guitars, pedals, pickups and amps to his name the Wildwood star is riding high.
Carl Verheyen on the Mesmerizing Sounds and Memories That Make Up His Stellar New Album, 'Sundial'
How a chance duet with Art Garfunkel helped inspire the writing behind the Supertramp guitarist's bravura solo album.
