Latest articles by Art Thompson
The Big F celebrates a big year by going back to its roots and revisiting its single-pickup classic.
How did Sundragon replicate the Supro Coronado Jimmy Page used on Led Zeppelin's debut album? Here's the story.
A beautiful thinline acoustic-electric at an equally attractive price, this stage-ready Takamine has a lot going for it.
A modern update on a Fender favorite, this combo promises Silverface mojo in a compact format.
A pick of transcendent superheroes of wood, steel, and nylon.
From fuzzes and flanges, to distortions and delays, these are some of the best effects pedals ever created.
Tracing the history of a very special amp.
Sometimes you get what you pay for, and this semi-hollow offers class, tone, and playability in abundance.
The quicksilver genius of Frank Zappa's playing defied categorization, but it alerted a generation of progressive guitarists to push the boundaries of their instrument.
A boutique tube combo that'll tickle the fancy of any vintage Fender enthusiast.
Richardson's vision, top-quality components, and EBMM's craft join forces on this exceptional, state-of-the-art electric.
The spec updates on this series add both playability and tone to two classic models.
Loud finishes for even louder hard rock, the Kramer name is synonymous with hard rock and heavy metal stunt guitar.
The Badlander moves the Rectifier series into the 21st century with CabClone IR tech and a huge array of incredible tones.
If there’s only room for one tremolo on your pedalboard, the MXR Tremolo is a strong contender.
A top-quality overdrive that uses a 12AX7 to put some genuine tube heat and crunch into your tone.
From early inspirations to gear and phrasing choices, Zappa offers the inside track on EVH's playing.
Take a closer look at the Satin and gloss-finished LPs, designed in collaboration with and exclusively available at Guitar Center.
Can the Big F's stompbox hot streak continue with this contemporary twist on an old-school effect? We find out.
A stripped-down but pitch-perfect replica of the Promise of the Real guitarist's '56 Junior.
A trio of hand-built overdrives that cover a wide range of drive styles with an amp-like feel.
Music Man's latest evolution of Steve Lukather's signature electric is spectacular.
