Latest articles by Art Thompson
Mesa/Boogie Badlander Review
The Badlander moves the Rectifier series into the 21st century with CabClone IR tech and a huge array of incredible tones.
MXR Tremolo Review
If there’s only room for one tremolo on your pedalboard, the MXR Tremolo is a strong contender.
Vahlbruch Kaluna High Voltage Tube Drive Review
A top-quality overdrive that uses a 12AX7 to put some genuine tube heat and crunch into your tone.
Dweezil Zappa Deciphers the Secrets Behind His Friend Eddie Van Halen's Sound and Style
From early inspirations to gear and phrasing choices, Zappa offers the inside track on EVH's playing.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V & Pro V Satin Review
Take a closer look at the Satin and gloss-finished LPs, designed in collaboration with and exclusively available at Guitar Center.
Fender MTG Tube Tremolo Review
Can the Big F's stompbox hot streak continue with this contemporary twist on an old-school effect? We find out.
Gibson Lukas Nelson Signature Les Paul Junior Review
A stripped-down but pitch-perfect replica of the Promise of the Real guitarist's '56 Junior.
Mesa/Boogie Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine Review
A trio of hand-built overdrives that cover a wide range of drive styles with an amp-like feel.
Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III HH Review
Music Man's latest evolution of Steve Lukather's signature electric is spectacular.
Maxon Apex 808 Review
After three years of intensive research into vintage units, has Susumu Tamura perfected the TS-style overdrive?
Joe Louis Walker on Following His Own Blues Path and Finding Joy in Letting His Collaborators Take the Spotlight
Joe Louis Walker connects with a cast of great guest guitarists for 'Blues Comin’ On.'
Danelectro 3699 Fuzz Review
Dial 3-6-9-9 for that vintage FOXX fuzz tone, as Danelectro brings back a '70s pedalboard classic.
PRS Tonare Parlor SE P20E Review
A small but perfectly formed acoustic with a very respectable Fishman GT1 preamp to ready it for the stage.
Fender 70th Anniversary Broadcaster Review
Turn the clock back to 1950 with Fender's meticulous Broadcaster repro.
Go Behind the Scenes of Fender's Parallel Universe Volume II Series
Embrace the weird as Fender's Joey Brasler walks us through the company's range of surreal hybrid electrics.
Asken Intercooler Droptop Review
Clever switching and awesome pickups give this striking Asken single-cutaway a whole lotta range.
Robert Cray on Growing Up on Gospel and Soul, Inspirations and Why Good Players Need to Be Good Listeners
Paying tribute to the sound of Sam Cooke's records, Robert Cray revitalizes R&B, soul and funk on 'That's What I Heard.'
Fender Stories Collection Eric Johnson 1954 "Virginia" Stratocaster Review
This recreation of the virtuoso's 'Ah Via Musicom' electric is a Strat unlike any other.
The Story of Bill Asher and Don Moser's Amazing Dr. John Night Tripper Guitar
Learn about a very special Telecaster, customized in tribute to the late Malcolm John Rebennack Jr.
Echopark Clarence 25 Review
If you can live without channel switching, reverb or an effects loop, you’ll likely dig what this stripped-down little hot-rod has to offer.
