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Dave Hunter is a writer and consulting editor for Guitar Player magazine. His prolific output as author includes Fender 75 Years (opens in new tab), The Guitar Amp Handbook (opens in new tab), The British Amp Invasion (opens in new tab), Ultimate Star Guitars (opens in new tab), Guitar Effects Pedals (opens in new tab), The Guitar Pickup Handbook (opens in new tab), The Fender Telecaster (opens in new tab) and several other titles. Hunter is a former editor of The Guitar Magazine (UK), and a contributor to Vintage Guitar, Premier Guitar, The Connoisseur and other publications. A contributing essayist to the United States Library of Congress National Recording Preservation Board’s Permanent Archive, he lives in Kittery, ME, with his wife and their two children and fronts the bands A Different Engine and The Stereo Field.

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Latest articles by Dave Hunter

Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods

By Dave Hunter published 10 March 23

Michael Soldano’s Super Lead Overdrive 100-watter is a formidable fire breather that exhibits a personality all its own

Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All

By Dave Hunter published 7 March 23

This rare 1962 model delivers a whopping “54 colors and shadings in stereo sound”

Favored by Frank Zappa and Jerry Garcia, the Musitronics Mu-Tron III Combined Wild Sonics and Creative Usability

By Dave Hunter published 3 March 23

Unveiled in 1972, this pioneering envelope filter was a near-instant hit

PRS SE DGT Review

By Dave Hunter published 2 March 23

With sounds that tackle just about any genre, the SE DGT performs well above its pay grade

Donner Arena 2000 Amp and Effects Pedal Review

By Dave Hunter published 1 March 23

An affordable floor pedal delivering effects, and cab sims, and a massive bundle of functionality and connectivity

The 1962 Fender 6G3 Deluxe Could Be All the Amp You Ever Need

By Dave Hunter published 8 February 23

Denoted by its chocolate-colored Tolex, this is one tasty tone machine

Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, Boss CE-2W Chorus and Boss DC-2W Dimension C

Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock

By Dave Hunter published 7 February 23

A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects

Pioneering Chorus: How the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Amp and Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble Pedal Set Industry Standards

By Dave Hunter published 7 February 23

As the Roland JC-120 celebrates 50 years, we explore all the gear this clean machine gave the guitar world

This High-Class Axe Is the Handiwork of Banker – the First Boutique Maker Accepted to Gibson’s Authorized Partner Program

By Dave Hunter published 2 February 23

Founder Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT

Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim Review

By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23

A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions

Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review

By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23

Made in the U.S.A., this amp will get you about as close to the real thing as any new Dumble-style build

Famously Played by the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones in the ‘60s, Vox’s Teardrop Guitars Remain as Distinctive as Ever

By Dave Hunter published 27 January 23

These quirky cousins of the familiar AC30 and AC15 combos established an iconic look

Mid-1960s Marshall 1960A 4x12 speaker cabinet

Here’s Why the Mid-’60s Marshall 4x12 Speaker Cabinet Is an Essential Part of the Rock Equation

By Dave Hunter published 25 January 23

This formidable beast of tone helped the sound of the electric guitar evolve

Gretsch’s First Solidbody Electric Guitar Brings Vintage Bling to Those on a Budget

By Dave Hunter published 11 January 23

This 1964 Gretsch Corvette model 6135 is a B-list beauty

Before the 100-Watt Marshall Stack There Was the Mighty Fender Showman

By Dave Hunter published 6 January 23

Developed in collaboration with surf guitar legend Dick Dale, this monster amp is a fearsome experience

Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Pedal Review

By Dave Hunter published 4 January 23

An enticing mid-boost and drive pedal based on legendary Pultec studio EQ units

From Jeff Beck and Joe Perry to Kurt Cobain and Thurston Moore, the Flexible ProCo Rat Has Star Appeal and Staying Power

By Dave Hunter published 16 December 22

More than just a retro-toned dirt box, this OG distortion goes from overdrive to fuzz

Victory Amps V1 the Duchess and the Jack

Victory V1 the Duchess and the Jack Overdrive Reviews

By Dave Hunter published 14 December 22

Victory’s new V1 pedal series takes the tonal characteristics from several of its amp models and converts them into compact individual solid-state units

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1962 ES-335 Review

By Dave Hunter published 13 December 22

Like other good examples of the breed, this semi runs from crisp, articulate, edge-of-breakup blues to full-on rock crunch

This Rare 1959 Sheraton Hails From Epiphone's Earliest Gibson Days

By Dave Hunter published 18 November 22

This high-quality vintage guitar bears hallmarks of Epiphone's earlier life as a premier American guitar maker

Swope Guitars Descendant Offset Vibrato and Companion Bridge Review

By Dave Hunter published 16 November 22

Solidly built hardware that retro-fits vintage and current Fender Jazzmasters and Jaguars

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review

By Dave Hunter last updated 15 November 22

Immediate access to doomy, droney art-metal escapades

EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review

By Dave Hunter published 15 November 22

Immediate access to doomy, droney art-metal escapades

The SG Special Is One of Gibson's Most Overlooked Guitars - Here's What You Need to Know

By Dave Hunter published 28 October 22

As the replacement for the Les Paul Special, this classic solidbody was a well-appointed entry point to Gibson’s golden age

“One Second to Get the Pickup out and Two Seconds to Slip a New One in”: Canivell’s Pickup-Swapping C 20:16 and S 20:20 v Take Versatility to the Cutting Edge

By Dave Hunter published 27 October 22

These quick-change axes boast a bundle of standout features that sets them apart

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