Grid List Latest articles by Dave Hunter The Ampeg Reverberocket is a Reverb-o-File’s Dream By Dave Hunter published 19 January 22 This classic amp was a new weapon in the war between jazz and rock. The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published 19 January 22 What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites. Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel By Dave Hunter published 14 January 22 The acclaimed luthier’s high-end solidbody brings 1960s-inspired guitar design to the boutique market. Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife By Dave Hunter published 13 January 22 This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog. Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet Review By Dave Hunter published 11 January 22 Not yet rated This might be one of the boldest efforts yet to squeeze an entire rig into the smallest space possible. Jack White, Dan Auerbach and Many More Have Made Great Use of These DeArmond Gold-Foil-Loaded Classics By Dave Hunter published 6 January 22 As the cornerstone of Harmony’s hollow-body lineup, the Rocket was a soaring success. Marshall Rolled Out the Red Carpet for this Highly Collectible Stack By Dave Hunter published 4 January 22 Sporting dual 6550 output tubes this uber-rare custom color finish model 1987 was made in England for the U.S. market. Cutthroat Audio Francene 2x10 Combo Review By Dave Hunter published 21 December 21 Not yet rated We can’t say enough about the sonic veracity of this sweet-looking combo from Cutthroat. Fender Player Plus Telecaster Review By Dave Hunter published 15 December 21 Not yet rated The spirit of the golden-age with 21st century adaptations to suit the demands of today’s guitarists. Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review By Dave Hunter published 15 December 21 Not yet rated This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time. D. Kowalski Dark Gene Micro Amplifier Review By Dave Hunter published 14 December 21 Not yet rated These Dark Gene amps are a blast and serve as an easy reminder of why the mini- and micro-amp craze is still roaring. Supro Delta King 12 Review By Dave Hunter published 8 December 21 Not yet rated This stylish yet simple, single-ended tube amp has a plethora of appealing features. All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model By Dave Hunter published 7 December 21 The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success. The K-Line Springfield is a Golden Era-Style 7-Pound Gem By Dave Hunter published 3 December 21 A top-quality S-style from Chris Kroenlein with classic tones and power when you need it. The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew By Dave Hunter published 15 November 21 With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s. The Casino: Epiphone’s Iconic Beatles Guitar By Dave Hunter published 3 November 21 All you need to know about John, Paul, and George’s Epi of choice. Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere. If You’re Chasing Grunge, Garage Or Punk Tones These Vintage Silvertones Are Irresistible By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 The Silvertone Twin 12 Model 1484 is an outrageously cool amp. These Elegant Archtops Are Among the Rarest of Gibson’s Flagship Guitars By Dave Hunter published 28 October 21 The search for the perfect guitar led Bill Pearlstein to six rare Gibson L-5 electric archtops with uncommon body depths and features. All You Need To Know About the Fender Mustang – the Guitar of Choice for Kurt Cobain By Dave Hunter published 26 October 21 Fender’s humbly stylish Mustang was a popular “student” model of the 1960s that saw use with some big-name artists. Gibson Murphy Lab: the World's Ultimate ‘New Vintage’ Guitars? By Dave Hunter published 18 October 21 The Gibson Custom Shop's flagship models are clones of golden-era classics, hand-aged by Tom Murphy. We take a closer look at three of them to see if they live up to the hype. Classic Gear: Fender Bassman By Dave Hunter published 29 September 21 Designed for bassists, the Fender Bassman became the favored tone machine of guitarists everywhere. This Brit-Rock Classic Will Give You a Trouser-Leg-Flapping Experience You Won’t Forget By Dave Hunter published 23 September 21 The Orange OR120 taps classic rock’s raw power. Neural DSP Quad Cortex Review By Dave Hunter published 15 September 21 The plugin titan's hardware debut might well usher in the next-generation of amp modelers. D'Angelico Excel 59 Review By Dave Hunter published 13 September 21 A sweet-looking jazz box that's got a lot more than jazz on its mind. 1234Next The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. 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The Ampeg Reverberocket is a Reverb-o-File’s Dream By Dave Hunter published 19 January 22 This classic amp was a new weapon in the war between jazz and rock.
The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published 19 January 22 What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.
Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel By Dave Hunter published 14 January 22 The acclaimed luthier’s high-end solidbody brings 1960s-inspired guitar design to the boutique market.
Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife By Dave Hunter published 13 January 22 This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog.
Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet Review By Dave Hunter published 11 January 22 Not yet rated This might be one of the boldest efforts yet to squeeze an entire rig into the smallest space possible.
Jack White, Dan Auerbach and Many More Have Made Great Use of These DeArmond Gold-Foil-Loaded Classics By Dave Hunter published 6 January 22 As the cornerstone of Harmony’s hollow-body lineup, the Rocket was a soaring success.
Marshall Rolled Out the Red Carpet for this Highly Collectible Stack By Dave Hunter published 4 January 22 Sporting dual 6550 output tubes this uber-rare custom color finish model 1987 was made in England for the U.S. market.
Cutthroat Audio Francene 2x10 Combo Review By Dave Hunter published 21 December 21 Not yet rated We can’t say enough about the sonic veracity of this sweet-looking combo from Cutthroat.
Fender Player Plus Telecaster Review By Dave Hunter published 15 December 21 Not yet rated The spirit of the golden-age with 21st century adaptations to suit the demands of today’s guitarists.
Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review By Dave Hunter published 15 December 21 Not yet rated This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time.
D. Kowalski Dark Gene Micro Amplifier Review By Dave Hunter published 14 December 21 Not yet rated These Dark Gene amps are a blast and serve as an easy reminder of why the mini- and micro-amp craze is still roaring.
Supro Delta King 12 Review By Dave Hunter published 8 December 21 Not yet rated This stylish yet simple, single-ended tube amp has a plethora of appealing features.
All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model By Dave Hunter published 7 December 21 The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success.
The K-Line Springfield is a Golden Era-Style 7-Pound Gem By Dave Hunter published 3 December 21 A top-quality S-style from Chris Kroenlein with classic tones and power when you need it.
The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew By Dave Hunter published 15 November 21 With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s.
The Casino: Epiphone’s Iconic Beatles Guitar By Dave Hunter published 3 November 21 All you need to know about John, Paul, and George’s Epi of choice.
Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.
If You’re Chasing Grunge, Garage Or Punk Tones These Vintage Silvertones Are Irresistible By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 The Silvertone Twin 12 Model 1484 is an outrageously cool amp.
These Elegant Archtops Are Among the Rarest of Gibson’s Flagship Guitars By Dave Hunter published 28 October 21 The search for the perfect guitar led Bill Pearlstein to six rare Gibson L-5 electric archtops with uncommon body depths and features.
All You Need To Know About the Fender Mustang – the Guitar of Choice for Kurt Cobain By Dave Hunter published 26 October 21 Fender’s humbly stylish Mustang was a popular “student” model of the 1960s that saw use with some big-name artists.
Gibson Murphy Lab: the World's Ultimate ‘New Vintage’ Guitars? By Dave Hunter published 18 October 21 The Gibson Custom Shop's flagship models are clones of golden-era classics, hand-aged by Tom Murphy. We take a closer look at three of them to see if they live up to the hype.
Classic Gear: Fender Bassman By Dave Hunter published 29 September 21 Designed for bassists, the Fender Bassman became the favored tone machine of guitarists everywhere.
This Brit-Rock Classic Will Give You a Trouser-Leg-Flapping Experience You Won’t Forget By Dave Hunter published 23 September 21 The Orange OR120 taps classic rock’s raw power.
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Review By Dave Hunter published 15 September 21 The plugin titan's hardware debut might well usher in the next-generation of amp modelers.
D'Angelico Excel 59 Review By Dave Hunter published 13 September 21 A sweet-looking jazz box that's got a lot more than jazz on its mind.
