Latest articles by Dave Hunter
The tiny modeler packs 33 amp models, 43 effects, Spark AI and a surprisingly deep editing system into a pedal that can hold its own as a practice tool, recording rig or backup setup
This three-watt mini-amp/drive pedal hybrid turns feedback, fuzz and effects into a surprisingly versatile sound-design tool.
From subtle tube saturation to unapologetic sonic mayhem, here’s how boosters, fuzzes, overdrives and distortions create their signature guitar sounds
The new Airwave blends classic Supro tube tone with onboard Two Notes DynIR cab simulation, letting players record direct, practice silently or run straight to front-of-house.
A reimagined Duo Jet for the modern era, it pairs chambered construction and new humbuckers with classic Gretsch snap, jangle, and attitude.
Ron Westwood puts his passion for this late-era tweed wonder to work in a faithful re-creation that’s also suited to today’s players
The Swingland is designed for studio/home use to deliver like a cranked vintage amp at low volume
This powerful and characterful new model is not a re-creation but a tribute to the legacy of Fane’s iconic Crescendo series
This intentionally minimalist pedal emulates the sound of a 1965 Fender Deluxe combo at its most universally appealing tone settings
These latest entries in the Inspired by Gibson Custom Series come at a friendly price, albeit with some concessions to period-correct materials
An update of Benson's Tall Bird external reverb unit, the Tall Bird + adds tube-driven optical tremolo in two modes: Classic and Harmonic
The guitarist blamed boring guitar sounds and his own love of imperfection for his actions, saying, "That sound was born out of total frustration"
The model packs a trio of Player II Noiseless pickups in place of the Alnico V single-coils for hum-free performance
The pedal derives its tone and features from the transistor-driven amplifier, including the Mid Range Boost circuit's characterful EQ settings
Boasting a Bigsby, two humbuckers and a boost circuit, it's a faithful re-creation of the guitar behind Tom Petty the the Heartbreakers' "Refugee"
The innovative guitar string maker got its start using technology developed by none other than Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers
Fender custom colors were offered for a small upcharge after a handful of customers requested their guitars in special finishes
Making its debut as part of a Hawaiian lap-steel beginner set, the Champ has become a studio workhorse for blues and rock guitarists
Inspired by 1960s budget axes, Justin Abernethy’s Sonic Empress THC combines vintage and modern in an offset design that’s built for these times
The Colby Elpico AC55 1x12 combo is a modern take on the 1950s/'60s Elpico AC55 that launched young British guitarists into the world of rock and roll
With its Wide Range humbuckers, the revised Fender Telecaster Thinline gets higher marks than most of its contemporaries.
The Toronto guitar maker changes up its formula considerably, while retaining its touchstones for style and build quality
