Latest articles by Dave Hunter
These are surprisingly adaptable and expressive designs, so don’t let their radical looks lead you astray
A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag
The 80-watt “high-powered” tweed Twin appeared in ’58, but nothing beats the delectable dynamics and easy grind of the earlier 40-watt versions
More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot
Enter the Cielo, a thinline hybrid acoustic-electric guitar with a chambered body made of solid woods
Read the fascinating story of Lyon & Healy – one of America’s best guitar makers of the early 20th century
Boasting filter, flanger and phaser capabilities the Disturbance yields a plethora of textured synth-like tones with lush, multidimensional depth and movement
How to better sculpt your tone by changing preamp and output tubes
These simple secrets of the pros will make your guitar and gear sounds its best (and several of them won't cost you a penny!)
Although many players infer a “warm, mellow” tone from Brazilian rosewood’s vintage credentials, the reality is quite different
A versatile package that isn’t limited by any overly pigeonholing design choices
Sibling to the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, this 1970s vintage stompbox kicks out a raw, raucous, perpetual motion-type effect that virtually takes over your instrument
Swathed in shiny chrome, they were presented as the best of the best in the effects revolution’s boomingest decade
Either is worth laying your hands on, but the Rick Vito Soul Agent earns an Editors’ Pick Award for its sheer effortless versatility
Either offers a trenchant take on classic club-sized combos of yore, and both will likely win over many happy players
“Excellent in every regard,” our reviewer’s only concern is whether KMS will make him take them off his guitars!
Here’s why many guitarists will never settle for anything less than the sound of a true rotary-speaker cabinet
A groovy relic from the stylish Italian guitar maker that sits in the sweet spot between art and utility
Fender stirs up a buzz in guitar land again with its creative reimagining of classic designs
“Maximum sound with minimum fuss” is a sentiment very well expressed in this lunchbox-sized offering
Excelling at anything from gnarly rock and roll to expressive electric indie-folk, this inspiring axe is a beauty to behold
A solid performer in the dual-humbucker, single-cutaway set-neck tradition
This American-voiced amp has been skillfully re-designed and earns an Editors’ Pick Award for its achievements
