Latest articles by Dave Hunter
PRS Sonzera 20 Combo Review
This American-voiced amp has been skillfully re-designed and earns an Editors’ Pick Award for its achievements
Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods
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
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
Unveiled in 1972, this pioneering envelope filter was a near-instant hit
PRS SE DGT Review
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
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
Denoted by its chocolate-colored Tolex, this is one tasty tone machine
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
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
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
Founder Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT
Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim Review
A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions
Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review
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
These quirky cousins of the familiar AC30 and AC15 combos established an iconic look
Here’s Why the Mid-’60s Marshall 4x12 Speaker Cabinet Is an Essential Part of the Rock Equation
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
This 1964 Gretsch Corvette model 6135 is a B-list beauty
Before the 100-Watt Marshall Stack There Was the Mighty Fender Showman
Developed in collaboration with surf guitar legend Dick Dale, this monster amp is a fearsome experience
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Pedal Review
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
More than just a retro-toned dirt box, this OG distortion goes from overdrive to fuzz
Victory V1 the Duchess and the Jack Overdrive Reviews
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
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
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
Solidly built hardware that retro-fits vintage and current Fender Jazzmasters and Jaguars
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review
Immediate access to doomy, droney art-metal escapades
