Latest articles by Dave Hunter
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
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review
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
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
These quick-change axes boast a bundle of standout features that sets them apart
Aclam Woman Tone Overdrive Pedal Review
An extremely well-built Marshall-in-a-box (MIAB) overdrive for any situation
Stonewall Pickups Slutty Wolf H90 Humbucker-Sized P-90 Set Review
Cracks the code of an authentic-sounding P-90 with lots of appealing chime and sparkle
“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11
Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.
