Latest articles by Dave Hunter
Classic Gear: 1955 D’Angelico New Yorker
The epitome of the archtop guitar from the golden years of the Jazz Age.
Classic Gear: ‘Non-Reverse’ Gibson Firebird III
Rising from the ashes of its ‘reverse’ predecessor Gibson’s new ‘Bird takes flight in 1965.
Supro Chorus Review
This analog chorus from the US amp titans is just begging for a full stereo setup.
The '60s-Era Yamaha SG-7 Is an Offset Like No Other
Debuting in 1967, with a wildly asymmetric body, the SG-7 is ripe for rediscovery.
Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Review
Made in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, this LP offers late-50s-era taste without the eye-watering price tag.
Eastman Romeo LA Review
With this all-original thinline archtop design, Eastman Guitars is staking out some classic guitar design territory of its own.
Pigtronix Constellator and Space Rip Review
Pigtronix's modulated analog delay and analog synth pedals offer very cool sounds and promise not to hog your 'board.
Classic Gear: Fender Princeton Reverb Amp
Possibly the finest club and studio amp ever created.
Amplified Nation’s Ampliphonix & Gain 50-watt Head Delivers Inspired Tones From Both Sides of the Pond
Taylor Cox's amp building expertise is brought to bear on this boutique doozy with Transatlantic appeal.
How the Tiny Amp Brand Behind Grand Funk Railroad’s Potent Hard-Rock Sound Became a Force to Be Reckoned With
Rock's golden age saw David West's Michigan-built amplification flourish as West Laboratories took on the majors.
Classic Gear: Gibson Les Paul GA-40 Amp
How can you acquire a genuine 1950s Gibson Les Paul for 1/50th – 1/100th the price of the iconic vintage guitar? By buying the amp, of course!
A Boutique-Built High-Roller for Lo-Fi Rock High Jinx, Meet the Stunning Yanuziello Atomic Blue Electric One
Joe Yanuziello’s Atomic Blue Electric One elevates the lowly garage-rock special.
Frank Brothers Guitar Company Puts a Fresh Spin on Retro Guitar Design With its Arcade Doublecut Electric
The Frank Brothers’ Arcade model puts its thoughtful features in the service of the player.
Classic Gear: Why the Blackface Vibrolux Reverb Might Be Fender's Best Combo
This vintage amp design is perfect for just about any gig or studio date.
Classic Gear: How the Klon Centaur Overdrive Became a $5,000 Pedal
This boutique boomer became one of the most sought after effects pedals on the market.
How Collings Brought an Abundance of Retro Luxury to the Stunning I-35 LC Vintage
Collings took its best-selling electric back in time. The result is the I-35 LC Vintage.
Dr. Z CAZ-45 Review
The good doctor's first modern high-gain amplifier prescribes tight, mean, and dynamic electric guitar tones.
Meet the SG-Teor — a Boutique Single-Cut Reimagining of an All-Time Classic
Damian Probett irons out the kinks in the SG's design and adds bonus features, with stunning results.
Classic Gear: Klemt Echolette S NG51
The little-known Klemt Echolette S NG51 tape echo makes a worthy comeback on the vintage market.
Examining a ’77 Dumble Overdrive Special 1x12
Rare and revered, and with a price to match, this 1977 combo exemplifies the genius of Alexander Dumble.
Five Things You Need to Know About Bridges
The bridge is an essential link in the tone chain – ranking right up there with your guitar’s pickups and the wood the body is made from.
We Tested Five Modern Takes on the Holy Grail of Humbuckers – Here’s How They Stacked Up
Have any of these cracked the vaunted Gibson PAF code? Let's find out.
