Pete Emery

Pete Emery

Reviews Writer

Pete cut his teeth as a guitarist by spending over a decade playing in both function and original bands whilst teaching during the week. He now uses this experience, combined with degrees in Music and Web Design, plus a general addiction to all things guitar gear, to write reviews for Guitar Player, MusicRadar, and Guitar World. When not experimenting with his pedalboard, he will spend any extra time he has perfecting his extensive coffee-making setup.

Latest articles by Pete Emery

As a gigging musician, I like my guitar strings fresh, but maintaining that new string sound means buying a lot of them! Here are the internet's best string deals to keep the cost down

By Pete Emery Published

Strings may not be the most exciting purchase, but they are still an important part of your tone. That new string sound can be expensive to maintain, but fortunately, there are plenty of deals to help offset the cost.

Gear
A massive $200 discount on a plug-in suite featuring four iconic amplifiers from one of the brands at the forefront of digital amp emulation tech. This Universal Audio offer is one that can't be missed

By Pete Emery Published

Featuring four of Universal Audio's renowned amp emulations, this bundle makes iconic sounds available and affordable for the home recording guitarist

Amps
Who says modelling has to be complicated? Pick up a Line 6 POD Express and see how simple it can be, whilst saving $50 at Guitar Center
Who says modelling has to be complicated? Pick up a Line 6 POD Express and see how simple it can be, whilst saving $50 at Guitar Center

By Pete Emery Published

Suited to those looking for a straightforward modeler or capable rig backup, the Line 6 POD Express demonstrates that modeling can be simple, yet powerful

Amps
A massive $240 off the Line 6 Helix Native guitar plug-in. Take it from a long-time Helix user - it's worth it

By Pete Emery Published

A powerful solution for ampless guitar recording, currently at a bargain price

Pedals & Pedalboards
Boss RC-5 Looper
I would argue that a looper is one of the best practice tools you can own. Skyrocket your playing with the Boss RC-5 Loop Station and save over $45 with this Amazon deal while you are at it

By Pete Emery Published

Simple, compact, and feature-rich, the Boss RC-5 is an easy-to-use looper and a great, musical way to enhance those chops

Pedals & Pedalboards
The Epiphone Les Paul Special I is a beginner electric guitar that I recommended over and over again in my tutoring days, and now it's an even bigger bargain, along with everything you need in a starter pack, at under $20
The Epiphone Les Paul Special I is a beginner electric guitar that I recommended over and over again in my tutoring days, and now it's an even bigger bargain, along with everything you need in a starter pack, at under $200

By Pete Emery Published

Over 20% off a beginner's starter pack featuring the Epiphone Les Paul Special I at Guitar Center

Electric Guitars