<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar Player in Gear ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “I saw it and said, ‘What the hell is that?’”: The mystery fuzz pedal that Jake E. Lee got from Paul Gilbert ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/jake-e-lees-mystery-fuzz-pedal YGK9PbBQoJdGf5pjnRjxZ6 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Declared the ‘best-sounding tweed Fender’ by many players.” We review the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12, a modern re-creation of a storied Fender combo ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/declared-the-best-sounding-tweed-fender-by-many-players-we-review-cutthroat-audio-fullerton-5g9-1x12-a-modern-re-creation-of-a-storied-fender-combo 57LZcqzQ6SAZwW98NQCngn Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:50:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Without you, we wouldn't be here”: Tony Iommi leads the tributes as Laney Amplification founder Lyndon Laney dies, aged 77 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/lyndon-laney-dead-at-77 yvJqvLt9LKZbJVuRoEK5rW Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Blends classic tube simplicity with a few modern features that genuinely add value": We review the tiny tube tones of the Marshall DSL1CR ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/marshall-dsl1cr-review uotUcuQaj5i5QSBgqWnHUL Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:24:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get the blueprint for legendary guitar tone at any price point from a lifelong Slash fanatic with my pick of guitars, amps, picks, pickups, and more ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/collection/gear/slash-gear-collection o4y3zky4hxUndvD7JT6YPC Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:54:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve tracked down 9 professional-grade pedalboard essentials in the Amazon Big Spring Sale that will turn any messy bedroom 'board into a gig-ready rig from just $4.49 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/amazon-big-spring-sale-pedalboard-essentials ZsjxBwgShxSnd8rAJyM5f5 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:51:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Amazon Big Spring Sale just gave guitarists the ultimate excuse to outfit their rigs and spring clean guitar collections thanks to some huge savings on essential accessories – deals start from just $6.49 ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amazon-big-spring-sale-guitar-accessories rC9xWndRQVK9DG3uxPTg5j Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:34:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’ve dreamed of having a Strat like this since I was a kid.” We review the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Stratocaster HSS ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/fender-american-ultra-luxe-vintage-60s-stratocaster-hss-reviewed mTj9XyaxvzV7coD99vFmnW Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:07:55 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:34:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ With massive discounts of up to 60% off guitars, pedals, and amps, the Thomann Spring Sale is the place to dust off the cobwebs and kick-start your music-making for the rest of the year ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/thomann-spring-sale CoJvnjqxqQxQxVt3555AYX Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Whoever said the best sound from a speaker is dead center?” Joe Bonamassa says you’re miking your amp wrong ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/joe-bonamassa-amp-micing-advice C4fF55B5Y9NcuicG7DYUDA Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:36:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ It might be the best time to buy a Boss stompbox thanks to some hefty discounts of up to 26% in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale – save big on a Waza Craft Metal Zone, the versatile DD-8, and the highly rated GT1000Core ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/collection/gear/pedals-pedalboards/amazon-spring-sale-boss-pedal-deals MmVrrxAjw79NPfAvSDBtLX Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:32:30 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:33:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Fender CD-60S is the undisputed king of beginner acoustic guitars, and with 15% off in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale, it's still the smartest investment for any new guitar player ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/the-fender-cd-60s-amazon-spring-deal-days-sale hhY68x9cyn6eeyWVV94CU3 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:14:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ With some stunning discounts on strings, tools, and essential accessories from just £8.07, the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale is the ultimate opportunity to spring clean your guitar collection ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/collection/gear/amazon-spring-sale-uk-guitar-accessories uZjNLRh2pNZGUvvrgHCZJ3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:21:58 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:26:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I normally tell guitarists to skip the Amazon UK Spring Sale, but the massive price drops on Ibanez guitars, acoustics, basses, and pedals have completely changed my mind ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amazon-uk-spring-sale-ibanez-guitars 7k2UkShYWLgHdCzV7iRnMb Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:36:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Presidents' Day celebrations have arrived early at Musician's Friend with massive discounts of up to 60% off guitar gear, including some sweet deals on Fender, Epiphone, and Martin guitars ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/musician-s-friend-presidents-day-sale-2026 NZn5FaNvhgRyhmoQHPpwGE Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:57:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This amp’s dynamics are off the charts.” We review Bartel Amplifiers’ Swingland 1x12 combo and find a low-watter that delivers high-wattage tone, response and feel ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/bartel-amplifiers-swingland-1x12-combo-review wEUqhwWTCZhDNG6qsFGZAA Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:12:35 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:58:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Cables suck! Being untethered feels fabulous and sounds great.” We review the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT wireless guitar system and find cordless heaven ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/live-studio/fishman-airlock-wireless-gt-wireless-guitar-system-reviewed FEoUvsg4wmyh9DG2MZtnhK Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:31:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:27:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Ozzy requested a remote switch so he could turn the pedalboard off from the next hotel room.” Randy Rhoads’ constant practice drove Ozzy Osbourne crazy. The solution? A tiny pedalboard designed to please them both ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/randy-rhoads-ozzy-crazy-tiny-pedalboard W2ZtCR3AKoTFhFMKDb2f4F Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:35:53 +0000 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:38:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This amplifier carried a different kind of history — one we couldn’t let drift away.” How the Beach Boys' Dumble Overdrive Special ended up in Hawaii, and the celebrity who’s now recording with it ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/beach-boys-dumble-ods-found-in-hawaii zn2N4ThcAQ4nJvEgnSJAfV Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Win tickets to see the Johnny A. Trio at a special Guitar Player Presents event in Oakland, California ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/live-studio/win-tickets-to-see-the-johnny-a-trio-at-a-special-guitar-player-presents-event-in-oakland-california QjgdaWgk6BRt8pWehefSqe Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:33:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It can be a creamy and gooey boost, and it can breathe saturated fire.” Strymon launches its new Series A line of analog pedals with the Fairfax, a “full tube amp circuit” in a pedal ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/strymon-launches-series-a-line-with-fairfax-pedal P3MRjGMuq7k9K7ebqT37M3 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:40:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but these 69 deals for guitarists are still live – act fast before they're gone forever ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-still-live QSHf2n2d96yxKd5JR7ch9o Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:53:23 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:53:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Wampler Tumnus is the one pedal that will never leave my 'board, and its golden Klon-style overdrive goodness is now even cheaper for a limited time! ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/the-wampler-tumnus-is-the-one-pedal-that-will-never-leave-my-board KjvZFdeeuqyqCHdbHRh2Qb Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:32:59 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:56:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beatles and Brian May guitar tones for $99 – is Sweetwater sure this Tech 21 SansAmp amp pedal deal isn't a misprice? ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/beatles-and-brian-may-guitar-tones-for-usd99 PjLywZdS8gBqxgKRk8XyxS Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:06:20 +0000 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:39:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’ve been willing this to happen forever.” Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt opens up about the band’s upcoming feature film, plans for music —and his brand-new Epiphone signature bass ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/mike-dirnt-on-his-signature-grabber-bass-and-green-day-s-future-plans REgtWqrFb9EfEbmCwaEeQY Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:14:32 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:43:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Friedman amp for $99? This none more Black Friday deal is hard to resist ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/a-friedman-amp-for-usd99-this-none-more-black-friday-deal-is-hard-to-resist 9QFqFaGkSePc6jebXGBYrR Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:59:45 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:02:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ We gave the PRS Archon 50 a five-star review. Get up to $200 off right now during Sweetwater's Black Friday sale ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/we-gave-the-prs-archon-50-a-five-star-review-get-up-to-usd200-off-right-now-during-sweetwaters-black-friday-sale 4X8L8NrRSKpfhGESwdw9xR Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:13:03 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:00:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The guitar pedal bargains of the year? Walrus Audio Mako series delay and reverb effects are currently so cheap for Black Friday they're a no-brainer ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/the-guitar-pedal-bargains-of-the-year-walrus-audio-mako-series-delay-and-reverb-effects-are-currently-so-cheap-for-black-friday-theyre-a-no-brainer bECJio48VHXCt4cR2tpnVo Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:07:05 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:55:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ All three of Positive Grid's 5-star rated Spark amps are on sale for Black Friday – plus $50 off the brand new Bias X software ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amps/positive-grid-black-friday-sale-2025 fUTkzVGQkYZDnV8JooZkCa Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:14:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was holding out for a Neural DSP Nano Cortex saving this Black Friday – but I'll happily settle for a free plugin worth up to $149 right now ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/neural-dsp-nano-cortex-black-friday-deal fwat6xuqu4iFY5nZMSeZSH Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:29:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Time for a full rig refresh? Well, with Black Friday savings on the highly rated Boss Katana and pedal classics such as the DS-1, now is the time ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/boss-black-friday-sale-2025 zMjuuCQmTAFmfUBXrCUkpJ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:12:53 +0000 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:50:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've reviewed a dozen audio interfaces this year and five of my top picks have chunky discounts this Black Friday – including a $200 saving on the Universal Audio Apollo ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/black-friday-deals-audio-interface-roundup kciwgrXXoArH6s4xV7pSKD Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:55:00 +0000 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:03:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ As affordable workhorse guitars go, you can't miss with a Fender Player II Strat or Tele – and these limited edition models just hit an all time low for Black Friday ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/fender-player-ii-black-friday-deal nrKYdpV4EuvWrYeDtBaQnD Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I always hold out for Thomann's Cyber Week sale – and with up to 70% off and over 1,100 items for Black Friday 2025, it doesn't disappoint ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/thomann-cyber-week-sale tkCJTGxX33umXZP9CSoDnZ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:53:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ With $100 off more than 60 acoustic guitars at Taylor, here's the 5 that should be at the top of your shopping list this Black Friday ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/black-friday-taylor-guitar-deals ZUT3zyX8ztazTmSyw9Rx2G Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Line 6's 5-star rated DL4 MKII just hit its lowest-ever price with a gigantic 40% saving in the Reverb Black Friday sale ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/line-6-dl4-mkii-reverb-black-friday-deal scZSZGxyRyMNfNEtB8b2NM Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:03:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday isn’t just about gear – invest in your playing with $800 off online lessons in Guitar Tricks' best deal of the year ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/black-friday-guitar-tricks-price-drop SPmctdtNAy48AqUeWTDDtb Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:11:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Player II Strat just hit its lowest price ever thanks to Fender's Black Friday sale – save up to 30% on a huge range of guitars, accessories, and merch ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/fender-black-friday-sale Q2hPQ6NGnMSczkFQWzr3wM Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:58 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:01:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve covered Black Friday for years, but this sale is genuinely next level for guitar players – Sweetwater just dropped up to 80% off guitars, amps, and pedals ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/sweetwater-black-friday-sale oAVFNwycgEsGrn6zBv3WhA Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar Center launches its "biggest sale of the year" with massive Black Friday savings of up to 40% on some of the most popular guitars on the planet ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/guitar-center-launches-its-biggest-sale-of-the-year-black-friday uq8BhgUpRw644CJjxA7aD5 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:07:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ PRS has already knocked up to 20% off a huge range of guitars for Black Friday, including 5-star models ranging from the workhorse SE CE 24 to Mayer's Silver Sky ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/prs-black-friday-deals ZseBuDsZFdyAhS4yYF3Gk9 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:49:41 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:45:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday may be 17 days away, but no one told Thomann – save up to 69% off a range of music-making gear in the Cyber Week Early Deals ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/thomann-early-cyberweek-sale KB3QDTYSERqmmDZ78KvgNd Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:15:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar Center just took the cover off the early Black Friday deals with up to 30% off - including a massive $100 off my favorite multi-effects pedal ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/guitar-center-early-black-friday-sale zJbcfCUrpMaJqQ3FdPf42a Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:32:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Captures the best of the famed Crescendos thought to be behind David Gilmour’s classic Pink Floyd tone.” We review the Fane Crescendo Anniversary Edition 12AE 12-inch guitar speaker ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/fane-crescendo-ae-speaker-review tXPk8EnCQzieEU8W9ZXRKn Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:43:19 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:28:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “For $99, you get rich, round, clear tone reminiscent of the most popular 1x12 combo of all time.” We review the EarthQuaker Devices Easy Listening Analog Amp Simulator Pedal ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/earthquaker-devices-easy-listening-analog-amp-simulator-pedal-review GxGD8s3eZpdMhuHf7yCrL Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:55:52 +0000 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:51:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 19 of this year’s best October Prime Day deals for guitarists are still live – including a highly rated PRS SE with $200 off ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/19-of-this-years-best-october-prime-day-deals-for-guitarists-are-still-live-including-a-highly-rated-prs-se-with-usd200-off z8pbvBzxwnyYftNAP4EsaE Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hurry! When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $27.99! ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/pedals-pedalboards/dirt-cheap-prime-day-pedal-deals-end-today zs5o5YEuYweu9AzvFZwhC7 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:24:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Quick! My go-to acoustic guitar for new players has a whopping $136 off, making it more affordable than ever - but hurry, as the sale ends today ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/dangelico-premier-series-gramercy-deal-guitar-center wEgR7jW4tM2CERZZJ5JVYZ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:50:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget big-ticket gear like guitars, these Amazon Prime Day accessories and essentials are the ones that are worth your attention ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amazon-big-deal-days-guitar-accessories byHFXhZEmSKsTeA4BAE4cG Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:15:59 +0000 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:26:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon just chopped up to $54 off Loog kid’s guitars for Prime Day, so I’m getting my 3-year-old’s Christmas gift sorted early ]]> https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/amazon-prime-day-loog-deal XcSN3Y7F9puT3Mnj59nuQB Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:49:41 +0000