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Boss turns eight of its most popular pedals into a one-stop plug-in – promises more on the way
By Phil Weller published
Coming in as part of the Roland Cloud suite of virtual instruments and effects, the plug-in marks the first time the best-selling pedals have been made available in this format

Fender just fired up its Memorial Day sale early with up to 20% off – these are the 5 best guitar and accessory deals I’m grabbing
By Matt McCracken published
Grab an early deal well ahead of Memorial Day with this excellent sale over at the official Fender shop

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour and White Album guitar tones live again in Aclam's Go Rocky Go pedal
By Dave Hunter published
The pedal derives its tone and features from the transistor-driven amplifier, including the Mid Range Boost circuit's characterful EQ settings

Positive Grid’s Spark Neo headphones had our reviewer feeling like he was recording in a pro studio
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Spark line's latest addition delivers an immersive experience that puts all of Positive Grid's amp and effect tones in sharp detail

Best pedalboard power supplies 2025: quiet and efficient power for your pedals
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best guitar pedal power supplies for every budget

Best bass amps 2025: low-end tone machines
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Our pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass and more

Etsy sells Reverb to investors with stakes in Fender and SoundCloud, but says no one is getting “preferential treatment”
By Phil Weller published
The sale follows Etsy’s $275 million takeover in 2019, and its new owners have some key changes in store for the site

Best Telecaster pickups 2025: Expert recommendations for perfecting that unmistakable Tele twang
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
From traditional tones to modern high-gain options, these should be your go-to pickups to breathe new life into your Telecaster

Chapman Guitars owner Rob Chapman raises concerns about the impact Trump’s tariffs will have on the guitar industry
By Phil Weller published
Chinese imports make up 43 percent of the instruments imported into the U.S., leading insiders to fear a music recession could result from Trump’s tariffs
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