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How a $35 guitar pick made fans out of John Mayer and Billy Strings
By Phil Weller published
Made of aerospace-grade material, the plectrum is winning over big names as it upends the market

Our reviewer says the DigiTech HammerOn Pitch Shifter pedal makes him sound like a more creative lead player
By Jimmy Leslie published
Its seven modes give you instantaneous pitch shifting for hammer-ons, trills, instant harmonies, drop and capo tunings, and much more

Tom Morello tests the new MXR Jail Guitar Doors overdrive designed with the late MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer
By Phil Weller published
The single-dial stompbox encapsulates the punk guitar icon's unapologetic guitar and visionary spirit

JHS has discontinued its Notadümblë pedal because it was mistakenly based on the wrong Dumble
By Phil Weller published
The now-discontinued pedal accidentally borrowed the schematic from Mayer's Dumble BBC1, giving buyers a more exotic purchase than they bargained for

Sweetwater is skipping the Memorial Day sale this year - but you can still get up to 50% off guitar pedals and amplifiers
By Matt McCracken published
There might not be a Sweetwater Memorial Day sale this year but for guitarists, there are some great deals to take advantage of

Guitar Center just launched their Memorial Day sale with serious savings for guitarists - get $419 off the wildest Gibson Les Paul I've ever seen
By Daryl Robertson published
Don’t miss out on this incredible range of deals from Fender, Martin, Gibson, Line 6, Gretsch and more

Neil Young on his Old Black Les Paul and the amp that's been his go-to for nearly 60 years
By Jas Obrecht published
The guitarist shared deep details on his Les Paul, Fender Deluxe and Whizzer controller in a classic interview from our archive

Best tube amps 2025: My top tube amps for the ultimate guitar tone
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Whether you're a tube traditionalist or chasing a more modern sound, these are the best tube amps from Fender, Marshall, Vox, and more

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
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