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A trio of UAFX amp emulation pedals sit between an acoustic guitar and a Fender Stratocaster in the home studio of contributing writer Jimmy Leslie

How to transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo

By Jimmy Leslie published

An amp emulation pedal can transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo, giving you the best of both worlds

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Best clip-on tuners

Best Clip-On Tuners 2025: 8 Top Picks For Fast And Affordable Tuning

By Ross Holder published

We’ve tested loads of clip-on tuners – here are the best from TC Electronic, Peterson, Snark and more for effortless guitar tuning.

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A photo of the Universal Audio Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal in shadow alongside a vintage Dumble amplifier and an electric guitar

We review the Universal Audio Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal

By Jimmy Leslie published

UAFX set out to emulate the special qualities that have made Dumble's Overdrive Special one of the most coveted amps

Pedals & Pedalboards
A photo of the Strymon EC-1 tape delay emulation pedal against a background of concentric circles that are dark grey on the left and golden brown on the right

Strymon releases the EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo pedal

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The EC-1 is a true stereo pedal with independent left and right signal processing for wide dimensional sound

Pedals & Pedalboards
Positive Grid Spark 2 on a wooden floor

Best Desktop Guitar Amps 2025: Great Space-Saving And Portable Picks From Boss, Blackstar And More

By Ross Holder published

Looking for a compact, portable guitar amp without sacrificing quality? Here are the best options on the market from Yamaha, Blackstar, Positive Grid and more.

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I found 3 deals at the Musician's Friend’s Presidents' Day sale that might just be too good to pass up

By Matt McCracken last updated

Get your hands on a new guitar, amp, or effects pedal at a healthy discount in this early Presidents’ Day sale

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Headrush and Line 6 FRFR speakers side by side

Best FRFR Speakers 2025: The best full range, flat response speakers for your digital effects and modelers

By Ross Holder last updated

Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Kemper, Line 6, Fender, Mission Engineering and more

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Stevie Ray VAUGHAN performing in 1983

Amp guru Cesar Díaz revealed Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar and amp secrets in this deep dive into his gear and tone

By Dave Rubin last updated

César Díaz shared the several notable improvements he made to SRV's gear with Guitar Player in this classic interview

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Richie Blackmore of Rainbow performs at Madison Square Garden on March 19 1984 in New York City, New York.

Ritchie Blackmore got the loudest Marshall amp ever made. All he had to do was keep two secrets 

By Guitar Player Staff published

The guitarist said his volume while testing amps was distracting to Marshall's workforce, even when he was in a soundproofed room

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A photo of a vintage Fender Champ amp, showing the back-mounted control panel

Leo Fender got it right in 1948 with an amp he created for lap-steel guitar players  

By Dave Hunter published

Making its debut as part of a Hawaiian lap-steel beginner set, the Champ has become a studio workhorse for blues and rock guitarists

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