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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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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