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A photo of the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12
We review the Cutthroat Audio Fullerton 5G9 1x12, a modern re-creation of a storied Fender combo

By Dave Hunter Last updated

Ron Westwood puts his passion for this late-era tweed wonder to work in a faithful re-creation that’s also suited to today’s players

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Laney amps and Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi leads the tributes as Laney Amplification founder Lyndon Laney dies, aged 77

By Phil Weller Published

Lyndon Laney founded his namesake firm in Birmingham, England, in 1967, and helped forge the sound of heavy metal alongside the Black Sabbath guitarist

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"Blends classic tube simplicity with a few modern features that genuinely add value": We review the tiny tube tones of the Marshall DSL1CR

By Ross Holder Published

Marshall's mini tube amp delivers the spirit of the stack in a tiny 1-watt format

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Gibson Slash Collection "Victoria" Les Paul Standard Goldtop
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

By Daryl Robertson Published

Got an appetite for destruction and a thirst for great tone? Well, here are the items you need to sound like Slash

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Best mini amps 2026: tiny amps for powerful tones

By Connor Godfrey Last updated

Our pick of the best small guitar amps will get you great big tone in a teeny-tiny package

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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

By Matt McCracken Published

The Amazon Spring Sale just gave guitarists the perfect opportunity to upgrade their pedalboards for less

Pedals & Pedalboards
Portrait of a guitarist alongside a pedal board and numbers guitar effects pedals, taken on May 15, 2017.
Signal Chains: A Guide to Guitar Pedal Order

By Alex Lynham Last updated

Get your guitar pedals in line with our expert tips

Pedals & Pedalboards
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

By Matt McCracken Published

With a nice selection of discounts on accessories for guitar players, the Amazon Spring Sale is the place to stock up ahead of your next gig

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A photo of the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Stratocaster HSS in Fiesta Red
“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

By Jimmy Leslie Published

With the added muscle and versatility of the Haymaker humbucker, this Strat walks the line between vintage authenticity and modern refinement

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Best bass amps 2026: low-end tone machines

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

My pick of the best bass amp combos and heads from the likes of Fender, Blackstar, Orange, Darkglass, and more

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