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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

Best Fender amps 2025: The finest Fender amplifiers you can get your hands on
By Ross Holder last updated
Tube warmth or modern modeling? I've taken a look at the best Fender amps for all players and budgets

We review the Strymon EC-1 Single Head dTape Echo, a convincing take on a very special vintage tube Echoplex
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Don't be fooled by its size. There's plenty more under the hood to make the EC-1 one of the more versatile delays we've tested

Best amp modelers 2025: Get your dream guitar tone with my top picks
By Connor Godfrey last updated
Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing

A gigantic $360 off Positive Grid's celebrated BIAS amp sim software may have just put the nail in the coffin of my beloved valve combo
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid's Guitar Month Sale sees discounts applied to everything from the acclaimed Bias software to a Steve Vai signature Spark Mini and more

Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California — Win Tickets
By Jimmy Leslie published
The PRS signature guitarist will make her debut appearance at the monthly concert series with shows on April 16 and 17

"I heard a livelier overall sound, with a more multidimensional voice that enhances a chewy texture to the harmonics." We asked an avowed string snob to try Cleartone Treated Strings on his guitars. Here's what he told us
By Dave Hunter published
The innovative guitar string maker got its start using technology developed by none other than Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers
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