Gear “These two models offer well-considered features, and cut a fresh figure in a crowded field”: ToneLounge's Shoreline TVL and 2TV models smoothly blend the old and the new The latest creations from veteran luthier Brian Swerdfeger play brilliantly, and feature an intriguing trick or two up their sleeves The Boss Octave pedal's Poly mode allows guitarists to make their own bass parts, and add dimension to their sound Your playing affects the Poly effect, which in turn will affect your playing by making you think about the bass and guitar separately Klos co-founders Adam and Ian Klosowiak are all in on creating a unique array of carbon-fiber instruments fit for an adventurous lifestyle Klos co-founders Adam and Ian Klosowiak are all in on creating a unique array of carbon-fiber instruments fit for an adventurous lifestyle Latest gear Smuggled out of Europe, a Communist Bloc Guitar Like This Delfi Kosmos Is a Rare Sight By Terry Carleton published 17 August 23 A copy of Gibson's fabled Moderne, this oddball axe is a relic of rock and roll’s war against Soviet repression The History of the Fender Duo-Sonic By Dave Hunter published 16 August 23 A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag Best Acoustic Guitar Mics 2024: The Finest Microphones For Recording Or Live Performance By Simon Fellows last updated 15 August 23 Capture every nuance of your playing with the best acoustic guitar microphones from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman and more Do You Love the Effortless Feel of Worn Vintage Guitar Necks? Here's How to Make Sticky, Tacky Finishes Feel Like Driftwood By Gary Brawer published 15 August 23 These simple solutions can make thick, rubbery guitar neck finishes feel slick, smooth and naturally burnished from years of playing Best Multi-Effects Pedals 2024: Do-It-All Multi-Effects Guitar Pedals For All Budgets By James Farmer last updated 7 August 23 Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more Make Your Tone Stand Out With These Seven Pro Tips on Guitar EQ By Craig Anderton published 4 August 23 Whether you want to improve tightness, clarity and articulation or add beef, brightness and sparkle, this short guide has you covered Fender’s Glorious Twin Amp of the Mid to Late ’50s Is the Epitome of Rock and Roll Amplifiers By Dave Hunter published 4 August 23 The 80-watt “high-powered” tweed Twin appeared in ’58, but nothing beats the delectable dynamics and easy grind of the earlier 40-watt versions The History of the Gibson Flying V By Chris Gill published 2 August 23 A failure when introduced in 1958, the Flying V eventually became one of Gibson's most iconic electric guitars Best Looper Pedals 2024: Our Top Pick Of Loop Pedals For Practice And Live Performance By Matt McCracken last updated 1 August 23 Fatten up your live performances and enhance your practice regimen with the leading looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, MXR, EHX, and more A Favorite of Eddie Van Halen, the MXR Phase 90 Smeared Its Luscious Tones Over Countless Classic Recordings By Dave Hunter published 1 August 23 More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic2Matteo Mancuso pays homage to his hero, Paul Gilbert, with new track, Paul Position 3Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 4David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-185Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall
Smuggled out of Europe, a Communist Bloc Guitar Like This Delfi Kosmos Is a Rare Sight By Terry Carleton published 17 August 23 A copy of Gibson's fabled Moderne, this oddball axe is a relic of rock and roll’s war against Soviet repression
The History of the Fender Duo-Sonic By Dave Hunter published 16 August 23 A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag
Best Acoustic Guitar Mics 2024: The Finest Microphones For Recording Or Live Performance By Simon Fellows last updated 15 August 23 Capture every nuance of your playing with the best acoustic guitar microphones from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman and more
Do You Love the Effortless Feel of Worn Vintage Guitar Necks? Here's How to Make Sticky, Tacky Finishes Feel Like Driftwood By Gary Brawer published 15 August 23 These simple solutions can make thick, rubbery guitar neck finishes feel slick, smooth and naturally burnished from years of playing
Best Multi-Effects Pedals 2024: Do-It-All Multi-Effects Guitar Pedals For All Budgets By James Farmer last updated 7 August 23 Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more
Make Your Tone Stand Out With These Seven Pro Tips on Guitar EQ By Craig Anderton published 4 August 23 Whether you want to improve tightness, clarity and articulation or add beef, brightness and sparkle, this short guide has you covered
Fender’s Glorious Twin Amp of the Mid to Late ’50s Is the Epitome of Rock and Roll Amplifiers By Dave Hunter published 4 August 23 The 80-watt “high-powered” tweed Twin appeared in ’58, but nothing beats the delectable dynamics and easy grind of the earlier 40-watt versions
The History of the Gibson Flying V By Chris Gill published 2 August 23 A failure when introduced in 1958, the Flying V eventually became one of Gibson's most iconic electric guitars
Best Looper Pedals 2024: Our Top Pick Of Loop Pedals For Practice And Live Performance By Matt McCracken last updated 1 August 23 Fatten up your live performances and enhance your practice regimen with the leading looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, MXR, EHX, and more
A Favorite of Eddie Van Halen, the MXR Phase 90 Smeared Its Luscious Tones Over Countless Classic Recordings By Dave Hunter published 1 August 23 More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot