Latest Gear Reviews
We review the Fane Crescendo Anniversary Edition 12AE 12-inch guitar speaker
This powerful and characterful new model is not a re-creation but a tribute to the legacy of Fane’s iconic Crescendo series
We review the EarthQuaker Devices Easy Listening Analog Amp Simulator Pedal
This intentionally minimalist pedal emulates the sound of a 1965 Fender Deluxe combo at its most universally appealing tone settings
“The coolest acoustic-electric guitar gadget of the past decade is now better than ever.” We review the new ToneWoodAmp2 Portable Effects Processor for Acoustic-Electric Guitars
A built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, multieffects and the free ToneWoodAmp Remote app are among the many upgrades
We review Solid State Logic’s 2+ MKII digital audio interface and find a feature-packed box guitarists will love
With two headphone jacks, four outputs for audio and control voltages, and SSL's Legacy 4K switch for analog warmth, this is an interface that deserves a look
“It’s one of the most capable two-channel amps around.” We review the PRS Archon 50 Classic head
An update of the original 2013 model, the Archon 50 Classic proves versatile across genres, making it a straightforward, reliable amp for stage and studio.
We reviewed the Decker Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is definitely more
Boasting top-notch build and minimal features, it's an ideal pedal platform and a solid performer that morphs from rhythm to lead via your picking or guitar volume
We review the Benson Tallbird + tube-driven reverb and harmonic optical tremolo
An update of Benson's Tall Bird external reverb unit, the Tall Bird + adds tube-driven optical tremolo in two modes: Classic and Harmonic
We review the Fishman Jon Gomm Powertap Earth Pro pickup system
Originally created for the English percussive fingerstylist's signature Ibanez acoustic, the system is now available for installation on any acoustic
