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We reviewed the Dixon Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is definitely more
By Art Thompson published
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

Mitch Colby resurrects the amp that gave Paul McCartney his start and put the Kinks on the hit parade
By Dave Hunter published
The Colby Elpico AC55 1x12 combo is a modern take on the 1950s/'60s Elpico AC55 that launched young British guitarists into the world of rock and roll

The Engl Hardtailer converts your tremolo from full floating to dive-only in seconds
By Jude Gold published
It's easy to install and works on most block-and-springs-based trems and locking trems, including those with the EVH D-Tuna or Tone Vise Pitch Shifter

The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover
By Art Thompson published
This welcome revision of an American classic is limited to just 1,974 copies

Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price
By Dave Hunter published
Designed by Andy Fuchs to suit his own needs, the new head looks primed for broad acceptance

Vox’s four new Valvenergy pedals aim to put tubey richness and compression in guitarists’ sight
By Dave Hunter published
The quartet of overdrive, booster, compress and graphic EQ pedals make use of Nutube technology

Fractal's VP4 delivers much of what's in its big-brother powerhouse, the Axe-FX III, in a compact and price-friendly unit
By Dave Hunter published
The VP4’s size and demands of its features call for minor connectivity shortcuts,

David Kowalski’s Rare Earth Germanium Device is one of the most innovative fuzzboxes we’ve seen
By Dave Hunter published
We put the Rare Earth Germanium Device to the test and discovered an inspiring variation on the iconic germanium fuzz

“A sky’s-the-limit modeling environment”: Two Notes Genome review
By Dave Hunter published
Meet the impressive new DAW software plugin from digital guitar speaker cab and amp manufacturers Two Notes

“A satisfying pedal that’s loaded with cool distortion textures”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review
By Art Thompson published
A reissue of a stompbox that company owner and Foxx founder Steve Ridinger designed and started making when he was just 14, the Nichols 1966 has plenty of retro flavor, with just as many modern applications
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