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Our reviewer says the DigiTech HammerOn Pitch Shifter pedal makes him sound like a more creative lead player
By Jimmy Leslie published
Its seven modes give you instantaneous pitch shifting for hammer-ons, trills, instant harmonies, drop and capo tunings, and much more

"It's a notch more hot-rodded to squeeze maximum versatility from the classic Strat format." We review the Fender Player II Modified Stratocaster
By Dave Hunter published
The model packs a trio of Player II Noiseless pickups in place of the Alnico V single-coils for hum-free performance

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour and White Album guitar tones live again in Aclam's Go Rocky Go pedal
By Dave Hunter published
The pedal derives its tone and features from the transistor-driven amplifier, including the Mid Range Boost circuit's characterful EQ settings

Positive Grid’s Spark Neo headphones had our reviewer feeling like he was recording in a pro studio
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Spark line's latest addition delivers an immersive experience that puts all of Positive Grid's amp and effect tones in sharp detail

We review the Fender Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting a Bigsby, two humbuckers and a boost circuit, it's a faithful re-creation of the guitar behind Tom Petty the the Heartbreakers' "Refugee"

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

"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

"The tuning is E to E but an octave higher than standard." Can this little guitar make you sound like you’re playing mandolin? Meet Ellis Guitars’ Soprano TX
By Art Thompson published
The unique Mando-guitar hybrid delivers the sweet tones of a mandolin without requiring you to learn new fingerings

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh is a superb rock machine. The EverTune bridge makes it invincible
By Art Thompson last updated
Created for Diamond Rowe, co-founder and lead guitarist for Tetrarch, this new Jackson model is versatile enough to work for rock, blues and country
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