Reviews "Having played through Friedman's amps, I'd say the IR-X captures their very useable foundations…" Why you need to check out this new tube amp and pedal combo Review: the Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp and IR Pedal "A reminder of just how far ahead of the curve Leo Fender was in 1950": Here's why the Vintera II series guitars sound as good as they look Reviewed: Vintera II ’50s, Jazzmaster ’60s, Telecaster and ’70s Mustang. “More than enough firepower to keep up with a heavy-fisted drummer…” The high-tech, hard-rocking Soldano Astro-20 amp reviewed This great-sounding, future-proofed high-gain tube amp wins an Editors’ Pick award for its power, features and flexibility Latest Reviews Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim Review By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23 A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23 Made in the U.S.A., this amp will get you about as close to the real thing as any new Dumble-style build Reverend Crosscut Review By Art Thompson published 31 January 23 The unique vibe and consistent quality that Reverend builds into all of its guitars is on full display here Radial Engineering Reamp Station and Reamp HP Reviews By Christopher Scapelliti published 31 January 23 Based on Joe Satriani engineer John Cuniberti’s design, these utility boxes tackle the job in ways that will suit everyone from home studio hobbyists to professionals Maestro Agena Envelope Filter, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, Mariner Tremolo, Orbit Phaser and Titan Boost Reviews By Art Thompson published 5 January 23 Gibson sticks to meat-and-potatoes effects with this latest group of pedals Slick SL56 Review By Art Thompson published 5 January 23 A fun guitar that delivers the boutique-on-a-budget experience in spades Donner Rising-G Pro Review By Art Thompson published 4 January 23 This reasonably priced, carbon fiber travel guitar is great for jamming or doing a low-volume gig on a small stage Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Pedal Review By Dave Hunter published 4 January 23 An enticing mid-boost and drive pedal based on legendary Pultec studio EQ units Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Review By Alex Lynham published 4 January 23 Boss’s best-selling distortion pedal has been given the boutique treatment Boss Dual Cube LX Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 15 December 22 A solid performer from the tried and tested Cube lineup 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 READ1How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life2Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks3Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive4“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing5Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit
Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim Review By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23 A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions
Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review By Dave Hunter published 1 February 23 Made in the U.S.A., this amp will get you about as close to the real thing as any new Dumble-style build
Reverend Crosscut Review By Art Thompson published 31 January 23 The unique vibe and consistent quality that Reverend builds into all of its guitars is on full display here
Radial Engineering Reamp Station and Reamp HP Reviews By Christopher Scapelliti published 31 January 23 Based on Joe Satriani engineer John Cuniberti’s design, these utility boxes tackle the job in ways that will suit everyone from home studio hobbyists to professionals
Maestro Agena Envelope Filter, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, Mariner Tremolo, Orbit Phaser and Titan Boost Reviews By Art Thompson published 5 January 23 Gibson sticks to meat-and-potatoes effects with this latest group of pedals
Slick SL56 Review By Art Thompson published 5 January 23 A fun guitar that delivers the boutique-on-a-budget experience in spades
Donner Rising-G Pro Review By Art Thompson published 4 January 23 This reasonably priced, carbon fiber travel guitar is great for jamming or doing a low-volume gig on a small stage
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Pedal Review By Dave Hunter published 4 January 23 An enticing mid-boost and drive pedal based on legendary Pultec studio EQ units
Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Review By Alex Lynham published 4 January 23 Boss’s best-selling distortion pedal has been given the boutique treatment
Boss Dual Cube LX Review By Christopher Scapelliti published 15 December 22 A solid performer from the tried and tested Cube lineup