classic gear A Firm Favorite of Ry Cooder and Dan Auerbach, Here's Why the Humble Gold-Foil Pickup Can Deliver About as Much Aural Magic as Any of the A-List Coils The cult of the gold-foil has acquired a mystique and made its place among us Played by Keith Richards, Joe Perry and Tom Verlaine, the “See-Through” Ampeg Dan Amstrong Guitar Earned Its Own Fan Club of Top-Name Guitarists The story of the beloved and delightfully bizarre 1969 Ampeg Dan Armstrong The History of the Fender Duo-Sonic A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag Grid List Latest classic gear 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 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 A Look Back at the Rickenbacker 365: One of the Storied Company's Most Versatile and Toneful Creations By Dave Hunter published 25 July 22 The 365 has features that make it both a classic Rickenbacker and a great choice by any standard for everything from clanging power chords to chiming arpeggio work. Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere. Classic Gear: Fender Bassman By Dave Hunter published 29 September 21 Designed for bassists, the Fender Bassman became the favored tone machine of guitarists everywhere. The '60s-Era Yamaha SG-7 Is an Offset Like No Other By Dave Hunter published 30 July 21 Debuting in 1967, with a wildly asymmetric body, the SG-7 is ripe for rediscovery. Classic Gear: Gibson Les Paul GA-40 Amp By Dave Hunter last updated 27 July 21 How can you acquire a genuine 1950s Gibson Les Paul for 1/50th – 1/100th the price of the iconic vintage guitar? By buying the amp, of course! Classic Gear: Klemt Echolette S NG51 By Dave Hunter published 6 May 21 The little-known Klemt Echolette S NG51 tape echo makes a worthy comeback on the vintage market. Examining a ’77 Dumble Overdrive Special 1x12 By Dave Hunter published 22 April 21 Rare and revered, and with a price to match, this 1977 combo exemplifies the genius of Alexander Dumble. Classic Gear: Gretsch 6196 Country Club By Dave Hunter published 24 March 21 From the lineage of the Country Gent and White Falcon came an exalted, if lesser known, member of the Gretsch nobility. 12 Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1What Did Johnny Cash, the Grateful Dead, and the Jackson 5 Have in Common? They All Embraced the Kustom Look and Sound2All You Need to Know About Gibson PAF Humbuckers3Best Headphone Amps For Guitar 2023: Get The Sound Of A Fully Cooking Rig Without Making A Sound4How to Build Stronger Fret-Hand Fingers5The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson
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
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
A Look Back at the Rickenbacker 365: One of the Storied Company's Most Versatile and Toneful Creations By Dave Hunter published 25 July 22 The 365 has features that make it both a classic Rickenbacker and a great choice by any standard for everything from clanging power chords to chiming arpeggio work.
Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal By Dave Hunter published 2 November 21 Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.
Classic Gear: Fender Bassman By Dave Hunter published 29 September 21 Designed for bassists, the Fender Bassman became the favored tone machine of guitarists everywhere.
The '60s-Era Yamaha SG-7 Is an Offset Like No Other By Dave Hunter published 30 July 21 Debuting in 1967, with a wildly asymmetric body, the SG-7 is ripe for rediscovery.
Classic Gear: Gibson Les Paul GA-40 Amp By Dave Hunter last updated 27 July 21 How can you acquire a genuine 1950s Gibson Les Paul for 1/50th – 1/100th the price of the iconic vintage guitar? By buying the amp, of course!
Classic Gear: Klemt Echolette S NG51 By Dave Hunter published 6 May 21 The little-known Klemt Echolette S NG51 tape echo makes a worthy comeback on the vintage market.
Examining a ’77 Dumble Overdrive Special 1x12 By Dave Hunter published 22 April 21 Rare and revered, and with a price to match, this 1977 combo exemplifies the genius of Alexander Dumble.
Classic Gear: Gretsch 6196 Country Club By Dave Hunter published 24 March 21 From the lineage of the Country Gent and White Falcon came an exalted, if lesser known, member of the Gretsch nobility.
