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Jeff “Skunk” Baxter performs at Living History Live: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. at The GRAMMY Museum on December 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the hidden charms of modern guitars — and how a Squier Tele beat out a bazillion-dollar model from 1958

By Phil Weller published

The Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, and session legend has had a storied career, and it’s taught him what makes a guitar great

Guitarists
A photo showing the Boss Effect plug-in on a computer screen

Boss turns eight of its most popular pedals into a one-stop plug-in – promises more on the way

By Phil Weller published

Coming in as part of the Roland Cloud suite of virtual instruments and effects, the plug-in marks the first time the best-selling pedals have been made available in this format

Pedals & Pedalboards
Roland G-707 guitar controller

Played by Jimmy Page, Andy Summers, Pat Metheny and More, Roland’s Quirky GR Guitar Synths Were Surprisingly Versatile Creative Tools

By Dave Hunter published

Guitar synths didn’t dominate popular music, but it wasn’t for Roland’s lack of trying.

Guitars
Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Boss RE-2 Space Echo and Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Boss Enters a New Age of Space Echo with the RE-2 and RE-202

By Rod Brakes published

Based on Roland’s legendary RE-201 Space Echo these advanced DSP reverb and tape delay units offer an unprecedented level of realism.

Pedals & Pedalboards
Boss Cube Street II performing

Roland’s Cube Street Amp Gets Promoted to Boss

By Guitar Player Staff published

The battery powered best-seller has been revamped as the Boss Cube Street II.

Amps