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This Overdrive Has an Identity Crisis—In a Good Way
March 27, 2020
A top-notch driver built around a powerful parametric EQ. The PG Cole Music Co. Paradrive review.
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Dean Introduces the NashVegas Select Series
March 27, 2020
A new collection of singlecut guitars loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups that start at $749.
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How to Install and Maintain Your Guitar's Pots
March 27, 2020
When it comes to cosmic tone, it’s critical to have functional potentiometers. Here’s how to install them correctly and keep them ship-shape afterward.
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Kvelertak: “Don’t Underestimate the Bongo”
March 26, 2020
The triple-guitar-stoked Norwegian metalists forge Splid, inspired by a vibe-changing new vocalist, a more melodic approach, and monster sounds from the vault of heavy-duty gear—plus bongos—owned by producer/Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou.
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Cascade Pedals Unveils the Hosstortion
March 26, 2020
An updated version of a short-lived classic.
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Godin Guitars Launches the Stadium HT
March 26, 2020
A modern, singlecut model with a custom ashtray bridge that's available in three different finishes.
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Last Call: Neal Casal and the Dangerous Thing We’re Afraid to Talk About
March 26, 2020
Mental health issues affect millions of people. Let’s talk about how we can help each other before it’s too late.
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Rig Rundown: Neil Zaza
March 25, 2020
Now that he’s ditched heavy amps for a digital rig, the melodic shredder shares his secrets for utilizing modern modeling tech.
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Spotify Announces the COVID-19 Music Relief Project
March 25, 2020
Contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10 million.
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Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Cozart “Custom Shack” T-Style
March 25, 2020
Our columnist’s winning ticket: a modded China-built 6-string for $160 including shipping.
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Buck Curran’s Transcendental Folk Guitar
March 24, 2020
The acoustic fingerstylist builds his creative legacy with alternate tunings, drones, and Eastern melodies, and spotlights a community of like-minded players with Ten Years Gone: A Tribute to Jack Rose.
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Kemper Releases the Kabinet and Kone Replacement Speaker
March 24, 2020
A lightweight speaker cabinet with a custom-designed full-range speaker.
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Suhr Hombre: The Premier Guitar Review
March 24, 2020
Brownface Deluxe tones and beautiful bubbling tremolo distinguish this light but loud gigging and studio machine.
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Upgrades are Always a Matter of Perception
March 23, 2020
Get to know and appreciate what your guitar has to offer before the hack job.
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First Look: JHS PG-14 Paul Gilbert Signature Distortion
March 23, 2020
Unleash Paul Gilbert's distortion tones—from smooth to super-saturated—with this signature stomp.
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A Toast to Celine & a Middle Finger to COVID-19
March 22, 2020
F*@# you, coronavirus—our hearts will go on!
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Should You Learn to Read Music?
March 21, 2020
It’s a complicated calculus, with no hard-and-fast rules.
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Reader Guitar of the Month: Triple-Neck “Hack”
March 20, 2020
A music store employee scored a vintage handbuilt oddball with an electric guitar, electric banjo, and an electric mandolin all-in-one for $100.
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Woodpecker Instruments Introduces the 31" Travel Koa
March 20, 2020
The new travel-friendly model is available in both acoustic and electro-acoustic versions.
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