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Two Boss guitar delay pedals stacked on a vintage amplifier against a plain wall.
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: Why the Boss Digital Delay Endures

From the DD-3 to the DD-20 to the DD-500, the Boss Digital Delay has survived every trend, every technological leap, and every wave of collective obsession.

Electric guitar with a unique shape, glossy finish, and multiple control knobs.
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: A 1960s Sandtron and the Perils of Collecting Guitars

This month’s rare, Japan-made gem brought with it a glimpse of the darker corners of compulsive collectors.

Vintage Vault: A First-Run PRS McCarty Goes “Vintage”
Vintage Vault

Vintage Vault: A First-Run PRS McCarty Goes “Vintage”

An iconic electric from 1994, inspired by Gibson’s golden age, takes its place in the vault.

Esoterica Electrica: Aspiration has Entered the Chat
Esoterica Electrica

Esoterica Electrica: Aspiration has Entered the Chat

What guitarists are really buying when they buy a guitar—and why the pull is so hard to resist.

A musician plays an acoustic guitar and sings in a studio, while a drummer accompanies him.
The Gig Behind the Gig

The Gig Behind the Gig: Get Out of Your Bedroom

The irreplaceable parts of playing guitar—listening, locking in, knowing when to support—can only be learned by playing with other musicians in real time.

State of the Stomp: The Boss HM-2
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: The Boss HM-2

A deconstruction of the black-and-orange box that defined the “Chainsaw Sound.”

Question of the Month: What Was Your First Amplifier?
Question & Obsession

Question of the Month: What Was Your First Amplifier?

We turn the page back—way back—to our amp origin stories.

What Matters in Your Guitar’s Setup?
Esoterica Electrica

What Matters in Your Guitar’s Setup?

The way your guitar plays is a matter of personal taste, but here are some thoughts.

Singer in sunglasses performs on stage, wearing a black shirt with "This Too Shall Pass."
The Gig Behind the Gig

The Gig Behind the Gig: Get Out of Your Bedroom

The irreplaceable parts of playing guitar—listening, locking in, knowing when to support—can only be learned by playing with other musicians in real time.