Al Santangelo

Blackstar ID:60TVP Amp Review

February 13, 2013

Al Santangelo

See how Blackstar is using new technology to emulate different tube responses in their new programmable amp.

Jacques Meistersinger Pedal Review

January 9, 2013

Al Santangelo

Though the Jacques Meistersinger is capable of deep and radical sounds, the pedal is suited to a less-is-more approach, and its transparency may find scores of players reconsidering their aversions to the chorus effect.

Jackson SLATXMGQ3-6 X-Series Soloist Electric Guitar review

December 11, 2012

Al Santangelo

The SLATXMGQ3-6 combines famed Jackson playability with EMGS and a sub-$1,000 price point for high-gain versatility.

Boss BC-2 Combo Drive Pedal Review

September 5, 2012

Al Santangelo

With decades of pedal after colorful pedal under its belt, Boss has covered just about every conceivable way to make your guitar sound different. But the BC-2 Combo Drive—a

Whirlwind Perfect Ten EQ Pedal Review

October 24, 2011

Al Santangelo

The Perfect Ten EQ allows players to fine-tune their tones while working with any nuances of their equipment.

Quinnamp Dirt & Ernie Pedal Review

October 20, 2011

Al Santangelo

The folks at Quinnamp describe the new Dirt & Ernie distortion and clean-boost pedal as “akin to a 3 inch elephant playing an electric tuba.”

G&L Buckshot Pedal Review

October 18, 2011

Al Santangelo

A natural overdrive that goes from smooth to sizzling, all while retaining the character of both amp and guitar.

Vox VDL1 Dynamic Looper Pedal Review

October 18, 2011

Al Santangelo

Though the VDL1 has the capacity for the simplest forms of looping, it’s also packed with less common looping functionality and effects that can inspire tunes and spice up a performance in unexpected ways.