Way Huge Saffron Squeeze MkII

Way Huge has been on fire lately. They’ve also had the good sense to revisit some old models that weren’t the splashiest or best-selling models of the original Way Huge lineup from the ’90s. The resurrected Saffron Squeeze—Jeorge Tripps’ twist on the fabled Ross Compressor—is a quiet, versatile delight. At just under $150 bones, it’s a cool deal too.
$149 street
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In the years we’ve compiled our annual list of Premier Gear Award winners, we’ve probably never seen a list more eclectic than 2015’s. From high-gain monster amps and atmospheric reverbs to mini overdrives and wahs, 2015’s award winners covered all the bases.

As always, it was a joy to see how both big-time musical instrument industry players and little shops a step removed from the garage managed to haul in Premier Guitar’s prize for gear excellence. And if anyone’s counting, we’re pretty sure we also set a record for Premier Gear Award winners. So we hope you’re comfy—this list of primo gear may take some time to cover.