Our favorite guitars, basses, amps, effects, and accessories from the last 12 months.
Ampeg SCR-DI
A bass D.I. isn’t the most glamorous effect, but don’t tell that to Ampeg. Not only did they pack a super powerful and effective EQ into the SCR-DI’s enclosure, but they added a powerful overdrive, making this a supremely flexible, do-it-all bass DI solution.
$199 street
ampeg.com
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.