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PureSalem Mendiola Review
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PureSalem Mendiola Review

A graceful and thoughtfully executed mashup of Fender, Gibson, and Eko elements adds up to a lean, clean, and mean performance 6-string.

Masters of "Musical ADD": Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger
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Masters of "Musical ADD": Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger

The secret prog-rock band’s guitar duo doubles down on their radical sounds and makes a fearless, recombinant new album, it’s not us.

Matthews Effects The Chemist Review
Gear

Matthews Effects The Chemist Review

Clever switching options and multiple modulation and octave textures make this compact pedal a sound laboratory.

Converge: Kurt Ballou’s Second Nature
Artists

Converge: Kurt Ballou’s Second Nature

The hardcore guitar hero and producer discusses the band's new LP, The Dusk in Us—as well as his new GodCity instrument and pedal outfit.

Todd Sharp JOAT 20 Review
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Todd Sharp JOAT 20 Review

A studio ace's decades of session experience informed this combo's galaxy of tones—and all without a traditional tone stack.

Sublime Chieftain Deluxe Review
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Sublime Chieftain Deluxe Review

A budget-friendly semi-hollowbody with something rare in its price range: a unique personality.