Gear Award 2014
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Taylor 150e Review
November 17, 2014
This entry-level 12-string is multifaceted and finessed.
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2014 Gear of the Year
November 4, 2014
Hordes of great guitars, basses, amps, stompboxes, and accessories came through our doors this year, but these specimens caught our eyes, ears, and wallets with their exceptional performance, tone, and value.
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Carr Skylark Review
October 24, 2014
This low-wattage, Fender-inspired combo is an absolute jewel.
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Pettyjohn Electronics PreDrive Review
October 14, 2014
A high-end preamp that delivers surgically precise tone-shaping power.
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Quick Hit: Nordstrand NVT A3 Pickups
October 12, 2014
T-style pickup set with addictive textural quality that sets it apart from many vintage-style units.
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Quick Hit: EarthQuaker Devices Arrows
October 9, 2014
Stupidly simple booster is a magical tone masseuse.
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Taylor T5z Review
October 7, 2014
Combining elements of acoustic and electric guitar design, this hybrid will appeal to players seeking sonic versatility.
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DOD Phasor 201 Review
September 10, 2014
This vintage-inspired phaser is rich, warm, inexpensive, and dead simple.
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Way Huge Havalina Review
September 5, 2014
Colorful germanium fuzz in a high-quality, affordable, stable package.
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MXR Bass Preamp Review
August 31, 2014
This versatile preamp pedal for bassists offers a whole lot under the hood.
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Marshall 1958X 18-Watt Review
August 26, 2014
A high-end, hand-wired version of Marshall’s little giant.
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Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive Review
August 24, 2014
Its circuit is encased in epoxy to deter copycats. Are its organics really that orgasmic?
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Universal Audio Apollo Twin Review
August 15, 2014
A scaled-down version of the popular audio interface and plug-in host.
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Stomp Under Foot Hellephant Review
August 8, 2014
This killer silicon Fuzz Face-style stomp is dynamic and brimming with colors.
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Bradford Sterling Review
July 29, 2014
A deco-styled EL84 18-watter melds Vox and Marshall sounds.
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Visual Sound V3 H2O Review
July 24, 2014
A space-saving double pedal that lets you blend chorus and vibrato with digital delay in fascinating combinations.
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Rivera Venus Deux Review
July 7, 2014
The Burbank amp gurus’ latest is one of the most expressive and versatile 6V6 combos available today.
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Reverend Fellowship Bass Review
July 4, 2014
A sleek take on a time-honored bass design—with some interesting twists.
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Gibson J-15 and J-29 Reviews
June 27, 2014
Two new “slope-shouldered” acoustics offer new variations on a classic design.
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Born Guitars OG Carve Review
June 25, 2014
Sustainable materials come together in a superlative electric.
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