Charles Saufley

Charles Saufley is a writer and musician from Northern California. He has served as gear editor at Premier Guitar since 2010 and held the same position at Acoustic Guitar Magazine from 2006 to 2009. Charles also records and performs with Meg Baird, Espers, and Heron Oblivion for Drag City and Sub Pop.

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Charles Saufley

Fender American Professional Classic Jaguar and Jazzmaster Review

Streamlined, U.S.-built versions of Fender’s offset classics exude class and utility.

Keeley Oaxa Review

Double trouble lurks in a stereo phaser that multiplies modulation madness.

Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter Review

Surprises abound among practical applications in Boss’ compact pitch-shifting powerhouse.

Source Audio Encounter Review

Tone paths feel nearly endless in this deep and powerful fusion of delay and reverb.

EarthQuaker Barrows Review

A more flexible, well-behaved take on a famously savage vintage germanium fuzz.

Steve Cropper, legendary Booker T. and the M.G.'s and Stax Records guitarist, dies at 84

Cropper’s influence as house guitarist and producer at Stax/Volt Records in the 1960s is immeasurable.

Warm Audio Throne of Tone Review

The King of Tone’s realm breeds a versatile, affordable rival.

Electro-Harmonix Swello Attack Envelope Review

EHX’s latest pint-sized pedal serves up lush cello swells, shimmering synth pads, and a grab bag of strange, expressive textures.

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Charles Saufley

Streamlined, U.S.-built versions of Fender’s offset classics exude class and utility.

Double trouble lurks in a stereo phaser that multiplies modulation madness.

Surprises abound among practical applications in Boss’ compact pitch-shifting powerhouse.

Tone paths feel nearly endless in this deep and powerful fusion of delay and reverb.

A more flexible, well-behaved take on a famously savage vintage germanium fuzz.

Cropper’s influence as house guitarist and producer at Stax/Volt Records in the 1960s is immeasurable.

The King of Tone’s realm breeds a versatile, affordable rival.

EHX’s latest pint-sized pedal serves up lush cello swells, shimmering synth pads, and a grab bag of strange, expressive textures.