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Strymon Fairfax Review
Pedals

Strymon Fairfax Review

The digital masters go all-analog with a brilliant preamp pedal inspired by the saggy, scruffy, and obscure Garnet Herzog amplifier.

Two men in matching blue shirts stand in a workshop with tools and a guitar.
Gear Features

Under the Microscope: How Vintage Verified Is Revolutionizing Guitar Authentication

Jon Roncolato and Zach Ziemer are applying art-world authentication methods to vintage guitars—using spectrometers, analytical chemistry, and comparative data to verify everything from finishes to fret wire.

PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Review
Guitars

PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature Review

The DragonForce wizard’s signature machine is specialized and built for speed, but offers many tone options and superb playability.

PRS Chleo SE Herman Li Signature Guitar Demo
First Looks

PRS Chleo SE Herman Li Signature Guitar Demo

Black guitar amplifier with illuminated grill and various control knobs.
All Reviews

Bad Cat Ocelot Review

This lean 2xEL84, 20-watt machine roars, purrs, and offers extended functionality via Two Notes Torpedo DynIR technology.

Interview: Steven Wilson - Of Ravens, Revenants, and Creeping Things
Artists

Interview: Steven Wilson - Of Ravens, Revenants, and Creeping Things

Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson and the Aristocrats’ Guthrie Govan conjure a prog juggernaut with a little help from studio giant Alan Parsons.

Interview: Double Naught Spy Car - Cheeky Twang Monkeys
Jazz

Interview: Double Naught Spy Car - Cheeky Twang Monkeys

Double Naught Spy Car''s Paul Lacques and Marcus Watkins on their hilariously heady blend of surf-informed jazz-noir instrumentals.

PRS 408 Maple Top Electric Guitar Review
Gear

PRS 408 Maple Top Electric Guitar Review

With its comfortable but substantial neck, artfully and precisely built body and hardware, and vast array of timbres, the PRS 408 Maple Top is an amazing tool for carving out a very individual tone.