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Deal Alert: Save $250 on the Soundtoys 5.5 Plug-in Bundle
Get the complete Soundtoys 5.5 bundle with 23 world-class effects plug-ins for $349 ($250 instant savings). Offer valid through July 28!
Massive Price Drop: Grab the Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET Overdrive Pedal for Just $99!
Save 51% on the Electro-Harmonix EHXTortion JFET Overdrive Pedal! Get tube-like tone, dual-channel boost, and direct XLR out for just $99 (Was $203.20).
Hot Deal: Save $600 on the ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin
Massive $600 price drop! Grab the ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 EverTune Silver Sunburst Satin model for a bargain price.
The Passive DI Box: Your Guitar's Best Friend for Studio & Stage
A guitarist’s guide to the passive DI box. Learn how to eliminate noise, match impedance, and choose the right model for your live or studio setup. No power required!
Gothic Shred Machine Resurrected: Schecter Relaunches the Solo-II Damien Platinum
Schecter revives the Solo-II Damien Platinum! Features active EMG 81/85 pickups, Satin Black finish, and Grover hardware for $899/£999.Read our full preview.
Deal Alert: Save £69 on the Dunlop Iron Maiden ‘Killers’ Cry Baby Wah!
Grab the Jim Dunlop Iron Maiden 'Killers' Cry Baby Wah for just £169.99 (was £239). Save £69 on this limited-edition collector's pedal before stock sells out!
Enya Music Unveils Flagship Inspire Pro Smart Guitar: AI-Powered Tones, Seymour Duncan Pickups, and 3X DSP Power
Enya Music launches the Inspire Pro Smart Guitar, featuring 50+ onboard effects, Prompt-to-Tone AI, Seymour Duncan pickups, and an upgraded 20W speaker system starting at $649.
Gretsch Streamliner CVT: Is This $249 Double-Cut the Ultimate Budget Riff Machine?
Is the $249 Gretsch Streamliner CVT the best budget double-cut electric guitar? Check out our in-depth report, full specs, verdict, and score.