Gear and stories our editor personally rates — the stuff we'd spend our own money on.
Is the future of the electric guitar modular? Discover how Shark Guitars is shaking up NAMM 2026 with swappable titanium parts, onboard FX, and a stunning fretless demo by Dweezil Zappa.Read More
PRS Limited Edition S2 Vela Black Limba in Natural & Natural Smokeburst: 200-unit exclusive run at $1,849 with premium hardware and versatile pickups.Read More
Friedman launches the Jose 20, a 20-watt EL84 tribute to legendary amp modifier Jose Arredondo. Available as head or 1x12 combo.Read More
Death By Audio and Rainger FX debut the Amp Crash: a stompbox with a real 3-watt amp, 2" speaker, and mic inside. $395.Read More
Is the JAM Pedals Tubedreamer Mk.2 just another Tube Screamer clone? Read our review of this premium 808-style overdrive to see how it fixes the classic.Read More
Discover the top-rated guitar cleaners and polishes to keep your instrument sparkling and performing at its best.Read More
Chase Bliss and EAE unveil the Big Time: a motorized, 80s-inspired stereo delay. Discover the sound, the specs, and the story behind the ultimate Automatone.Read More
Celebrate 30 years of grit with the Way Huge Swollen Pickle XXX. This limited edition fuzz features high-gain transistors and an overhauled tone stack for ultimate sonic mayhem.Read More
