Kurt Cobain's Nevermind Gear: Guitars, Amps & Pedals
Explore Kurt Cobain's exact Nevermind gear: the '69 Mustang, Boss DS-1, ProCo RAT, EHX pedals, Mesa Boogie & Fender amps that defined grunge.Read More
Decoding the Mastodon: Brent Hinds' Legendary Gear Guide
Explore Brent Hinds' legendary guitar rig, from his Gibson Flying V and boutique Banker builds to his Orange Terror signature amp and unorthodox styleRead More
The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the "Wall of Sound"
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2026 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.Read More
Was the TC Electronic G-System Too Perfect for a Sequel?
Why TC Electronic never made a G-System 2: exploring the perfect integrator that solved its own problem.Read More
Get Early Van Halen Tone Free with Eye Scream Man
Get early Van Halen tone free with Eye Scream Man, a new amp sim plugin by Glenn Fricker that captures EVH's legendary brown sound—no subscriptionRead More
Avantone Pro Launches GTR-100 Power Amp for Modelers
Avantone Pro GTR-100: 140W Class A/B power amp for modelers. Two channels, 4-band EQ, XLR Cab Sim out. $599.Read More
Blackstar BEAM App Adds Free Moises Stem Tech
Blackstar's BEAM app adds free Moises stem separation, letting you isolate guitar, mute vocals, and customize song mixes in real time.Read More
Keeley Unleashes 168V High-Voltage Tube Drives
Keeley Electronics launches two 168V high-voltage tube drive pedals: the Twin Triode 12AX7 and limited-edition 12AT7WC. Dual overdrive with genuine tubeRead More
Free TONE3000 Plugin Unlocks 700,000+ Guitar Tones
TONE3000 releases free plugin with 700,000+ NAM captures & IRs. VST3, AU, AAX, standalone. Open-source guitar tone modeling.Read More
Quad Cortex Gets John Mayer X in Massive CorOS 4.1.0 Update
Neural DSP drops CorOS 4.1.0 with Archetype: John Mayer X, 2,000+ Device Presets, and 8 new virtual effects for Quad Cortex hardware.Read More
Dan’s Guitar Store Launches the Limitless Pick: Three Unique Tones in One Innovative Design
Dan's Guitar Store launches the Limitless Pick: a three-tipped plectrum with interchangeable tones for strumming, jazz, and precision play. Read More
Hack Your Tone: Achieve the Rubber Bridge Sound for $12
Want the sought-after rubber bridge guitar sound for cheap? TikTok says a $12 tennis accessory is the answer! Read More
Resonator Guitars 101: Cones, Bodies & Tone
Learn how resonator guitar cones, bodies, and materials shape tone. Expert guide to biscuit, spider & tricone designs, slide techniques, and open tunings.Read More
Washburn Unveils Affordable Sonamaster Elite SE2 & SE3: A Premium Take on the S-Style Classic
Washburn revives the Sonamaster with the affordable Elite SE2 & SE3 S-style guitars: roasted maple necks, flamed tops, coil-splitting, and $399 price.Read More
Double Down: The Beginners Guide to Dual Guitar Amp Rigs
Master dual-amp and stereo guitar rigs: Learn signal splitting, amp pairing, wet/dry setups, and how pros like The Edge and David Gilmour achieveRead More
Gain Stacking: The Art of Layering Your Drive Pedals
Master the art of gain stacking. Learn how to combine overdrive, distortion, and boost pedals to create a professional, multi-layered guitar tone that cuts through any mix without losing clarity.Read More
Evolution of Guitar Effects: A Historical Guide to Pedals and Their Impact on Sound
The Evolution of Guitar Effects: Explore the history of guitar effects pedals, from early mechanical innovations to modern digital FX.Read More
Recording Great Guitar Tones on a Budget - The Best Free Software
Recording Great Guitar Tones on a Budget, we show you some great free guitar software that you can use to get great tones.Read More
Beginner’s Guide To Buying Your First Guitar
A beginner's guide to choosing your first guitar or bass—covering body shapes, pickups, tonewoods, and essential gear to get you playing today.Read More
Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive Pedals and How To Use Them
The Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive pedals you can buy easily, and how to dial them in for great guitar toneRead More
The Rise of the Baritone Guitar: From Country Twang to Wall-of-Sound Shoegaze
Explore baritone guitars: extended-scale instruments ranging from 1950s Nashville twang to modern shoegaze. History, specs, and iconic models explained.Read More
Is a £4000 Stratocaster Worth the Cost?
Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.Read More
Guitar Pickups Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Single-Coils, Humbuckers, and P90s
Learn the differences between single-coil, humbucker, and P90 pickups. A beginner's guide to choosing the right pickup for your tone and playing style.Read More
Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini - Available Worldwide
Experience the full power of the Quad Cortex in a 50% smaller footprint. The Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini delivers world-class amp modelling, 16-channel USB-C audio, and CorOS 4.0 in a gig-ready, portable powerhouseRead More
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!Read More