How To
Mastering the Art of Guitar Tone: A Comprehensive Beginners Guide
Discover the secrets to crafting your ultimate guitar tone. Learn about guitars, amps, effects, pedals, recording techniques, and more.
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How To
Mastering the Guitar Fretboard: A Beginner’s Guide
In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into mastering the guitar fretboard, breaking it down into manageable steps
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Huge Deal: Save £250 on the Electro-Harmonix POG3 Polyphonic Octave Generator
Save £250 on the Electro-Harmonix POG3! Get the ultimate polyphonic octave pedal for just £349. Featuring 6 voices, 100 presets, MIDI, and stereo outs. Shop the deal now!
How To
The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the “Wall of Sound”
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2025 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.
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Huge Deal: 50% Off Two Notes ReVolt Guitar Analog Amp Sim – Now Only £149!
Huge Deal: 50% OFF Two Notes ReVolt Guitar! Grab this 3-channel analog amp sim with genuine tube warmth for just £149.00. The ultimate fly rig solution.
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Höfner Issues Statement Following Insolvency Filing: The Future of Paul McCartney’s Iconic Violin Bass
Höfner, maker of Paul McCartney’s Violin Bass, clarifies its future after filing for insolvency. Learn how US tariffs impacted the brand and their plan to restructure.
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DEAL ALERT: Save £180 on the Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss – The Ultimate Reverb Workstation
Save £180 on the Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss! Grab this dual-engine stereo reverb workstation for just £249. Features 8 FX blocks, MIDI, and 128 presets. Shop now!
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Is the Big Muff 2 Big Box Worth It? History Reborn vs. Pedalboard Practicality
Is the Big Muff 2 Big Box worth the premium? Compare the limited JHS edition and EHX Nano versions of Bob Myer’s “lost” circuit. Discover the history and the best value.
Effects Pedals
Red Witch Unveils “Cybellium”: A 1-of-1 Boutique Modulator Limited to Just 69 Units
Own 1 of only 69 Red Witch Cybellium pedals. A 1-of-1 boutique modulator featuring unique Art Nouveau art and custom-tuned circuits. Free global shipping—shop now!
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Limited Edition Black & White Neural DSP Quad Cortex Drops at Andertons
Andertons exclusive! Get the limited edition Black & White Neural DSP Quad Cortex, a powerful digital effects processor & amp modeller.
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Top 10 Guitarist-Approved Holiday Gifts Under $200
Are you looking for the perfect gifts for the guitarist in your life? Here are 10 awesome and budget-friendly gift ideas.
Effects Pedals
Might as well face it: you’re Addicted to Fuzz!
Think you have your “drive” under control? From Hendrix-style warmth to Big Muff sustain, explore the signs, the classic circuits, and the glorious chaos of being a gear-head addicted to fuzz pedals.
Guitar
Roadie 4 Smart Tuner: The 4th Generation of Robotic Tuner
Meet the Roadie 4, the next generation of robotic tuning. Featuring upgraded algorithms, a larger 1.9-inch color screen, and USB-C charging, it makes tuning and string changes faster than ever
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Universal Audio Holiday Gift: How to Claim Your Free UAD Plug-In Today
Claim your free Universal Audio plug-in! Use code HOLIDAYFREEBIE to pick from 10 best-sellers like the 1176 or LA-2A. Offer ends Dec 31.
Effects Pedals
ThorpyFX Unveils “Fuzz Remains”: A New DIY Fuzz Pedal Paying Homage to the Legacy of BYOC
Discover the ThorpyFX Fuzz Remains: A thick, syrupy new fuzz circuit available as an easy-to-build DIY kit or a premium pre-built pedal. Inspired by the BYOC legacy.
Effects Pedals
J. Rockett Audio Designs Unveils the Aqueous: A Fusion of Vintage Chorus and Modern Vibe
J. Rockett Audio Designs unveils the Aqueous Chorus & Vibe. Featuring a dedicated preamp, Tilt EQ, and vintage Bucket Brigade tones.
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Queens of the Stone Age Unleash Haunting ‘Alive in the Catacombs’ Concert Film: A Subterranean Masterpiece
Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Alive in the Catacombs’ concert film is here! Experience QOTSA’s haunting live performance filmed deep within the Paris Catacombs.
Recording
Neural DSP Unveils Archetype: John Mayer X – The Ultimate Digital Tone Revolution
Experience the ultimate guitar tone with Archetype: John Mayer X by Neural DSP. Get digital access to Mayer’s Dumble, Two Rock, and Fender amps, plus his iconic Klon and Q-Tron pedals. Explore the new standard in amp modeling today.
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Meet the “Telecatster”: How One Engineer Is Turning Guitars Into Feline Works of Art
Turn your guitar into a “Telecatster” with the viral cat-shaped pickguards from ThreeStools. Shop 3D-printed, custom feline guitar mods for Telecaster and Bass.
Guitar
Fender Announces First-Ever South Korean Signature Guitar: The JUKJAE Stratocaster Baggy
Fender makes history with the JUKJAE Stratocaster Baggy, its first-ever signature guitar for a South Korean artist. Featuring a hidden mid-boost circuit and sleek Olympic White finish, this release marks a new era for Fender Music Korea.
Guitar
Harley Benton ST-Modern Carlos Asensio: The New King of Value S-Style Guitars?
Is the Harley Benton Carlos Asensio ST-Modern the best-value S-style guitar of 2025? Featuring a premium Vega-Trem, Tesla HSS pickups, and a roasted flame maple neck for just $700
Effects Pedals
The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas: A Gearhead’s Guide to Holiday Magic
Unwrap the ultimate holiday gear guide with “The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas.” From glassy “Silver Bell” cleans to ethereal “Silent Night” ambient swells, discover the pedals and settings needed to bring seasonal magic to your fretboard.
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Line 6 Helix Stadium 1.2 Update: Transform Your Live Rig with “Showcase” Automation and 7 New Amps
Stop the “tap dance.” Helix Stadium 1.2 introduces Showcase live automation and 7 iconic new amps. Automate your presets, MIDI, and backing tracks in one update.
Guitar
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Guitarists: Perfect Stocking Fillers and Presents
Find the ultimate gifts and stocking fillers for the guitarist in your life. From fresh strings and picks to portable practice amps and essential maintenance gear.
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