Marshall ORI20H Origin 20-watt Tube Head Review
We review the Marshall ORI20H Origin 20-watt Tube Head, and find it gives you those plexi tones at a bargain price!...
Line 6 PowerCab 112 Plus Review
We review the Line 6 PowerCab 112 Plus, and find it a killer option for those looking for a more advanced FRFR!...
Is Reverb Legit?
We take a look at one of the biggest online musical instrument retailers in the US....
TESTED: Our Favorite Acoustic Guitars for Small Hands
There are many reasons to choose an acoustic guitar for small hands - here are five of the best guitars just for you....
Yes, You Can Get Really Good Electric Guitars Under $300 (with specific suggestions)
Unlike 20 years ago, the modern crop of the best electric guitars under $300 are completely playable and awesome sounding guitars!...
TESTED: Our Favorite Acoustic Guitars for Beginners
7 models that span all price ranges - there's something here for everyone....
Blackstar Fly 3 Mini Review – A Marvel of Modern Electronics
In our Blackstar Fly 3 Mini review, we get up close and personal with this 10 watt beauty that has everyone talking....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Squier Guitars
We highlight our choices for the best Squier guitars on the market today - in a world of budget competition, can Fender still reign?...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Yamaha Acoustic Guitars
For our money, Yamaha make some of the best acoustic guitars on the market. Here's our pick of 7 of the best at all price points....
Shootout: Our Favorite Small Tube Amps – 20 watts or less!
As distinct from 50 or 100 watt monsters, small tube amps give you tube breakup at small room volumes....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Clean Amps (That Take Pedals Well)
These aren't only for pedal based guitars - these little beauties can do it all....
Is The Fender Pro Jr IV the Best Bang for Your Buck Clean Amp Around?
We take a closer look at the Fender Pro Jr IV, one of our favorite small tube amps, and a great option for beginners....
Gibson Les Paul Studio Review – Is This All the Les Paul You Need?
In our Gibson Les Paul Studio review, we look at easily the best entry point to the Les Paul line for those with affordable tastes!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Alvarez Guitars
We run down our picks for the 7 best Alvarez guitars from their lineup - and find there's something for everyone!...
Shootout: Baritone Electric Guitars (WINNERS Only)
If you want it, the price can be as low as the tuning...
Is The Gibson Les Paul Special the Top P90 Model on the Market?
In our Gibson Les Paul Special review, we run the guitar through it's paces, and explain why we think it's the best P90 guitar money can buy!...
Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Review – No Frills, Plenty of Thrills
In our Taylor BT1 Baby Taylor Review, we give a full accounting of why we named this the best budget offering from Taylor's product range!...
Do We Still Like The Yamaha GigMaker Standard Acoustic Pack?
In our Yamaha GigMaker Standard Acoustic Pack review, we go over this budget wonder from one of the market leaders in acoustic guitars....
Epiphone Riviera – Classic ES-335 Looks with Truly Unique Tones
We review the Epiphone Riviera, something of a standout in the Epiphone line, giving you an ES-335 look but with a twist in the tone!...
Is The Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS the Best-Looking Strat in Squier History?
We review the Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS, our "top pick" in our roundup of the best Squier guitars in the range today!...
Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster Review
In our Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster review, we give you the rundown on what we've named our favorite Squier guitar!...
Squier Bullet Mustang Review – Small Body, Big Fun
We review the Squier Bullet Mustang, one of the most popular - and most fun - budget guitars in the Fender/Squier range....
Bugera V5 Infinium Review – Tiny Amp, Tiny Price
In our Bugera V5 Infinium review, we find that Bugera managed to pack a whole ton of tone into this surprisingly small package!...
What Lie? The Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Is Simply the Best Small Tube Amp
In our Marshal SV20C Studio Vintage review, we find that Marshall somehow managed to fit that Plexi sound into a 20 watt tube combo!...
The Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic Dreadnought Combines Breathtaking Tones and High End Construction
In our Yamaha LL-TA Transacoustic review, we give you the the rundown on this midrange dreadnought guitar from an acoustic market leader....
Fender Acoustasonic 40 Review – Extraordinary Value For Money
We review the Fender Acoustasonic 40, and find it to be one of the best value acoustic guitar amps on the market today....
Is The Taylor Academy 10 The Greatest Student Grade Dreadnought on the Market?
In our Taylor Academy 10 Review, we give you the rundown on what we consider to be the best student grade dreadnought on the market....
Could The Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Be the Ultimate Travel Acoustic?
We get up close and personal with the Taylor GS Mini-e Koa, a fantastic all rounder that looks amazing, sounds killer and plays like a dream....
Check Out The Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60 For A Powerful Amp and PA Combo
We take a deeper look at the Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60, a killer option for all gigging singer songwriters!...
Orange Crush 12 Review – Tiny Amp – Tiny Price
In our review of the Orange Crush 12, we go through the finer points of why this is one of our favorite amps around $100...
Fender Acoustasonic 15 Review – An Amazing Acoustic Practice Amp
In our Fender Acoustasonic 15 review, we get into deep detail with one of our favorite acoustic guitar amps on the market today....
The Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb Neo Is A Contemporary Take on Fender’s All Tube Behemoth
In our Fender ‘65 Twin Reverb Neo review, we find an amp with exceptional clean tones, all the way up to serious volumes!...
Martin D Jr-10E Review – Small Body, Big Character
We check out the Martin D Jr-10E, a killer dreadnought acoustic guitar, especially for those with small hands!...
Is The Yamaha THR30 II Getting Long in the Tooth?
In our Yamaha THR30 II Review, we take a look at this now classic desktop amp that still has something of a stranglehold on the market....
Is The Donner Arena 2000 The Greatest Budget Multi-FX/Modeler on the Market?
Our review of the Donner Arena 2000 multi-FX/modeler finds that Donner have struck gold with this budget beauty!...
Donner Hush-I Review – A Unique and Impressive Travel Guitar
In our Donner Hush I Review, we find that this affordable instrument maker has crafted an impressive travel guitar for the budget market....
Les Paul Vs SG – How To Pick The Right One For You
It can be hard to pick between a Les Paul and an SG - both killer rock guitars. We run down the key considerations to help you choose!...
Pickups: Humbuckers vs. P90s – How they sound different and why!
We compare humbuckers and P90s, and explain why these pickups sound different, why you would use one over the other, plus our top picks!...
Fender American vs. Mexican Stratocaster – Worth the Extra Cash?
We compare the classic American strat with the Mexican strat, and give you the breakdown of all the key components - let's do it!...
Fender Jaguar vs Jazzmaster – Which Guitar Is Right For You?
We compare two of Fender's classic models, the Jazzmaster and Jaguar, to help you understand the differences and choose one for you!...
Gibson Dove vs. Hummingbird – How To Choose The One For You!
We compare the Gibson Dove with the Gibson Hummingbird - two similar models that have some very key differences!...
The Epiphone Starling Review Is One of the Leading Affordable Acoustic Guitars on the Market
We review the Epiphone Starling, our Best Budget choice in our roundup of the best acoustic guitars for beginners!...
Should You Buy The Taylor 214ce?
We review the Taylor 214ce, a high end Mexican made alternative to Taylor's other US made guitars - and find it stands up!...
The Squier Affinity Starcaster Is Proof That you Don’t Need an ES for Great Semi Hollow Tones
We review the Squier Affinity Starcaster - our Best Budget winner in our roundup of the best semi hollow guitars....
Donner DJP 1000 Review – A Genuinely Impressive Semi-Hollow
We review the Donner DJP-1000 Jazz Guitar, and find it to be maybe one of the best 335 style guitars at it's price point!...
Gibson G45 Review – An American Made Workhorse Acoustic
We review the Gibson G45, our Editor’s Choice in our review of the 7 best acoustic guitars on the market today....
PRS SE Hollowbody II Review – Iconic Aesthetics and Huge Tones
We review the PRS SE Hollowbody II - our top pick in our roundup of the best hollow body electric guitars on the market!...
Can The Taylor T5Z Classic Give You Acoustic Tones AND Electric Versatility?
We review the Taylor T5Z Classic - our Editor’s Choice in our round up of the best hollow body electric guitars....
Is The Breedlove Eco Discovery S Concert Marketing Hype or Real Bargain?
We review the Breedlove Eco Discovery S Concert, the “Top Pick” in our roundup of the 7 best acoustic guitars under $500....
Fender CC-60S Review – The Perfect Beginner Model
We review the Fender CC-60s, our Best Budget pick in our roundup of the 7 best acoustic guitars - and for good reason!...
Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack Review
We review the Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack, our best budget option in our roundup of the best electric guitar starter sets....
The Ibanez Artcore AG75G is a Stylish Jazzbox That Doesn’t Break the Bank
We review the Ibanez Artcore AG75G, our best budget choice in our roundup of the best hollow body electric guitars. ...
Our Favorite Metal Guitars for Beginners
In our roundup of the Best Metal Guitars for Beginners, we find today's manufactures are making amazing guitars at all prices!...
Yamaha Gigmaker Electric Guitar Pack Review
We review the Yamaha Gigmaker Electric Guitar Pack, and find a great starter pack for aspiring guitarists!...
Shootout: Guitar Speakers for Blues (WINNERS Only)
One of the last things many players think of when it comes to tone is swapping out their speakers, but it cane make such a huge difference. Here's our pick for ...
Boss GT-1 Multi-Effects Pedal Review
We review the Boss GT-1 and ask the question: Can this multi-FX pedal provide the flexibility that pros need?...
Boss Katana vs Positive Grid Spark
Trying to decide between the Boss Katana Vs. Positive Grid Spark for a small form practice amp? We have the answers!...
Boss Katana vs. Yamaha THR10
Looking at the Boss Katana Vs Yamaha THR10? We pit these two popular practice amps against each other to find out who wins!...
Yamaha THR5 Review – Next Level Practice Amp
Could a desktop unit genuinely replace the practice combo amp? Our Yamaha THR5 review finds it maybe already has!...
Yamaha THR10 Review – Is This The King Of Desktop Amps?
In our Yamaha THR10 review we look at what is starting to be called "the king of desktop amps". Does it live up to the hype?...
Is the Fender Champion 20 Really the Ultimate Beginner Amp?
In our Fender Champion 20 review, we ask the question: Is this the Ultimate Beginner Combo Amp? Let's find out....
Illustrated Guide To Guitar Neck Shapes
Knowing the pros and cons of neck shapes is essential in picking up the right guitar for your hands. We run down the list....
How Much Does It Cost to Refret a Guitar?
If your finding the buzzing on your guitar is no longer responding to repair, it might be time for a refret. Here's the breakdown of cost....
Has The Neural DSP Quad Cortex Made Analog Gear Obsolete?
We take a look at the biggest hype on the block in 2021 - Neural DSP's new Quad Cortex Modelling amp...
Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Review
We check out Behringer's CS400 compression sustainer pedal - a great option if you don't want to splash out but still want the sound....
Is The Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay a Real Boss DM-3 Replacement?
We check out the guitarist on a budget's best friend, Behringer, and their take on a real Vintage Delay Pedal, the VD400...
Marshall MG50GFX Review – Classic tone, Combo Price
Known more for it's classic tube amps, Marshall has been known to dip it's toe in solid state from time to time. We take a look at the popular MG50GFX....
Shootout: Guitar Strings for Metal (WINNERS Only)
High output, low tuned metal calls for it's own special kinds of strings. We pick out five of the best for all styles of METAL....
Into the Void – Doom Metal Guitar Shootout
One of the things about trying to find the best strings for a 7 string guitar is there aren't a ton out there. Here's our favorites!...
Our Favorite 12-String Guitar Strings
The best strings for 12 string guitars (either electric or acoustic) will make your guitar sound amazing. Here's our picks....
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Fender Guitars
There's a reason many consider Fender to be the best guitars on the market! We talk through our picks for the 7 best you can get....
TESTED: Our Favorite Electric Guitars for Small Hands
If you're looking for an electric guitar with a thinner neck that's perfect for smaller hands, we have the best lineup for you!...
How To Choose A Combo Amp for Metal (And Our Picks)
We review the best modern combo amps for metal and find ourselves spoiled for choice - at every price point!...
The Big Shootout: Our Favorite Gibson ES-335 Alternatives
If you're not looking to drop serious cash, you'll find that actually the best Gibson ES-335 alternatives nail the sound and feel!...
So many GREAT 12-String Guitars Under $1,000 (we give specifics)
You don't need big bucks for a great 12 string - our list of the best 12 string guitars under $1000 is full of amazing tones!...
Our Favorite Guitar Strings for Stratocasters
We look at the best strings for stratocasters, from budget slinkies all the way up to long life high grade balanced sets!...
Donner LP-124S Review – Is this LP as Impressive as its Price Tag?
We take a look at one of the most popular budget LP style guitars on the market today - is it quality at a beginner price?...
Is The UC200 Ultra Chorus Another Giant Killing Pedal From Behringer?
In our review of the Behringer UC200 Ultra Chorus, we take a look at the more affordable version of the Boss Super Chorus CH-1....
Is The Behringer EQ700 Graphic EQ A Sound Shaper or Sound Breaker?
We review the Behringer EQ700 Graphic Equalizer pedal, and find it more than stands up to it's much higher priced rivals....
Can The Behringer UO300 Ultra Octaver Fill the Gap Left By the OC-3?
In our Behringer UO300 Ultra Octaver review, we take an honest look at this Boss OC-5 clone, and see if it stacks up....
Guitar Fret Wire Size – Everything you need to know
When you're getting into the nitty gritty of a great playing guitar, fret wire is the first port of call. Here's some info on sizes....
5 Les Paul Guitar Cases You Should Consider
If you're looking for a good replacement case for your Les Paul - there are options! Here's 5 of the best....
Moreso Than Ever, Electric Guitars Under $1000 Have Everything (Our Picks)
In our roundup of the best electric guitars under $1000, we find a ton of amazing options in all genres - why pay more?...
What’s the Deal with Mexican Martins?
We take a look at all the different models of Martin guitars made in Mexico and help you to understand the key differences!...
There Are So Many Good Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000
Moving up from budget models, the best acoustic guitars under $2000 give you a lot more guitar to play with, here's our 7 favorites....
Is The Taylor GS Mini Mahogany the Ultimate Travel Acoustic?
We review the Taylor GS Mini Mahogany, and find an awesome entry point to Taylor guitars that gives you quite the forgiving playing experience!...
6L6 vs EL34 Tubes – Key Differences and Notable Amps!
We run down the differences between 6l6 and EL34 tubes, why you might want each, and some of our favorite amps for each tube....
Martin D-16E Review – The Archetypal Martin Look, Sound, and Feel
In our Martin D-16E, we check out one of the most popular Martin dreadnoughts on the market today - and it sounds good!...
Yamaha FG830 Review – Premium Features at a Bargain Basement Price
In our Yamaha FG830 Review, we check out one of the most popular and yet affordable guitars on the market today....
Does The Taylor BBT Big Baby Taylor Justify It’s Beginner Premium Price?
In our Taylor BBT Big Baby Taylor Review, we check out this premium beginner guitar from the acoustic heavyweights, Taylor....
Is The Epiphone Slash J45 An Attainably Priced Version of the Slash Icon?
In our Epiphone Slash J45 Review, we find an attainably priced version of the Slash icon that sounds good at just about anything...
Gibson ES-335 Review – The Gold Standard of Semi-Hollow Guitars
In our Gibson ES-335 Review, we take a closer look at what makes it the gold standard of semi-hollow guitars!...
The Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth Gives You Trini Lopez Looks at a Far More Palatable Price
In our Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth Review, we find a blacked out beast of a semi hollow guitar - check it out!...
Is The Taylor American Dream AD17 An Acoustic Workhorse?
In our Taylor American Dream AD17 review, we find an exceptionally balanced instrument that's a step up to Taylor's US models....
Eventide Crammed Tons of Studio Quality Goodness Into The H9 Max
We review the Eventide H9 Max, and find it is stuffed full of amazing studio quality tones, all at a working musician's price point....
Squier Bullet vs Affinity Series: What’s the difference?
We compare two of Squier's most popular budget lines - the bullet series and the affinity series - which one is right for you?...
Consider The Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic If You Want A Genuine Old-School Punk Gem
In our Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic Review, we find a genuine gem with enough unique charm to back up it's legend status....
Is The Fender Noventa Jazzmaster More Than An Interesting Take on a Fender Classic?
In our Fender Noventa Jazzmaster review, we check out Fender's new take on what makes the Jazzmaster so special!...
Boss Katana vs. Fender Mustang
Boss Katana vs. Fender Mustang - which one of these affordable modeling amps should you put your money on? We investigate!...
Does The Fender Blues Jr. Really Give You Glassy Cleans Like They Say?
In our Fender Blues Junior III review, we find that classic fender sound - at a price point that won't kill you!...