Kemper Follows Compact Guitar Amp Sim Trends With New Pedal
Amid the recent trend of compact amp sim pedals, Kemper brings a potent little beast called Profiler Player
Read MoreAmid the recent trend of compact amp sim pedals, Kemper brings a potent little beast called Profiler Player
Read MoreMegadeth frontman Dave Mustaine explains all the financial hardships bands are facing on tours.
Read More“I think people have realized that we’re sticking around, and this is who we are.”
Read More“I try to push beyond them a little bit”
Read MoreSome of this year’s Marshall amps seem to be flawed
Read More“They are not going to remember guitar solos,” said Kirk Hammett about the majority of the music listeners.
Read MoreHere are the best-selling guitar pedals and amps in 2023 over at reverb.com
Read More“You can play more than just the root”
Read More“Look how many people are trying to imitate Jimi after all these years. It doesn’t work”
Read MoreAre offset guitars metal enough?
Read MoreSoundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil discussed his approach to guitar playing and why he prefers not rely on established fretboard patterns
Read MoreKenny Wayne Shepherd looks back on opening for Van Halen in 1998 and 2015
Read More“There’s something about that combination of Firebird with P-90s that is really unique and special”
Read MoreWe cover every type of electric bridge you can think of, from hard tail strat bridges to Evertunes to the good old Floyd Rose!
Read MoreTo find the best budget guitar amps you really don’t need to spend a fortune. Check out our roundup to learn all about our favorites!
Read MoreWe review the ever popular Squire Bullet Telecaster – Fender’s lowest price tele, but does that mean it cuts corners? We investigate!
Read MoreWe check out John Petrucci’s new company Tonemission, and their first release – a collection of his personal IRs.
Read MoreLooking at this report by reverb.com, cheaper guitars seem to be dominating the lists of best-selling in 2023
Read MoreThe beginner guitar market is an especially crowded one – but could the Yamaha F325 be the pick of the litter?
Read MoreESP are best known for their metal focused electric guitars, but in this ESP LTD TL6 review, you’ll learn that they have tons more to offer!
Read MoreIn this Strandberg Boden Prog NX7 Review, you’ll learn all about why we think this might just be the best 7 string guitar on the market.
Read MoreLooking for a special guitar at a reasonable price? After reading our Martin D-X2e review, we’re pretty sure you’ll have made up your mind!
Read MoreWe check out Donner’s updated Mod Squared pedal, and find it delivers all the modulation bells and whistles you’d expect – and more!
Read MoreWe check out Boss’s new multi-fx pedal – and find a beast with as many features as it has old dependables!
Read More“I like it a bit chaotic”
Read More“I got one for, like, 30 bucks”
Read More“I was like, ‘I will never pay $15,000 for a guitar, are you crazy?'”
Read MoreHere’s something interesting from Graph Tech Guitar Labs
Read MoreJoe Bonamassa shares four essential guitar solos that every guitarist should know how to play
Read More‘Ice Ice Baby,’ it still makes me smile,” Brian May said.
Read More“Jamming is great, but it can’t maintain the attention span of your audience if that’s all you do”
Read MoreWhat do you know about Pat Metheny’s Roland GR-303 guitar controller and GR-300 analog synth?
Read More“In the first 30 months of Twisted Sister’s existence, which is April ’73 to September ’75 – that’s 30 months – we played 3450 45-minute shows.”
Read More“I went over to the grand piano and said, ‘Don’t kill me.'”
Read More“I kept saying, ‘Guys, I don’t know these songs, so I’m going to be staring at you.'”
Read MoreTim Henson explains how one of Polyphia’s EPs was inspired by a Justin Bieber song
Read MoreWolfgang Van Halen opens up on using the legendary Frankenstrat guitar on his latest album
Read More“I can’t even believe I’d still been doing this, this long”
Read MoreBOSS steps up the amp simulator game with their new compact IR-2 pedal. Oh, and it’s also an audio interface
Read MoreSounds like a fun show
Read More“I had recently bought a reverb pedal, and I showed it to Lana in the studio, and she was like, ‘Oh, we need that.'”
Read More“So that’s the next thing when you’re improvising: don’t think about yourself. Just let the music flow through you”
Read More“Here’s the truth, man: before you’re The Beatles, you’d better be better than the band next door. Very simple.”
Read More“It’s a beautiful thing in regard to all those kids that didn’t get to see the magic that the four of them created.”
Read MoreWill we have to wait another 13 years for a new Tool album?
Read More“He enjoyed not having to work so hard and just be a member.”
Read MoreWhat do you know about Pat Metheny’s 42-string instrument, known as the Pikasso guitar? (Yes, with a “K”)
Read More“I went through the mental torture of playing ‘Smoke on the Water’ and having my guitar not sound like Ritchie Blackmore’s”
Read More“I de-Grateful-Dead-ed myself,” recalled Jay Jay French.
Read More“There are certain guys that God gave a little extra to, and he was one.”
Read More“Thank God they got Bob [Rock] to do ‘The Black Album.'”
Read More“It’s the only thing you can do to make any money – sell t-shirts. So you are a traveling t-shirt salesman.”
Read MoreThe recent statements aren’t 100% clear. So, is Kiko still a member of Megadeth or not?
Read MoreWill your guitar’s finish affect the tone? Do old guitars really sound different? Here’s what Tom Murphy has to say about that
Read MoreWe’re not sure if any bass lessons took place, but RUSH had a lot to learn from KISS back in 1974.
Read More“This is exactly what you shouldn’t do because if you do pick every note, it will never sound that smooth”
Read More“Music is music, people are people, like what you like, don’t like what you don’t like.”
Read MoreWhat’s the future of rock music?
Read More“Because in Megadeth, after a while, you make so many records the real challenge was to not repeat yourself.”
Read More“It’s horrible seeing people judge your character like that, especially when it’s so far away from who you are and what you are.”
Read More“So, as a teacher, it was important just to give them the information but not to influence them in any way – to let them interpret it the way they want. And that’s what Kirk did.”
Read More“These kids have no idea. They’re used to these little Mickey Mouse sounds.”
Read More“He would have moments that would be surpassing – because he was Jimi Hendrix.”
Read More“Musicians still – last time I checked – needed to pay their bills, and they’re only going up.”
Read MoreSo, what was John 5’s approach to session work when he was young? He did everything at half the price!
Read More“Even I started to be a little concerned about this certain sameness of the procedure that I would take to make records,” producer Tom Werman recalled.
Read More“There’s something about the Ibanez that I am really used to, and I prefer the evenness of it that’s not there on the Gibson.”
Read MoreBOSS has a new pedal in their 200 Series, and it’s way more exciting than we expected
Read MoreIt seems like everyone expected him to do a blues-oriented album. But Mick Mars’ first solo single was completely different. Here’s why.
Read MoreThe Marshall DSL40CR is a 40-watt tube combo amplifier that offers classic Marshall growl and unmistakable British flavor.
Read MoreSlash is no longer a Marshall artist.
Read More“The fact that they’re not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is criminal.”
Read MoreRik Emmett recalls Van Halen’s subpar performance, calling it “not necessarily one of their better moments”
Read More“I heard the Scissor Sisters’ version, the disco thing. So I said, ‘Okay, yeah, I can play that, I guess.'”
Read More“With the Fractals, it’s identical across the board”
Read MoreA certain producer told Mick Mars that his guitar “sounds too much like a guitar”
Read MoreDave Friedman, the man behind Friedman amps, also discusses the tonewood and its impact on the sound of electric guitars
Read More“We went so far, and then more, to make sure that we’re serving the music,” recalls Kirk Hammett about Metallica’s early days.
Read More“You don’t read Rolling Stone because you want to be educated about music,” said Uli Jon Roth.
Read MoreIs glam metal making a comeback?Here’s what Dokken axeman Jon Levin has to say about that
Read More“Don’t follow the rulebook, and never listen to the people online, because they don’t know anything.”
Read More“It’s all just completely fabulous stuff that people write because they want to ascribe some sort of magic to the process.”
Read More“I’m not a traditional blues player by any standard – my avenue, my gateway to the blues was through London, not Mississippi or Chicago.”
Read MoreMick Mars looks back on his friendship with Eddie Van Halen
Read More“He would party and do what he wanted, have a good time, and then come in and try to grind it out.”
Read More“Eddie was a fabulous guitarist, as is Alex”
Read More“You don’t need a giant Marshall full-stack.”
Read MoreMachine Head’s Robb Flynn recalls how the band hung out with Ian Gillan back in the late 1990s
Read More“I didn’t like the way that solo was. It was too intense.”
Read MoreStarting his YouTube channel some years ago, Marty Schwartz has become so popular among beginners who are just starting out
Read MoreDave Kilminster prefers T-style guitar over Strats and LPs. Here’s why
Read More“I was like, ‘Oh no, it’s a bolt-on neck.'”
Read MoreBOSS has announced BP-1W, a booster/preamp pedal inspired by vintage CE-1 and RE-201 units
Read More“For a band like Metallica, it just makes sense,” explains Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian.
Read More“People are literally terrified of Guthrie,” Rick Beato points out. And yet, he’s not on Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Guitarists” list
Read MoreIs Telecaster metal enough?
Read MoreFirewind guitarist Gus G., also known for his work in Ozzy Osbourne’s backing band, revealed that he has a pretty
Read MoreBilly Duffy, the guitarist and founding member of legendary rock band The Cult, discussed his guitar preferences and how it
Read MoreAccording to Devin Townsend, modern metal guitar players have a tone that’s a bit too “clangy” for his taste. While
Read MoreRock guitar legend Peter Frampton looked back on how he first heard the talk box effect and how he began
Read MoreLegendary Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen looked back on hearing Van Halen for the first time around the time when
Read More“It’s what they could get at the time.”
Read More“It sounds like the guitar is falling down the stairs”
Read MoreBeing the leader and frontman of Machine Head, Robb Flynn is in charge of the band’s creative output. Although the
Read MoreWhile we, guitar players, often enjoy some form of improvisation, not everyone around us would share that sentiment. At least
Read More“And he goes, ‘Luckily, my head turns down, so I can see the [guitar] neck.'”
Read More“He was very, very friendly.”
Read More“Forget about the genre, forget about whether or not you should perceive music as colors or shapes or modes and numbers. It doesn’t matter. The intent is the important thing.”
Read MoreKnown for his prolific session and touring work over the years, guitar master Tim Pierce explained what, in his opinion,
Read MoreWhy did Metallica choose Fractal Audio’s Axe-Fx over other digital amp modelers?
Read MoreIn case you’re getting into blues music and are trying to figure out the best solo, coming up and practicing
Read MoreHaving an incredibly prolific career, Peter Frampton still finds his work with David Bowie to be the highlight of his
Read MoreFor Devin Townsend, artificial intelligence isn’t something to be feared but rather accepted. The former Strapping Young Lad leader, also
Read More“All that stuff really concerns me genuinely.”
Read MoreThe Police guitarist Andy Summers reflected on the widely accepted take that vintage guitars are usually better than modern stuff.
Read MoreNow that he doesn’t have a band, maybe Kerry King can do something with Steven Wilson?
Read MoreAlthough he’s almost synonymous with the legendary prog rock band, guitarist Martin Barre recalled that he didn’t exactly leave the
Read MoreLet’s go back to February 2017 and find out what really happened here…
Read MoreSteve Hackett also shares a few details about the gear he used on Genesis’ 1972 album “Foxtrot”
Read More“I love the guy, and I want him to get whatever he’s going through worked out.”
Read MoreGeorge Lynch explains how he comes up with new guitar solos
Read MoreMetallica’s tech, Chad Zaemisch, gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the band’s guitar setup
Read MoreGuitarist Caleb Quaye, well-known for his work with Elton John — as well as other pop and rock legends like Mick
Read MoreAccording to German guitar virtuoso and former member of the Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth, George Harrison was a crucial member
Read MoreMastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher said that ne never actually learned any scales. Speaking to Guitar Summit in a recent interview,
Read MoreLearning all music note-for-note isn’t what you should be doing, claims Joe Bonamassa. Of course, as he said in his
Read MoreAs Dee Snider explains,bands like Van Halen and Motley Crue, “started imitating the Twisted Sister style of storytelling” in their music videos.
Read MoreNeal Schon was inspired by Lindsey Buckingham’s work when he wrote this Journey classic
Read More“The lighter touch of the guitar is something that, I guess, goes back to the idea of the romantic troubadour trying to win the affections of his chosen lady and the sort of bleeding quality of that.”
Read MoreIn our roundup of the best high-end acoustic guitars, we find the journey is quite personal but the reward is high-end!
Read MoreGetting flange right can make your tone truly magical – we bring you the best on the market.
Read MoreWe run down the 5 Best Resonator Guitars on the market today – and find awesome resonators at all price points and for all budgets!
Read MoreIn our round up of the best semi hollow guitars on the market, we find that you can get an awesome guitar at about any price.
Read MoreSave space on your pedalboard, and tune anywhere on stage in the dark.
Read MoreAccording to modern blues virtuoso Joe Bonamassa, getting a good old conventional record deal these days isn’t exactly the best
Read MoreNever fear! We’ve scoured the market to solve your issue – check out our choices for the best thin neck acoustic guitars available today!
Read MoreWe run down our list of the 7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000, and find you can get a lot of guitar in this intermediate market!
Read MoreWe run down our picks for the 7 best Marshall amps, and find this classic amp maker has something to fit every budget!
Read MoreWe’re sure you’ll find something in our selection to elevate your tone to new heights.
Read More“I’m always focusing on praising and respecting the career that I built from him and with him.”
Read MoreThere’s a point where music is loud enough to blow your hair back, but there’s also a point where an amp is loud enough to blow your eardrums to shreds. We walk through the mechanics of loudness, and talk about the volume of some classic amps.
Read MoreThey’re like, ‘Thank you so much for doing this for us,’ and all that.”
Read MoreAccording to engineer Donn Landee, Van Halen weren’t exactly happy with the sound of their debut record when it was
Read More“I loved my Jacksons, but I also knew that there was something that Gibson had that Jackson didn’t.”
Read MoreAs rock guitar legend Peter Frampton explains, there’s one important thing he learned from B.B. King that he’s doing for
Read MoreWe check out the Best Tremolo Pedals, including some killer options from Keeley, Behringer and of course Strymon.
Read MoreWe round up our 7 top choices for the best passive pickups for metal – you don’t need an active pickup to chug!
Read MoreProtect your guitar with these handy strap locks from Fender, Schaller, D’Addario and more.
Read MoreBeing one of the biggest vintage guitar collectors on the planet, Joe Bonamassa has a lot to say on the
Read MoreMarty Friedman looks back on his work with Jason Becker
Read MoreIf you want that Klon Centaur sound but can’t afford $$$$…
Read MoreThere’s a whole lot you can do with an EQ pedal – and there’s a whole lot of great models to choose from too.
Read MoreIn our round up of the best acoustic guitars under $500, we find a crowded market with some very clear winners!
Read MoreThe downpicking technique is something that helped define thrash metal as a genre and Exodus axeman Gary Holt is one
Read MoreWould you define Johnny Marr as an “indie rock” musician?
Read MoreOur guide to the best fuzz peals for all budgets runs you through a variety of options, from germanium to silicon transistors and beyond!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a balls to the wall rock sound, you’re looking for a Les Paul style guitar! We run through 7 of the best!
Read MoreA convenient way to practice, record, and even perform live.
Read MoreWe take a look at our 7 picks of the best Fender guitar amps on the market – there’s a lot to choose from!
Read MoreIt’s a buyer’s market – you can get a killer octave pedal at any budget.
Read MoreFender may be best known for their electric guitars, but in this roundup of the best Fender acoustic guitars, we discovered some real gems!
Read MoreWe round up the Best Compressor Pedals on the market today, and find you can give your clean tone punch at any price point!
Read MoreOne thing is for sure – today’s distortion pedals can give you a lot of gain for not too much money.
Read MoreNow officially a member of Mötley Crüe, guitarist John 5 shared some details about the band’s upcoming new material. In
Read MoreIn our roundup of the Best Wah Pedals on the market today, we find there are killer options at every price point.
Read MoreAlmost all shred guitars have three things in common – playability, hot pickups, and aggressive styling.
Read MoreAccording to bass legend John Illsley, there’s one thing that’s essential to good songwriting. Illsley, famously a member of Dire
Read MoreLegendary guitar virtuoso and a former member of Megadeth, Marty Friedman, discussed his long relationship with Jackson Guitars and how
Read MoreA lot of options to give you killer sounds right into your ears.
Read More“I’ve always thought he was a really talented guitarist.”
Read MoreWe check out the Universal Audio Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo and Reverb Pedal and find a Roland Space Echo in a much more convenient box – and more!
Read MoreWe check out the Universal Audio Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo and Reverb Pedal, and find UA have someone packed two equally awesome units in one.
Read MoreWe check out the new Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor, a premium price, but definitely a premium product.
Read MoreAccording to Pearl Jam axeman Mike McCready, there’s one digital modeling amp that, when compared “back-to-back” with a tube-driven amp,
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Frank Zappa was an incredibly demanding musician. And one of the people who always managed to
Read MoreUnlike a few years ago, these days the best battery powered amps actually sound pretty great! Here’s 7 of our favorites.
Read MoreNo matter your budget, at every point the best Martin guitars sound head and shoulders above their competitors.
Read MoreErgonomic goodness at any price.
Read MoreThe best ProCo Rat clones don’t just copy the sound and function of the classic distortion pedal, they improve on it. Here’s 5 of the best.
Read MoreLooking for some strings that bring out the best in your Telecaster? We have five of the best for all styles.
Read MoreYou might be surprised – you can actually get quite a range of tones in these little packages.
Read MoreFrom budget micro heads to the grand daddy – the 5150.
Read MoreFor Mark Agnesi, Gibson’s Director of Brand Experience and well-known former trader at Norman’s Rare Guitars, stories about rich people
Read MoreTurn even the tamest amp into a snarling beast.
Read MoreAnd Steve Hackett was impressed with Brian May’s work from the moment he heard it
Read MoreWe run down our 7 choices for the best solid state guitar amps on the market today – and there’s some killer pedal platforms among them!
Read MoreWe run down our list of the 7 Best Beginner Guitar Amps, and find you can get a lot of amp at a beginner budget!
Read MoreWe round out your best options with Fishman, DiMarzio, LR Baggs and more.
Read MoreA more comfortable playing experience – without sacrificing tone.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for killer acoustic recordings, you’ll love our list of the Best Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar!
Read More7 options from budget favorites to the best pro level units on the market.
Read MoreThe best half sized guitars are a perfect fit for smaller bodies, and set kids up for a lifetime of fun! We run down the best.
Read MoreBest-known for his band White Lion, Vito Bratta recalled getting the offer to join Kiss but ultimately refused to join
Read MoreGibson’s VOS line represents the custom shop’s passionate tribute to the golden era of Gibson guitars. We walk you through all of the aspects of the VOS line that make it so special.
Read More“Sometimes, I would just go and disappear and go into my room on my own and just play for a couple of hours, not even plugged in”
Read MoreFind jangle for all budgets from Guild, Epiphone, Taylor and more.
Read MoreFender’s Acoustasonic series really kicked up a storm on release, bringing a new feel to classic models. We check out the player tele.
Read MoreIn just four years, the Boss Katana has quickly established itself as the number one choice for the budget minded guitarist. Now with the MKII series, Boss has extended the Katana’s capabilities to make it something that appeals to all. We take a look at this amazingly versitile sub $300 amp.
Read MoreIn our Fender Vs Marshall shootout, we walk through the key differences between these classic amp brands – plus our favorites!
Read MoreWe review the Fender Mustang Micro, and find an impressive little headphone amp that more than lives up to the online hype!
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