It’s effectively two dirt pedals in one, or maybe three if you decide to run both overdrive and distortion at the same time, with Wampler promising a “massive, exceptionally full tone – perfect for ...

If you have a 1x12” cabinet, be it standalone or in a combo, it can be a relatively cheap mod (you’d pay about 150 bucks for a Celestion V30 these days), and not that difficult to do at home.

“The speakers are so important when it comes to like a good tone,” he says. “Because you can have a great amp, but if the speaker sucks, it won’t sound good, whereas you can have an okay amp and an ...

Blues and rock is still being shaped by the British blues boom of the ’60s – and the O.G. bluesmen who influenced them. But how can today’s players nail their tone and sound? Marcus King, Samantha ...

This gear story follows the attempt to get a guitar amp connected to Adrian Smith’s sound. From expectations to reality, the experience explores tone, equipment choices, and what makes signature-style ...

Made by luthier Doug Irwin, the guitar was used by Garcia from 1979 through his last public performance at Chicago’s Soldier ...

Guitar culture loves a big purchase. New pickups, vintage amps, pedals that promise magic in a metal box. Those things can be ...

How a lot of the songs start is us on the couch with the guitar and the keyboard, just riffing something out,” MX LONELY’s ...

Sam Ash has released a guide reviewing budget-friendly acoustic guitars that are suitable for beginners.Hicksville, United States, February 25, ...

Keith Richards has put a name to those differences, highlighting the simple but effective guitar trick at the heart of The Rolling Stones.

Guitar World's Paul Riario heads over to Marshall HQ in NYC to demo the new Marshall JCM800 Modified. This amp delivers ...

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