Latest articles by Dave Hunter
The Fender Vibratone Brought Acid-Tinged Sonics to Recordings by Jimi Hendrix, the Byrds, Cream, Pink Floyd, Todd Rundgren and Stevie Ray Vaughan
Here’s why many guitarists will never settle for anything less than the sound of a true rotary-speaker cabinet
A Rare Treat Among Vintage Treasures, This Wandré Roby Is One of the Most Collectible Italian-Made Electric Guitars of the 1960s
A groovy relic from the stylish Italian guitar maker that sits in the sweet spot between art and utility
Fender Gold Foil Jazzmaster and Gold Foil Telecaster Reviews
Fender stirs up a buzz in guitar land again with its creative reimagining of classic designs
Victory Sheriff 25 Head Review
“Maximum sound with minimum fuss” is a sentiment very well expressed in this lunchbox-sized offering
Patch Rubin Coaxes a Dimensional Acoustic Voice From His Superbly Crafted Wide Sky Guitars P125C
Excelling at anything from gnarly rock and roll to expressive electric indie-folk, this inspiring axe is a beauty to behold
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro V Review
A solid performer in the dual-humbucker, single-cutaway set-neck tradition
PRS Sonzera 20 Combo Review
This American-voiced amp has been skillfully re-designed and earns an Editors’ Pick Award for its achievements
Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods
Michael Soldano’s Super Lead Overdrive 100-watter is a formidable fire breather that exhibits a personality all its own
Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All
This rare 1962 model delivers a whopping “54 colors and shadings in stereo sound”
Favored by Frank Zappa and Jerry Garcia, the Musitronics Mu-Tron III Combined Wild Sonics and Creative Usability
Unveiled in 1972, this pioneering envelope filter was a near-instant hit
PRS SE DGT Review
With sounds that tackle just about any genre, the SE DGT performs well above its pay grade
Donner Arena 2000 Amp and Effects Pedal Review
An affordable floor pedal delivering effects, and cab sims, and a massive bundle of functionality and connectivity
The 1962 Fender 6G3 Deluxe Could Be All the Amp You Ever Need
Denoted by its chocolate-colored Tolex, this is one tasty tone machine
Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock
A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects
Pioneering Chorus: How the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Amp and Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble Pedal Set Industry Standards
As the Roland JC-120 celebrates 50 years, we explore all the gear this clean machine gave the guitar world
This High-Class Axe Is the Handiwork of Banker – the First Boutique Maker Accepted to Gibson’s Authorized Partner Program
Founder Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT
Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim Review
A tempting option for players interested in compact alternative rig solutions
Amplified Nation Overdrive Reverb Review
Made in the U.S.A., this amp will get you about as close to the real thing as any new Dumble-style build
Famously Played by the Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones in the ‘60s, Vox’s Teardrop Guitars Remain as Distinctive as Ever
These quirky cousins of the familiar AC30 and AC15 combos established an iconic look
Here’s Why the Mid-’60s Marshall 4x12 Speaker Cabinet Is an Essential Part of the Rock Equation
This formidable beast of tone helped the sound of the electric guitar evolve
Gretsch’s First Solidbody Electric Guitar Brings Vintage Bling to Those on a Budget
This 1964 Gretsch Corvette model 6135 is a B-list beauty
Before the 100-Watt Marshall Stack There Was the Mighty Fender Showman
Developed in collaboration with surf guitar legend Dick Dale, this monster amp is a fearsome experience
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Pedal Review
An enticing mid-boost and drive pedal based on legendary Pultec studio EQ units
