Latest articles by Dave Hunter
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1962 ES-335 Review
Like other good examples of the breed, this semi runs from crisp, articulate, edge-of-breakup blues to full-on rock crunch
This Rare 1959 Sheraton Hails From Epiphone's Earliest Gibson Days
This high-quality vintage guitar bears hallmarks of Epiphone's earlier life as a premier American guitar maker
Swope Guitars Descendant Offset Vibrato and Companion Bridge Review
Solidly built hardware that retro-fits vintage and current Fender Jazzmasters and Jaguars
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review
Immediate access to doomy, droney art-metal escapades
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn Life Pedal V3 Review
Immediate access to doomy, droney art-metal escapades
The SG Special Is One of Gibson's Most Overlooked Guitars - Here's What You Need to Know
As the replacement for the Les Paul Special, this classic solidbody was a well-appointed entry point to Gibson’s golden age
“One Second to Get the Pickup out and Two Seconds to Slip a New One in”: Canivell’s Pickup-Swapping C 20:16 and S 20:20 v Take Versatility to the Cutting Edge
These quick-change axes boast a bundle of standout features that sets them apart
Aclam Woman Tone Overdrive Pedal Review
An extremely well-built Marshall-in-a-box (MIAB) overdrive for any situation
Stonewall Pickups Slutty Wolf H90 Humbucker-Sized P-90 Set Review
Cracks the code of an authentic-sounding P-90 with lots of appealing chime and sparkle
“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11
Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.
$50 Pawnshop Guitar? Not Anymore. This ‘60s Teisco Del Ray ET-460 Commands a Four-Figure Sum on the Vintage Market
Fancier Teiscos like this and the Spectrum 5 are a comparative king’s ransom these days
Fender Hammertone Effects Pedals Review
A roadworthy range of stompboxes, each priced under $100
“We Wanted to Put Everything Into a New Design That Is Our Own”: Introducing the Juliet – Eastman’s First Original Solidbody
Part Firebird, part SG and part offset, the Juliet is something truly different
Valco KGB DIST Distortion Pedal Review
Designed and built in Canada, this handy box adds hair to guitars, synths, clavs, Wurlis, bass and more
Fender JV Modified ’50s Stratocaster HSS Review
Embodying versatility and affordability, this Strat pays homage to the great Japanese Fenders of the early ’80s
Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HT Review
A retake on a modern classic with several clever twists
This McInturff Sounds Like a Telecaster From Your Favorite Classic Rock Album
With electronics inspired by a famed 1970s studio console, Terry C. McInturff’s Spellcaster is tonal magic
Fane Ascension F25, F30 and A30 Guitar Speakers Reviews
Each of these new Ascension models should be given serious consideration alongside the usual suspects
How the Watkins Dominator Pointed the Way Forward to Marshall’s Famed 18-Watters
Also known for the Copicat tape delay, the esteemed British amp builder Watkins aka WEM was a guitar gear pioneer
“All This Equipment is Just to Make a Sound Like We Used to Get Years Ago”: Watch Andy Summers Demo His Massive Effects Rig in 1987
Video Here’s why the Police guitarist is an effects innovator.
How the Fender Electric XII Became the Sound Everyone Chased During the Late-’60s Craze for 12-String Jangle
The unorthodox 12-string electric found its way onto some of rock's most classic recordings, wooing guitarists the world over, but the course of true love ran any way but smooth.
Reverend Six Gun HPP 25th Anniversary Edition Review
If your budget is slightly north of $1k, and you're looking for one solid guitar to tackle a wide range of sounds and styles, this should be a top contender for the job.
A Look Back at the Rickenbacker 365: One of the Storied Company's Most Versatile and Toneful Creations
The 365 has features that make it both a classic Rickenbacker and a great choice by any standard for everything from clanging power chords to chiming arpeggio work.
