Latest articles by Dave Hunter
Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel
The acclaimed luthier’s high-end solidbody brings 1960s-inspired guitar design to the boutique market.
Developed by Leo Fender the Music Man Sabre I is a Sound Sculptor that Cuts Like a Knife
This piece of classic gear may be of exceptional pedigree but is no dog.
Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet Review
This might be one of the boldest efforts yet to squeeze an entire rig into the smallest space possible.
Jack White, Dan Auerbach and Many More Have Made Great Use of These DeArmond Gold-Foil-Loaded Classics
As the cornerstone of Harmony’s hollow-body lineup, the Rocket was a soaring success.
Marshall Rolled Out the Red Carpet for this Highly Collectible Stack
Sporting dual 6550 output tubes this uber-rare custom color finish model 1987 was made in England for the U.S. market.
Cutthroat Audio Francene 2x10 Combo Review
We can’t say enough about the sonic veracity of this sweet-looking combo from Cutthroat.
Supro Delta King 12 Review
This stylish yet simple, single-ended tube amp has a plethora of appealing features.
Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson Signature Speaker and Kristian Kohle Metal IR Pack Review
This winning rock formula is big, full, aggressive and muscular, yet well balanced and impressively musical all at the same time.
Fender Player Plus Telecaster Review
The spirit of the golden-age with 21st century adaptations to suit the demands of today’s guitarists.
D. Kowalski Dark Gene Micro Amplifier Review
These Dark Gene amps are a blast and serve as an easy reminder of why the mini- and micro-amp craze is still roaring.
All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model
The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success.
The K-Line Springfield is a Golden Era-Style 7-Pound Gem
A top-quality S-style from Chris Kroenlein with classic tones and power when you need it.
Aero Instrument Standard Strad ESS Pickups Review
Top-quality aftermarket single-coils to reinvigorate the Stratocaster in your life.
The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew
With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s.
The Casino: Epiphone’s Iconic Beatles Guitar
All you need to know about John, Paul, and George’s Epi of choice.
Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal
Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.
If You’re Chasing Grunge, Garage Or Punk Tones These Vintage Silvertones Are Irresistible
The Silvertone Twin 12 Model 1484 is an outrageously cool amp.
These Elegant Archtops Are Among the Rarest of Gibson’s Flagship Guitars
The search for the perfect guitar led Bill Pearlstein to six rare Gibson L-5 electric archtops with uncommon body depths and features.
All You Need To Know About the Fender Mustang – the Guitar of Choice for Kurt Cobain
Fender’s humbly stylish Mustang was a popular “student” model of the 1960s that saw use with some big-name artists.
Gibson Murphy Lab: the World's Ultimate ‘New Vintage’ Guitars?
The Gibson Custom Shop's flagship models are clones of golden-era classics, hand-aged by Tom Murphy. We take a closer look at three of them to see if they live up to the hype.
Classic Gear: Fender Bassman
Designed for bassists, the Fender Bassman became the favored tone machine of guitarists everywhere.
This Brit-Rock Classic Will Give You a Trouser-Leg-Flapping Experience You Won’t Forget
The Orange OR120 taps classic rock’s raw power.
D'Angelico Excel 59 Review
A sweet-looking jazz box that's got a lot more than jazz on its mind.
