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MXR gets wild and weird with Layers – its new organic sustain stacking pedal
By Phil Weller published
Offering three highly tweakable layers of sustain, MXR’s latest invention is built for wild creativity
“A satisfying pedal that’s loaded with cool distortion textures”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review
By Art Thompson published
A reissue of a stompbox that company owner and Foxx founder Steve Ridinger designed and started making when he was just 14, the Nichols 1966 has plenty of retro flavor, with just as many modern applications
Blackstar unveils the Debut 30E – a 30-watt analog amp with a built-in tape echo and custom-designed 1x10” speaker
By Phil Weller published
The British firm’s acclaimed Debut series continues to grow four years on, with the features of the 10E and 15E given a mightier output
MXR’s Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal is finally here – bringing a slice of his legendary “chip pan” pedalboard to market
By Phil Weller published
The late guitarist’s MXR distortion pedal was a key part of his sound, and after years of “painstaking” research, MXR has completed its recreation of the pedal
Universal Audio’s new Anti 1992 amp-in-a-pedal aims to emulate the Van Halen-loved Peavey 5150 amplifier
By Phil Weller published
The latest addition to the California firm's UAFX pedal collection, the high-gain creation packs a host of features designed to excite rock and metal guitarists
MESA/Boogie founder Randall Smith and Gibson part ways
By Phil Weller published
No reason has been given for the split, but Gibson says it is well positioned to continue his legacy, with its “next generation of designers” having studied under Smith for the past 20 years
Silktone Overdrive+ review
By Dave Hunter published
The Overdrive+ is a characterful, original, and extremely versatile design that stands out in a sea of overdrives
Seymour Duncan releases pure nickel Antiquity string sets
By Phil Weller published
Available in Light and Extra Light gauges, the strings are designed to give musicians access to the great vintage guitar sounds
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