Gear Reviews

A tube amp that won’t break your back or your wallet

Each of these new Ascension models should be given serious consideration alongside the usual suspects

Roland's iconic RE-201 tape delay/spring reverb sound is recreated by Boss with unparalleled depth and realism

Redolent of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, this stompbox has a sound of its own

The Spark Mini is small and versatile, and delivers loads of great tones and musical joy.

Has Positive Grid just designed the ultimate amp for the home?

Don't let the name fool you, this super-compact portable combo is a full-range amplifier that makes a superb practice platform for your electric guitar.

Thanks to the interaction between its shape, depth, and rate controls, the Pulsar presents an abundance of cool sounds that can’t be achieved with standard amp tremolo.

As a recording tool, RIFF is a no-nonsense, easy-to-use interface that should be a welcome addition to any guitarist’s DAW setup.

This affordable, super-flexible, and user-friendly amp packs a huge variety of realistic-feeling tones and killer effects.