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"I heard a livelier overall sound, with a more multidimensional voice that enhances a chewy texture to the harmonics." We asked an avowed string snob to try Cleartone Treated Strings on his guitars. Here's what he told us
By Dave Hunter published
The innovative guitar string maker got its start using technology developed by none other than Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers

"The tuning is E to E but an octave higher than standard." Can this little guitar make you sound like you’re playing mandolin? Meet Ellis Guitars’ Soprano TX
By Art Thompson published
The unique Mando-guitar hybrid delivers the sweet tones of a mandolin without requiring you to learn new fingerings

The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh is a superb rock machine. The EverTune bridge makes it invincible
By Art Thompson last updated
Created for Diamond Rowe, co-founder and lead guitarist for Tetrarch, this new Jackson model is versatile enough to work for rock, blues and country

We crowned the Strymon BigSky MX the champ of multi-reverb pedals
By Christopher Scapelliti published
With new algorithms, IR importing, higher-quality processing and the ability to use two reverbs at once, the BigSky MX takes reverb to an entirely new level

We review the Universal Audio Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal
By Jimmy Leslie published
UAFX set out to emulate the special qualities that have made Dumble's Overdrive Special one of the most coveted amps

Taylor’s Gold Label 814e SB Super Auditorium: “The most remarkable Taylor I’ve reviewed in nearly a decade”
By Jimmy Leslie published
Says Andy Powers, “I wanted to create an instrument with a totally different sound than what Taylor is known for while retaining what we love in a modern Taylor guitar.”

"Cover just about anything." We review the PRS SE Custom 24 Semihollow Piezo
By Art Thompson published
The new addition to the PRS lineup raises the performance bar for this icon of six-string artistry

“What if I started with the pickup and built the guitar around it?” We tried the new L.R. Baggs AEG-1 and discovered an acoustic-electric guitar unlike any we've ever seen before
By Jimmy Leslie published
Its two pickup systems reproduce string vibration and body resonance while capturing ambience and offering resistance to feedback

Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics
By Jimmy Leslie published
For those who have been waiting for a more aficionado-style version of the Road Series SC-13E, this is your time to celebrate

“The best Binson Echorec emulation ever made.” Dawner Prince tackles the king of all delays with its new Boonar Tube Deluxe. Repeat after us: It's a winner
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Built by hand, and available in limited quantities, it’s a gorgeous emulation of the delay unit famously used by David Gilmour
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