Reviews Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price Designed by Andy Fuchs to meet his own needs, the new head looks primed for broad acceptance David Kowalski’s Rare Earth Germanium Device is one of the most innovative fuzzboxes we’ve seen We put the Rare Earth Germanium Device to the test and discovered an inspiring variation on the iconic germanium fuzz “A sky’s-the-limit modeling environment”: Two Notes Genome review Meet the impressive new DAW software plugin from digital guitar speaker cab and amp manufacturers Two Notes Latest Reviews Bourgeois Touchstone Signature OM and Dreadnought review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 24 The essence of a full Bourgeois experience at almost half the price? The revered luthier's latest collaboration with Eastman makes a convincing case “An enjoyable blend of the classic and the hot rod it’s intended to be”: RS Guitarworks Slab Lowboy review By Dave Hunter published 27 August 24 How RS Guitarworks tapped into the Tele aesthetic and emerged with its own distinct P-90-loaded take on the classic formula “A satisfying pedal that’s loaded with cool distortion textures”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review By Art Thompson published 23 August 24 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 “The ne plus ultra of LP Junior–style axes”: Knaggs SSC-J Steve Stevens Signature review By Art Thompson published 20 August 24 This well-built, sonically-pleasing six-string has become, the Billy Idol guitarist tells us, Steve Stevens' recording guitar of choice Silktone Overdrive+ review By Dave Hunter published 19 August 24 The Overdrive+ is a characterful, original, and extremely versatile design that stands out in a sea of overdrives Mackie ShowBox All-in-One Performance Rig review By Jimmy Leslie published 22 July 24 With an ingenious breakaway six-channel mixer that includes multiple effects with snapshot recall, amp models, an overdrive, a compressor, a tuner, a looper, Bluetooth, and even onboard recording, the ShowBox promises a lot. Can it really be all that? Reverend Chris Freeman Signature review By Dave Hunter published 18 July 24 Reverend has delivered big-league performance at semi-pro prices for many years – heck, even a couple of decades now – but the Chris Freeman Signature model offers up some hefty surprises nonetheless Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS review By Art Thompson published 1 July 24 Graced with a stunning, sports car-like finish, this guitar is a versatile salute to the genius of Leo Fender Dr. Z Z-80 Head review By Dave Hunter published 26 June 24 Chime with oomph, shimmer, bloom, and gutsy edge of breakup are the main tricks in the Z-80's toolbox, and it does them with a gloriously musical and inspiring voice Keeley Electronics Super Rodent, Muse Driver, Blues Disorder and Angry Orange review By Art Thompson published 12 June 24 The ability to mix and match different drive and tone stacks on these pedals gives them impressive sonic range and flexibility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I’ll just do a little bit of it and show you what got me in the Beatles.” Paul McCartney reveals the song he played for John Lennon that earned him a spot in the band2"As much as I love gear and gadgets, there’s no substitute for what you can do with your fingers." Adrian Belew reveals six ways to change your guitar game right now, for free 3Nancy Wilson tells how blazing guitars, powerhouse riffs and Yes combined to make Heart's monster hit "Barracuda" 4"It's a real pleasure to be here with my family and friends... 'cause this is a special year for me too." Lost for over two decades, this clip shows Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins and Jimmie Vaughan performing together in 1989 5Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison on the value of chord knowledge — and why 20 layers of guitars is too many
Bourgeois Touchstone Signature OM and Dreadnought review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 24 The essence of a full Bourgeois experience at almost half the price? The revered luthier's latest collaboration with Eastman makes a convincing case
“An enjoyable blend of the classic and the hot rod it’s intended to be”: RS Guitarworks Slab Lowboy review By Dave Hunter published 27 August 24 How RS Guitarworks tapped into the Tele aesthetic and emerged with its own distinct P-90-loaded take on the classic formula
“A satisfying pedal that’s loaded with cool distortion textures”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review By Art Thompson published 23 August 24 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
“The ne plus ultra of LP Junior–style axes”: Knaggs SSC-J Steve Stevens Signature review By Art Thompson published 20 August 24 This well-built, sonically-pleasing six-string has become, the Billy Idol guitarist tells us, Steve Stevens' recording guitar of choice
Silktone Overdrive+ review By Dave Hunter published 19 August 24 The Overdrive+ is a characterful, original, and extremely versatile design that stands out in a sea of overdrives
Mackie ShowBox All-in-One Performance Rig review By Jimmy Leslie published 22 July 24 With an ingenious breakaway six-channel mixer that includes multiple effects with snapshot recall, amp models, an overdrive, a compressor, a tuner, a looper, Bluetooth, and even onboard recording, the ShowBox promises a lot. Can it really be all that?
Reverend Chris Freeman Signature review By Dave Hunter published 18 July 24 Reverend has delivered big-league performance at semi-pro prices for many years – heck, even a couple of decades now – but the Chris Freeman Signature model offers up some hefty surprises nonetheless
Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS review By Art Thompson published 1 July 24 Graced with a stunning, sports car-like finish, this guitar is a versatile salute to the genius of Leo Fender
Dr. Z Z-80 Head review By Dave Hunter published 26 June 24 Chime with oomph, shimmer, bloom, and gutsy edge of breakup are the main tricks in the Z-80's toolbox, and it does them with a gloriously musical and inspiring voice
Keeley Electronics Super Rodent, Muse Driver, Blues Disorder and Angry Orange review By Art Thompson published 12 June 24 The ability to mix and match different drive and tone stacks on these pedals gives them impressive sonic range and flexibility