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Walrus Audio’s unique 385 overdrive pedal was based on a vintage film projector – and now it’s been overhauled as the 385 MkII
7 years after the 385 first arrived, it's back with some choice operational, functional and tonal updates
“It's always rubbed me the wrong way when people put Brad down and refer to me as the lead guitarist... Some of the best solos in our catalog are ones Brad did”: Joe Perry says it’s time to stop calling Brad Whitford a rhythm guitarist
Whitford played leads on some of the band’s biggest hits, but rarely gets acknowledged for it, reckons Perry
“Let ‘er rip”: Eventide’s new Riptide pedal puts iconic Uni-Vibe tones and “legendary overdrives” into one convenient stompbox
The de facto Uni-Drive has two voices for each effect and “invites you to play with power and attitude that’s unapologetically bold”
“I am Jethro Tull's guitar player. I was, I am now, and I always will be”: Martin Barre says he remains the prog legends’ guitarist, despite Ian Anderson’s insistence on touring under the ’Tull name
Barre reckons Anderson’s solo band rebadging as Jethro Tull cannot replace their musical connection
“I’ve never heard it sound this good, ever”: Meet the ultra-precise, digital-meets-analog Delay pedal that has Josh Scott raving
It looks like Benson has made the ultimate PT2399 chip-loaded delay
Ernie Ball Music Man and Tosin Abasi have treated their radical Kaizen model to five of its finest finishes yet – including a limited-edition Honey Suckle burst
Bold new looks, the same futuristic spec sheets – meet the latest wave of guitars from EBMM and the Abasi Concepts mastermind
“A fresh face”: The latest PRS drop brings back one of the most distinctive guitars in its history – and it’s only available as an SE
The firm’s affordable line has been bolstered by two attention-grabbing bolt-ons and a stunning Quilted Maple Custom 24
“The most flexible studio reverb ever created in a pedal format”: Meris changed the delay game with the LVX – can its all-new MercuryX do the same for reverbs?
Developed by former Strymon and Line 6 employees, the MercuryX looks set to win over fans of ambient, shoegaze, post-rock and soundtrack styles
I review guitar gear for a living – these are the 6 bargains I'm considering in Amazon's October Prime event
I've scoured the entire Amazon site and beyond to find the best guitar-related deals right now
"That song was going in the trash until I played on it": Andy Summers is locked in a "contentious" battle with Sting over Every Breath You Take songwriting credits
Though coy about details of the dispute, the Police guitarist told listeners of The Jeremy White Show to "watch the press" in the coming year
