Latest articles by Paul Riario
Yamaha CG-TA TransAcoustic review
A nylon-string acoustic-electric that boasts a truly transformative playing experience
Sennheiser XSW-D Wireless Digital Pedalboard Set review
A simple and effective wireless cabling solution that defies its price point
Dream Studio Guitars Baccara Alain Johannes Signature review
An awesome signature model from the Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures guitarist
Review: The Blackstar amPlug2 FLY Guitar's tones are unrivaled in its category
This tiny plastic wonder's tones and onboard effects will have you practicing and jamming all night
Review: Danelectro's 59X12 is an affordable and widely versatile electric 12-string
The wealth of electrified 12-string tones on this instrument are staggering
Review: Fender's American Acoustasonic Telecaster is a new benchmark in acoustic-electric design
This guitar's curated collection of acoustic and electric tones provide endless combinations, while its easy playability and light weight make it a rock-solid investment
Marshall's Studio Series review – packs classic, unmistakable tone into a downsized and manageable package
For their size and mammoth tone, these Marshalls are pure magic
Review: Way Huge's Smalls Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive is a full-bodied and rich overdrive pedal
This pedal's smooth, mid-harmonic complexity sets it apart from other K-clones
Review: MXR's Carbon Copy Mini is a sonic beast of an analog delay
The CC Mini is unparalleled if you need to nail wide slapback echo or sail on cascading waves of wet delay that spills over on each note
Review: Fender's '62 Princeton Amp Chris Stapleton Edition is a stunning, no-nonsense reissue
The country star has his way with this unsung classic combo
Review: Bare Knuckle's Boot Camp Brute Force humbuckers and True Grit Strat set deliver all the requisite and classic guitar tones without compromise
The UK-based boutique company's latest pickup sets kick serious ass
Review: when these new Ernie Ball accessories show up on your doorstep, gray skies will turn blue
This slick new capo, and these durable and high-performance guitar picks and custom-gauge string sets, all warrant your undivided attention
Review: Rode's RodeCaster Pro Podcast Production Studio is an essential standalone unit for professional podcast recording and live streaming
This is a mixer and digital recorder rolled into a smart all-in-one unit that delivers superb audio quality
How to Get a Blazing Country Guitar Sound
A tasty country guitar sound is unique, unmistakable and elusive to many players. Until now!
Review: GrooveTech Acoustic Guitar Kit
This kit features every practical adjustment tool you’ll need to keep that acoustic motor running.
Review: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty Tiger Eye
For its streamlined beauty and ergonomic design, the Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty Tiger Eye is an unrivaled instrument for dextrous playing and tonal possibilities.
Review: Yamaha FS-TA TransAcoustic
The FS-TA features Yamaha's fantastic TransAcoustic technology, with all the top-notch craftsmanship the company is known for, at a price that won't break the bank.
Review: Eventide PowerMax
The PowerMax is so reliable that, once you use it, there’s no going back to anything else.
Review: Fender Player Stratocaster HSH
The Fender Player Series Stratocaster HSH is a bargain for an instrument that packs a wallop in tone and features.
Review: Way Huge Smalls Supa-Lead
This is a muscular, full-sounding overdrive with less crunchiness and more liquid grind.
Review: Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz Pedal
The Flatiron Fuzz is a crossroad of fuzz and distortion and combines both in a very natural and musical way.
Review: Charvel's New Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM Guitar
The Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM puts the “super” in superstrat.
Review: Lunastone Blue Drive 1 and Distortion 1
You won’t need a refined palate to fully enjoy these two new pedals from Lunastone.
