Pete Emery
Pete writes for both Music Radar and Guitar World, utilizing knowledge from a degree in music and over a decade of teaching and playing most weekends in both original and cover bands. He also has another degree in Web Design, which - originally intended as a fallback - has ended up being rather useful with his online role. Pete's enthusiasm for his over-the-top coffee setup is only topped by his focus on a constantly evolving guitar rig.
Latest articles by Pete Emery

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One of the originators of the guitar-focused FRFR speaker finally gets around to updating its offering

By Pete Emery Published
Following the launch of the Line Helix Stadium hardware, it's now Native's turn for a glow-up.

By Pete Emery Published
Epiphone iterates on the classic ES-355 with some stunning finishes and modern appointments

By Pete Emery Published
Orange expands its Baby line of products with the Baby Terror. A 20-watt solid-state amp head that is as mighty as it is mini

By Pete Emery Published
With over 30 years of continuous production, it’s time to investigate why the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is so revered

By Pete Emery Published
Valeton takes the miniature to the extreme with a fully capable amp modeler and multi-effects – with NAM compatibility to boot

By Pete Emery Published
Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335

By Pete Emery Published
With a reputation for quality on a budget, Sire shows us what it can do beyond entry-level guitars

By Pete Emery Published
Darkglass goes guitar with the Guitar Essentials package and this limited edition, facelift version of the hardware, in collaboration with Andertons and Sweetwater.

By Matt Parker Published
Whether it was fun, frustrating, or forced us to think differently, these are the 12 pedals that GW staffers say have actually changed the way they play

By Pete Emery Published
Trading the usual P90s for Mini Humbuckers, this Les Paul Special is bound to raise a few eyebrows with a different sound for a classic guitar

By Pete Emery Published
"An impressive drive pedal with a unique Body control": Mad Professor Little Green Wonder review

By Pete Emery Published
Paying tribute to 60 years of one of the most iconic pairings in guitar history, Marshall releases a signature Hendrix amp bundle, featuring not only an amp and cab, but a Fuzz Face and some very collectable extras.

By Pete Emery Published
Following in the steps of parent company Fender's Tone Master range, EVH releases a digital combo version of the coveted 5150 amp, combining digital modeling and a real guitar cabinet

By Pete Emery Published
Shifting the focus from the highlights of a decade to more specific years, Fender updates its Vintera range in a way that will please those who get a kick out of attention to vintage aesthetics

By Pete Emery Published
With the addition of Bluetooth and MIDI, the Tonex One+ looks to add a ton of functionality to an already impressive pedal

By Pete Emery Published
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?

By Pete Emery Published
The world of mini practice amps just got serious, with Blackstar's new Beam Mini boasting impressive tones in compact form with some surprising twists

By Pete Emery Published
Victory's new power amp aims to marry our digitally modeled preamps to a real cabinet, whilst providing tube warmth and feel - is it the best of both worlds?

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With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player

By Pete Emery Published
Fender celebrates 30 years of the ubiquitous Hot Rod Deluxe with an Anniversary edition that boasts a speaker change and a classy aesthetic

By Pete Emery Published
Bypassing some of the fancy features of other FRFR cabinets, Blackstar gets straight to the point with a no-frills solution for amplifying your modeled guitar tones

By Pete Emery Published
Laney introduces its most compact FRFR guitar cabinet yet, in what could be the perfect on-stage companion to your carefully curated modeling tone

By Pete Emery Published
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice
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