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John Mayer says this Dumble-inspired pedal amp is a smart investment – and you can still save $50 before Guitar Center's Cyber Monday sale ends
By Matt Owen last updated
Mayer gave the Universal Audio UAFX Engimatic '82 Overdrive Special a shout-out when we interviewed him earlier this year. Now it's available for another 24hours at a discount

MXR’s FOD Drive gets you Billie Joe Armstrong’s Dookie Drive tones in a non-signature pedal, and Sweetwater has just sliced the price by nearly half for Cyber Monday
By Stuart Williams published
The dual-amp-in-a-box overdrive is a stone-cold basket case, even if you’re not a Green Day fan

“Even we don’t fully know what it is yet”: Gamechanger Audio has reimagined the loop pedal with the Recorder
By Phil Weller published
Take a recorded phrase, and send it into spectral realms with an array of oddball controls

I’d be a worse guitar player without a looper pedal. Here’s why I think every guitarist should own one – especially with deals starting at $59
By Michael Astley-Brown published
It will make you a better player and help you write songs. Here are this year’s best looper pedal deals

“Once you get the hang of it, this looper has many practical applications and is a fun creative tool”: Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review
By Trevor Curwen published
Walrus Audio’s new stompbox looper offers a smart option for unlocking your creativity

The TONEX One is the best-selling amp modeler and you can bag it for $149 at Guitar Center – trust me, this is one deal you don’t want to miss
By Matt Owen published
See what all the fuss is about and pick up the most popular new amp modeler for a steal at Guitar Center

I am determined to find great tone for under $100. Behold! I have unearthed the best cheap pedal deals
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Some of the pedal world’s biggest pedal brands are waging war on prices

“Not your typical guitar pedal”: Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal review
By Pete Emery published
Synth sounds for the guitar from a real spinning motor, packaged in a striking, car-themed aesthetic. Can it live up to its looks?

“Could make your pedalboard truly portable with enough power to get you through a gig”: Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB review
By Trevor Curwen published
The latest in Walrus Audio’s Canvas accessory range enables your pedalboard to run from USB power delivery

I'm sorry, my beloved AC30, but with hundreds slashed off digital modelers and multi-effects, I've found your replacement this Black Friday - here are 7 units that are turning my head
By Daryl Robertson last updated
With $150 off the Line 6 HX Effects, $210 off the Boss GT-1000, $100 off IK Multimedia's TONEX, and more, is it time for me to ditch the valve amp and go digital?
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