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“It stacks brilliantly and the additional modes are super useful”: DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X review
By Alex Lynham published
The DOD 250 gets modernized, with two additional modes. Is the workhorse showing its age? We find out

These ‘60s Gibson semi-hollows were Gary Moore’s workhorses – and they’ve still got the blues
By Jamie Dickson published
Serial number A33857, this stunning '60 ES-355TD was top-of-the-line in its day, and with his ’63 ES-335TD, offered Moore stunning tones. We took a closer look as they headed to an auction where they fetched around $94,000 and $65,000, respectively

Fender unveils its first-ever signature guitar with a South Korean artist
By Janelle Borg published
Renowned singer-songwriter JUKJAE has a new signature Strat that features some pretty tasty specs

“As a compact amp modeler/cab simulator/Capture device, this is perhaps the best option out there, screen or no screen”: Neural DSP Nano Cortex review
By Matt Owen last updated
Review update: includes NanOS 2.2.0 firmware update and long-term live testing

Steve Vai on his love of the Positive Grid Spark Mini Vai
By Andrew Daly published
Many would argue it is the ultimate practice amp. Vai would be one of them – indeed he loved it so much he put his name on it

“It's a Bad Monkey, turned up to 11”: DOD Badder Monkey review
By Alex Lynham published
Not a reissue, but an 'evolution.' So what does that mean?

Paul Reed Smith pitched his guitar designs to major brands, including Kramer and Yamaha – they all said no
By Phil Weller published
Before launching PRS, Smith had another plan, and some high-profile backers

“It’s like a sports car that can hug a turn at 100 mph”: John Mayer and Paul Reed Smith on the making of the Silver Sky
By Andrew Daly published
John Mayer talks GW through his acclaimed PRS Silver Sky, while its maker – Paul Reed Smith – reveals the science that went into the guitar’s development

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a follow-up to the internet-breaking Bad Monkey story
By Matt Owen published
It's pedal mania this week, with new drops from Strymon, JHS Pedals, and DigiTech – but a long-awaited replica of Tom Morello's legendary Rage Against the Machine guitar steals the spotlight
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