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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

$0.38 a pick? You heard that one right – Amazon is offering some killer deals on Dunlop's flagship guitar pick series
By Janelle Borg published
I always leave my guitar picks at venues – luckily, I came across this massive deal on Dunlop Tortex picks that costs less than $0.50 a pick

Universal Audio’s amp-emulating pedals have been a huge success – now they’ve arrived in plugin form via the all-inclusive Paradise Guitar Studio
By Phil Weller published
Offering six amps, cab sims, and studio-quality pre- and post-effects, it aims to be a one-stop shop for vintage tone enthusiasts embracing the modern age

Tommy Emmanuel on the time Les Paul baited him into bringing his A-game to a jam
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Aussie acoustic guitar maestro found out the hard way that Les Paul had a wicked sense of humor

Snow Patrol auctions off life-changing Telecaster for children’s charity
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was used to write and record the UK band's biggest hit, and starred during some historic performances

I will die on this hill: Fender acoustics are criminally underrated. Mine's held its own at a stadium and stages over Europe, so now it’s $64 off for Cyber Monday, I’m picking up a back-up
By Matt Owen published
My Fender Paramount PO-220E has been gigged relentlessly over the past few years, and never once has it let me down. If you need a new acoustic this Cyber Weekend, I'd implore you to consider this one

This is the biggest guitar bargain we’ve spotted all year – get a $900 D’Angelico for just $399
By Matt Parker published
This solid body build from D'Angelico is well worth your time – and never more so at this price

A major life change made me realize I need a mini amp – and this is your last chance to bag one for as little as $36
By Michael Astley-Brown published
2025 was the life I re-embraced mini amps, and I’m convinced every guitarist should do the same – especially at these prices

Martin has been the go-to acoustic guitar brand for the likes of Elvis, Eric Clapton and John Mayer – now you can join the ranks for less than $600
By Janelle Borg published
Earlier this year, Martin rebooted its Junior lineup – and this Sweetwater-exclusive 000 Junior Sapele Special delivers on all fronts
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