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“I just want to keep playing it” - Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X review
John Mayer teams up with Neural DSP to bring guitar tones from a modern icon to the masses
From a PC amplifier to onboard effects – and yes, Robot tuners: The 21st century gear trends that never caught on
Because not all innovations stand the test of time
Joe Bonamassa on why he takes gear collecting so seriously
His pocket money is perennially spent on acquiring vintage gear, and he won’t change the habit of a lifetime any time soon
The greatest guitar gear of the 21st century (so far)
The guitars, amps, effects, tech and innovations that changed how we play, listen and create
Modelers out-sold traditional amps and combos in 2025 – but the war between the two might not be over just yet
Reverb's end-of-year sales stats make for interesting reading with regard to the current state of the amp modeler vs. tube amp debate
“One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review
Blackstar enters a very busy market with their take on the ubiquitous headphone amp for guitar
“A tighter, louder and gutsier tone from an already stellar-sounding amp”: Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 review
Remixed and refreshed by the late, great amp-guru Mark Sampson, this Black Cat has two more tubes, 10 more watts and a whole new voice
EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones
The three channel amp is a lightweight reinvention of Eddie Van Halen's iconic 5150III in a digital combo form
