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Strymon Compadre review

By Trevor Curwen

Could Strymon’s latest be your amp’s new front-end?

Achieve U2-style shimmer with Eventide’s ShimmerVerb plugin

By Richard Bienstock

New software conjures "lustrous reverb with parallel pitch shifters to add ethereal layers”

Harley Benton packs all-solid construction and onboard electronics into its sub-$200 CLD-60SCE acoustic guitar

By Richard Bienstock

New model sports cutaway dreadnought shape, mahogany neck and Roseacer fingerboard

ThorpyFX The Bunker review

By Trevor Curwen

Revisit Lovetone’s roots with Adrian Thorpe's take on one of our favorite tone condiments, the Brown Source overdrive

Archer Nation's Dylan Rose on why Canary's cables are some of the most reliable on the market

By Jackson Maxwell

Many guitar cables promise mythical sonic qualities that reek, upon further inspection, strongly of snake oil. Canary's cables, however, are different

Wingman FX Danger Zone review

By Paul Riario

A Top Gun-inspired analog tremolo and phaser to take your breath away after you've lost that lovin' feeling

Nick Reinhart on why Red Panda's Context 2 is his all-time favorite reverb pedal

By Jackson Maxwell

The Tera Melos/Disheveled Cuss guitarist discusses the many perks of this amazingly well-spec'd stompbox

Get incredible, authentic valve tones at an amazing price with Vox's Cambridge50 amp

By Jackson Maxwell

Learn more about this seriously impressive hybrid amp, and the amazing variety of high-quality tones it can dish out

Dawner Prince Electronics unveils Pink Floyd-inspired Pulse revolving speaker emulator

By Richard Bienstock

New pedal emulates classic Doppola and Maestro Rover revolving speakers

Get amazing tone-shaping capabilities and premium recording tools in an ultra-compact package with IK Multimedia's Axe I/O Solo guitar interface

By Jackson Maxwell

Learn more about IK's most impressive, feature-rich creation yet

Watch Stephanie Bradley shred over Van Halen licks using GHS Burnished Nickel Rockers strings

By Richard Bienstock

Roundwound pure nickel strings feature hex core and are lightly polished for a slick feel

Get killer tone in a small, portable package with ZT Amplifiers' Lunchbox Reverb and Lunchbox Cab II

By Jackson Maxwell

These amps are perfect for any guitarist looking for great tone and a lot of attitude at prices that won't leave them diving into their piggy bank

Hamstead Soundworks Subspace Intergalactic Driver review

By Trevor Curwen

Optimised for low frequencies, this drive takes versatility to the next level

Maxon's Apex 808 could be the best-sounding Tube Screamer ever

By Jackson Maxwell

Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, this 808 features the most-coveted IC chip and is available now

Recording King’s affordably-priced Humbucker Lap Steel promises “cranked-up lead tones and soaring clean lines”

By Richard Bienstock

Tackle everything from gospel and country to blues and, er, AC/DC

Walrus Audio Mako D1 High-Fidelity Stereo Delay review

By Trevor Curwen

A new range from Walrus kicks off with a compact but potent delay

Watch Bog Street's ultra-ergonomic guitar picks get put to the test

By Jackson Maxwell

Are these really "the most comfortable guitar picks you’ll ever hold”? Paul and Alan find out on this episode of Cooking with Sound

Push your analog delay to the extreme with JAM Pedals' Delay Llama Xtreme

By Jackson Maxwell

This impressively-spec'd stompbox will thrill both delay traditionalists and sonic pioneers alike

How to quickly install guitar strap locks

By Jackson Maxwell

If you're a live performer, and don't want a primo slot on one of YouTube's always-hysterical guitar strap fail compilations, you're gonna need a strap lock

Catalinbread’s Giygas promises to unleash torrents of “brawny and fierce” fuzz

By Richard Bienstock

Three-transistor fuzz boasts clean blend circuit, mids boost and more