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“This Swiss Army knife for amp connectivity is simply the best in its class”: Two Notes Torpedo Reload II review
By Martin Smith published
A reactive loadbox with dual-mono 215 watts (per channel), stereo effects loop and expanded connectivity from a market-leading brand? It's gotta be good, right?

The magic of the CE-2: how a little dual-knob blue chorus pedal from Boss took over the world
By Chris Gill published
What was so great about the CE-2? It had everything. It was affordable, built like a tank, had simple controls and lush tones that defined an era

Joe Bonamassa invites you to join him on blues shuffle – don’t worry, he’ll show you the notes
By Joe Bonamassa published
Set your phone on silent, your brain on shuffle. JoBo has a blues lesson coming in hot

The story of Gibson’s “cursed” 1952 Les Paul and why it was long overlooked on the vintage market
By Dave Davidson published
Vintage guitar expert Dave Davidson gives us a guided tour of a very special ’52 Goldtop with a neck profile that gives it VIP status. The ’52 is one of the first Les Pauls ever made. Why doesn't it get more love?

“Everything one could want in a top-grade electro-acoustic”: Why we’ve fallen for Martin OM-28E
By Neville Marten published
Vintage ‘breathy’ tone, L.R. Baggs’ top-class Anthem electronics, this upgraded Standard Series acoustic electric is mind-blowing

Joe Bonamassa on defying the blues police, his greatest tone discoveries and why you’re not a success until you’re a meme
By Andrew Daly published
When you’re on a winning streak, don’t mess with the formula – and opinions be damned, says blues phenomenon Joe Bonamassa

“The build and sound quality is all there”: Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst review
By David Mead published
We take a look at the new Builder’s Edition 514ce to examine its upgrades and refinements. A worthy alternative? Let’s take a look

The Wants’ Madison Velding-VanDam is reimagining jagged post-punk guitar over a genre-spanning sonic landscape
By Adam Kovac published
NYC’s the Wants return with Bastard, a sophomore album that transforms personal tragedy – and yeah, some additional bad luck – into a groundbreaking sonic landscape

What’s the optimum weight for a Les Paul? And is there such a thing as too heavy?
By Dave Burrluck published
Weight is one of the thorniest issues in guitar. We all have our preferences – but should there be a limit?

Chris Turpin on teaming up with Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka for Mirador and the unplanned magic of rock
By Henry Yates published
The Ida Mae guitarist isn't even sure what to call Mirador, but with some tone mojo from cranked half-stacks and Jake Kiszka’s raw, effervescent energy, they've got something good going on
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