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Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster
By Matt Owen published
A blockbuster drop from Line 6 and a raft of new instruments from the Fender family of brands headline a busy week in the world of guitar gear

Line 6 ushers in a bold new era of amp modelers with the Helix Stadium
By Matt Owen published
Brand new modeling tech, gear capturing capabilities, an overhauled interface, and the ability to control your entire live performance with your feet – the Helix Stadium has set a new benchmark in the amp modeler arms race

20 ways to get more from your pedals
By Jamie Dickson published
From tone-tailoring to buying what’s right for you, here’s our guide to putting more of what counts on your ’board

Best cheap looper pedals 2025: bang-for-your-buck loopers for your ’board
By Alex Lynham last updated
Score a looper for under $80 and spark your creativity with our pick of the best budget pedals from TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix, Boss and more

Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O'Connell reveals the secret weapon on his pedalboard – a plain box with one knob and oodles of gain
By Phil Weller published
Owning one doesn’t come cheap, but the left-field pedal has been at the center of the band’s monumental rise to fame

“Not just another clone but instead a blatant counterfeit”: Klon creator sues Behringer over the Centaur Overdrive
By Phil Weller published
Finnegan has accused Behringer's “counterfeit” pedal of using Klon’s trade dress and “exploiting” his firm's reputation

MXR and Daredevil bottle Wayne Kramer’s gritty and explosive tone into the Jail Guitar Doors Drive pedal
By Phil Weller published
The MC5 guitarist had worked on its design before his passing last year, and now it serves as an immortalization of his proto-punk legacy

Pedalboard inspiration incoming... Here are our 30 favorite new guitar pedals from the past 5 years
By Guitarist editors published
We break the glass on the pedal cabinet to dig out a long-list of some of the coolest effects from the new Golden Era of stompboxes

"With a little patience and dedication to experimenting, you’ll unlock a satisfying range of serviceable sounds": Harley Benton DNAfx GiT multi-effects pedal review
By Daryl Robertson published
Harley Benton's budget multi-stomp looks to deliver the building blocks of tone, but it requires you to tweak the presets on a molecular level
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