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Joe Satriani is selling an ultra-ambitious Ibanez Y2K Crystal Planet prototype from 1999
By Phil Weller published
The elite shredder is selling off a bunch of pre-loved gear, including a stunning see-through version of his Ibanez signature guitar

“Great two‑in-one value in a compact box that won’t hog space”: EarthQuaker Devices Gary review
By Chris Gill published
Lee Kiernan of IDLES' signature pedal is a Jekyll and Mr Hyde drive/fuzz twofer inspired by EQD's legendary Gray Channel

That Pedal Show’s Mick Taylor sparks inspired change that sees the Argo Boost Deluxe serve octave fuzz sounds and clean boosting in one unit
By Phil Weller published
Taylor was a fan of the original Argo, but when he discovered how it can double as a clean boost, he knew its recipe was worth a revisit

Ed Sheeran gives Jimmy Fallon a looper pedal masterclass – and offers his top tips for solo jams
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist lifted the lid on how he plays his smash hit Shape of You live and drafted Fallon for backing vocal duties

TC Electronic upgrades its beloved looper with the Ditto 2 – but can it keep up in an increasingly competitive market?
By Phil Weller published
The Ditto was lauded for its simplicity, and now it’s back with more features than ever – and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to operate

Sean Rowe on getting steel drum tones with a pen, a pedal and a dollar bill – and why he keeps wearing out his Takamines
By Ellie Rogers published
The New York singer-songwriter came up with a unique effect on a train in Europe, – and that’s just one example of his experimental approach to tone

Benson Amps and Deep Sea Diver guitarist Jessica Dobson launch the Fuzz-Echo pedal
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The gated fuzz can be placed before or after delay for everything from classic sounds to unheard-of textures and "skronky tones"

Old Blood Noise Endeavors turns its flagship oil-can delay into a dark and mysterious “multi-tool”
By Phil Weller published
The Black Fountain Stereo benefits from greater control over parameters, MIDI compatibility, and a spellbinding stereo spread
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