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John Mayer shares his number one overdrive pedal tip – and it works with any drive
By Phil Weller published
The trick involves some nifty footwork and could help level up your leads

Sweetwater jump on the Labor Day savings early by slashing a whopping $500 off an exotic Gibson Les Paul, $300 of Dave Grohl's signature Epiphone and so much more
By Daryl Robertson published
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale a few days early, and it includes insane discounts on the likes of Fender, Gibson, Schecter, Music man, and more

With a colossal $1,200 off a wild Boss synth guitar and $200 off a Gibson Les Paul, Sweetwater may have dropped the best 4th of July sale for guitarists
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Sweetwater's 4th of July sale is here and sees up to 60% off a massive range of gear from the likes of Boss, Sire, Guild, Gretsch, and more

Joe Bonamassa might be the king of vintage gear – but most of his pedalboard is off the shelf
By Phil Weller published
With some exceptions – which can be replaced on a budget – the guitarist’s current pedalboard is surprisingly humble

I couldn’t believe there was no Sweetwater Memorial Day sale this year – until I saw up to 50% off guitar pedals and amps
By Matt McCracken published
While I’m surprised there’s no big sale at Sweetwater this weekend, you can still grab great deals on pedals and amps – here's 6 of the best

This metal fan ordered a new guitar from Sweetwater – but it ended up with the Slipknot guitarist
By Matt Owen published
Root randomly received a new Jackson that was destined for another player, after it went missing for a number of weeks

Keeley takes on the Walrus Fundamental and JHS 3 Series with new range of $99 Sweetwater exclusives
By Phil Weller published
From a David Gilmour-inspired fuzz to a classic Marshall-style amp tone in a pedal, the budget collection packs plenty of appeal

Yvette Young on why choosing the guitar felt “magical” – and what it represents to her
By Janelle Borg published
After years of learning instruments her parents chose for her, Young explains how having the autonomy to choose her own instrument represented a sense of freedom
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