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Mod Duo Pedal Review

Virtual pedalboard and amp rigs are nothing new. Creating unusual and sometimes crazy combinations is easy, however getting them to sound good can have its issues. The Mod Duo allows a player...

Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Review

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EarthQuaker Devices Westwood Pedal Review

The new Westwood pedal is best classified as a lower- to mid-gain...

REVIEW: Prestige Guitars DC Coupe Deuce MB

If a player has a hankering for some of that classic Filtertron...

Reivew: GuitarGrip Guitar Hangers

Displaying an instrument has a few options; a floor mounted guitar stand,...

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Travelcaster Deluxe Review
By Chris Devine on July 24, 2018
Performer takes a hands-on look at the Travelcaster Deluxe from Traveler Guitar. Do good things really come in small packages? Read on for more… Traveling with...
Review: Graph Tech Tusq Guitar Picks
By Chris Devine on July 23, 2018
It’s hard to believe that the standard guitar pick has evolved just as much as guitars and amps, but even the little things make big...
IK Multimedia’s UNO Synth now shipping
By Benjamin Ricci on July 19, 2018
IK Multimedia’s first hardware synthesizer, UNO Synth, is now available. Designed for everyone interested in rich, true analog sound, this monophonic synth offers a wide sound...
REVIEW: Graph Tech Ratio Tuners
By Chris Devine on July 18, 2018
Locking tuners seem like a no brainer when it comes to any guitar with a tremolo; ease of re-stringing and positive hold on strings prevents...
We want YOU to win and demo Elixir Strings!
By Benjamin Ricci on June 27, 2018
Gear Test Challenge: Never tried coated guitar strings before? Here’s your chance! If you’ve shied away from coated guitar strings in the past, it’s time...