Where to Start a Pedalboard: 7 First Pedals Under $150
You’ve got your guitar set up and your amp dialed in, but your favorite artists are standing in front of dozens of stompboxes on stage. Pedals are a world of their own and some of the most fun you’ll have while exploring gear and building your unique rig. But when you’re staring down a massive […]
Orange Baby Terror
With Orange, great things come in small packages! The brand-new Baby Terror is the latest addition to Orange’s ferocious Terror Series, and this thing doesn’t just cry, it roars! This 20-watt micro lunchbox head boasts sonically tasteful JFET circuitry producing plenty of organic analog overdrive. Shape your tone with precision using the amp’s three-band EQ, […]
Gretsch Streamliner CVT: Power and Style at an Unbelievable Price!
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a sweet first electric guitar, or a vet who needs a reliable and affordable workhorse, Gretsch’s Streamliner CVT unlocks killer tone on any budget! Built with a comfortably beveled mahogany body, a fast, rounded “C” neck profile, and Perfect-Pitch head angle, the Streamliner CVT doesn’t cut any corners on […]
Does It Rock? A Personal Journey With the Fender Vintera III Strat
When I was 15 years old, my dad sat me in front of his computer and pressed play on a video that would change my life forever. It was a live performance of Slash performing “Anastasia,” a song loaded with intricate riffs and the most awe-inspiring outro guitar solo I had ever witnessed. It was […]
Guild Revives the S-300!
Guild revamps the S-300, their late-’70s off-set axe that earned cult-classic status for its futuristic body shape and bold, daring sound. 48 years later, this head-turning guitar returns for today’s players to find their new under-the-radar favorite. Featuring a double-cut offset mahogany body loaded with Guild HB-2+ humbuckers, this vintage-futuristic tone machine punches with huge, […]
Watch: The Fender ’62 Deluxe is Back!
The Fender ’62 Deluxe is back and loaded with the same edge-of-breakup glory that made it a must-have tone machine decades ago. Watch as Justin demos the amp and interviews Fender Product Manager Jason Stillwell for a deeper look! Jun 30, 2026Myles
Shure KSM Studio Mics Get a Modern Upgrade
With Shure’s KSM32C, KSM40C, and KSM44MP microphones, the long-running Shure KSM Studio Series gets its first real spec upgrade in years. These three new-for-2026 mics replace legacy models like the original Shure KSM32 and KSM44A — trusted workhorse condensers that have garnered excellent reviews for decades. The KSM series is Shure’s premium line of microphones […]
Backrooms vs. Obsession: Settle the “Score”
The Horror Titans of 2026 The talk of Hollywood in 2026 has centered around two mega-horror film releases: Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, and Obsession, directed by Curry Barker. The films have some similar roots — they’re both directed by former YouTube phenoms and produced with modest budgets. This is with the major caveat that […]
The Gibson ES-330 Makes a Triumphant Return!
Gibson reaches into the vault to bring the classic ES-330 to life for today’s players! Representing the model’s introduction year, 1959 ES-330 offers everything you would want from a real ’59 model: a chunky C-shaped neck, period-correct medium jumbo frets, and understated dot inlays. The 1962 model changes things up just a bit, sporting period-correct […]
