Posts by Asad

NAMM 2021: Fender drops two new ’68 Custom amplifiers and a micro headphone amp

Fender announces two new tube amps, the ‘68 Custom Pro Reverb and the ‘68 Custom Vibro Champ Reverb, and the Mustang Micro headphone amp.

Korg USA bags Aguilar Amplification

Well-known bass amp and pedal manufacturer Aguilar Amplification is set to join Korg USA, joining brands like Vox, Blackstar and Darkglass.

Strymon NightSky Review: Reinventing the Reverb?

Strymon lent us its latest reverb unit, the NightSky "Time-warped Reverberator" with a step sequencer, for a test run. Here's our review.

Update: Is Guitar Center finally headed for bankruptcy?

Guitar Center in trouble again. According to a recent New York Times article, the US mega instrument retailer missed an interest payment earlier this month, and may have to file for bankruptcy.

Watch the new trailer for The Pedal Movie here!

A full-length documentary, The Pedal Movie, celebrates and explores the history and culture of guitar effects. Watch the trailer here.

The Fender Bassman – The bass amplifier that changed the guitar world

Most rock amp builders use early Marshalls as an inspiration. But Jim Marshall based his early designs on the Fender's 5F6-A Bassman circuit. Does that make the Bassman the grandaddy of rock amps?

Five iconic delay pedals you can’t go wrong with.

Looking for a new delay but overwhelmed by the staggering amount of options? Don't worry, we've narrowed the choices down to a list of 5 delay pedals that we think are worth considering.

New Boss RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Station pedals on the horizon

Boss is releasing new versions of its ever popular loop pedals. The RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Stations will feature next generation Boss technologies, with up to 13 hours of stereo recording.

The Stratocaster and the Genius of Leo Fender: A Short History

As the release of the Fender American Professional Series II seems imminent, we take a brief look at the Stratocaster, and how one Leo Fender changed the landscape of music, forever.

Has COVID-19 saved the electric guitar?

As lockdown hit, the future of the guitar industry looked bleak. But now it appears that manufacturers are struggling to meet demand. Has Covid turned around the fate of the electric guitar?

5 floor tuners that cater to every budget

Looking for a floor tuner but not sure which one to get? We've narrowed the choices down to these 5 options that we think would be a worthy addition to any rig.

Gibson, Fender, PRS & Co.: Do guitar brands matter anymore?

Do you think established brands still hold the monopoly on the industry that they used to? Or have modern production methods and techology made brand-consciousness redundant?

Best Gibson Les Paul Alternatives: Top 5 Premium Single-Cut Electric Guitars

Looking for a high-quality single cut guitar but not happy with Gibson's offerings? Here are five Les Paul alternatives that ooze quality and vibe - be warned, they come with a premium price tag!

Fender’s ’57 Champ: Do you really need more than five watts?

While classic rock may conjure images of Les Pauls and rows of Marshall stacks, in truth, many of the legendary tones on our favourite songs were recorded using much smaller amps.

Best Dumble-style pedals: 8 drive effects to emulate THE boutique amp

It's unlikely that most of us will ever get to play a real Dumble. But here are eight pedals that could conceivably get you closer to that legendary sound.

5 guitar recording microphones for any budget

Guitar recording microphones: where to start? If you're in the market for a mic to record your guitar amp, these microphones should have you recording like the pros in no time.