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Guitar Gear Gems: Dunlop Zakk Wylde pedals are back for 2024
06 Feb · Zakk Wylde and Dunlop announce the new 2024 signature Wah and Rotovibe reissues, celebrating 20 years and Fishman expands the AFX pedal range
MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive & Way Huge Geisha Drive
29 Jan · Dunlop shared a sneak peek at NAMM: The MXR Gran Torino Boost Overdrive and the return of the Way Huge Geisha Drive.
Beginner Bass Lines: Bass Bangers from Queen to Gorillaz
04 Jan · Beginner bass lines; bangers to impress your friends and help you feel like a bass god in minutes! Essential classics from Queen to Gorillaz!
Guitar Picking Techniques Explained: Hybrid, Sweep, and more!
26 Nov 2023 · Guitar Picking Techniques totally control how a guitar riff sounds! Stick around if you want to explore some new playing methods...
Top 5 Halloween Riffs: Best Songs for this Spooky Season
29 Oct 2023 · Halloween is just around the corner. Boo! These Halloween riffs are sweeter than candy. Let's take a look at some seasonal favourites.
Guitar Gear Gems: Peavey HP2, Takasaki Cry Baby & Boss AC-22LX
08 Aug 2023 · This week we check out the new Peavey HP2 Poplar Burl. Plus the Akira Takasaki signature Cry Baby and the all-new Boss AC-22LX acoustic amp
Kurt Cobain signed plectrum sells for $14k
07 Jul 2023 · This Kurt Cobain signed orange Dunlop Tortex plectrum has sold for $14k at auction and could be a world record for a single signed guitar pick.
Gig Bag Essentials: What Every Guitarist Needs to Have
25 Jun 2023 · For the guitarist on the move, it's hard to know what you might need. Extra Strings? Tuner? Studio or stage, here are some gig bag essentials.
Right-Hand Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist
11 Jun 2023 · Fast fingers are all well and good for playing guitar. If you're wanting to change things up then these right-hand techniques are for you.
Guitar Gear Gems: Daredevil Fuzz Wah and more
02 May 2023 · This week Guitar Gear Gems is all stompboxes! With the Dunlop Daredevil Fuzz Wah, Patty Parlor Slamurai in Root Beer and Steel Panther 1987.
Guitar Gear Gems: Audiosingularity Neurontube offers a free Soldano SLO for your DAW
14 Feb 2023 · The new Audiosingularity Neurontube plugin gives you a free Soldano and Laney amp. Plus we check Thomas McRocklin's new plugin and some Hendrix pedals
7 Guitar Effects Pedals you need to know
11 Feb 2023 · There are thousands of effects pedals out there – but some of them are in a different league. Check out these 7 effects pedals you need to know!
The Death of Boutique Pedals: Is Boutique Over?
10 Sep 2022 · Could "The Death of Boutique Pedals" be on the horizon? Have global situations made it near impossible for small builders to make a profit?
How to sound like the Red Hot Chili Peppers
20 Aug 2022 · Ever wondered what makes up the Red Hot Chili Peppers sound? We check out some of the band's key members and their favourite gear picks.
Learn Metallica, the band shows how to play their songs with Yousician
15 Jun 2022 · Learn Metallica songs with the band using AI technology. See the songs played exactly how James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett play them
Dunlop Kirk Hammett KH95X Cry Baby Wah: Purple sparkle Metallica tones!
03 May 2022 · Dunlop's new Kirk Hammett KH95X Cry Baby Wah comes in a purple sparkle finish to match his signature ESP Ouija model, and is designed to wail.
Dunlop Leo Nocentelli Cry Baby Wah: A revoiced wah for funk tones aplenty!
03 Feb 2022 · This sparkly new purple Dunlop Leo Nocentelli Cry Baby Wah honours the funky tones created by The Meters on their classic, Just Kissed My Baby.
Gear Every Guitar Player Needs in Their Gig Bag
15 Oct 2021 · Every guitarist has accessories that are necessary for what they do. Here are a few essential items you should always have with you.
The new MXR Deep Phase goes beyond one knob phasing
01 Oct 2021 · With its new Deep Phase pedal, MXR has added an extra knob to its classic phaser pedal formula, and an extra switch to go deeper!
Legends of Tone: How to sound like Slash from Guns N’ Roses
22 May 2021 · What gear did legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use to get his famous guitar tone? We go on a journey into the sound of rock 'n' roll!
Jimi Hendrix guitar tones: Tips and gear to get you started
18 Sep 2020 · Fifty years ago today, the world lost Jimi Hendrix. Looking to replicate some of those legendary tones? Here's some tips and a list of gear that will get you started.
Dunlop adds an auto-return function to the Cry Baby Q Mini 535Q Wah
14 Jul 2020 · The new Dunlop Cry Baby Q Mini 535Q Auto-Return Wah comes packed with options and features a Red Fasel Inductor to get you those sweet, classic wah tones.