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The PRS Custom 24 “Bonni Pink” guitar is a stunning example of Paul Reed Smith's cornerstone model By Dave Hunter published 23 May 24 Dedicated to a longtime PRS employee, the extremely flamey maple top, distinctive finish, and Paul Reed Smith autograph mark this guitar as a rare – and highly alluring – early PRS by any measure
“A three-in-one tribute to the best of British tone”: Carr Amplifiers Bel-Ray review By Dave Hunter published 16 May 24 Steve Carr's latest creation packs the essence of classic British amp tone together with a tremolo that’s out of this world
Santa Cruz Guitars' Richard Hoover explains the science of vintage wood and guitar tone By Jimmy Leslie published 13 May 24 Having tracked down some of the most prized ancient wood on the planet, and worked with an “artisanal lumberjack,” Hoover knows a thing or two about vintage wood, and its relationship with tone
Best guitars for kids 2024: Acoustic and electric models for your budding guitar hero By Richard Blenkinsop published 8 May 24 Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more
Stedman PureConnect GP-2 and PK-3 cleaning kits review By Dave Hunter published 7 May 24 The GP-2 and PK-3 provide a very functional means of performing necessary cleaning duties, and their mere presence in your gig bag offers a handy reminder to use them now and then
Donner Triple Threat review By Art Thompson published 29 April 24 The Triple Threat is an ideal thing to put in your gig bag when you need just a few effects, in a package that takes up less floor space than a lot of single-effect pedals
Best Klon clones 2024: Bringing the unattainable overdrive icon into arm’s reach By Connor Godfrey published 29 April 24 Klon-alike overdrive pedals from Electro-Harmonix, Way Huge, Ceriatone, Wampler and more
PRS SE CE24, SE Custom 24 Quilt and SE Swamp Ash Special review By Art Thompson published 24 April 24 Based on two models that date back to the 1980s, and a late-90s/early-'00s-era outlier model, these new offshore-built guitars have playability, build quality, and tonal versatility in spades
Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks By Connor Godfrey published 23 April 24 Amp models so good, you’ll think they’re the real thing
Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive By Connor Godfrey published 23 April 24 Push your sound to break-up with pedals from BOSS, TC Electronic, JHS, Ibanez and more