Adding the Arc TILT Tremolo Made the Essential 6 Even Better! The Strandberg Boden Essential 6 has been one of my favorite headless guitars since I first reviewed it nearly two years ago. I’ve gigged with it, recorded with it, traveled with...
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The Alder Satin offers a different way to get into a USA-made CE 24 for less Paul Reed Smith has made a pretty bold move with the CE 24 line. The new PRS CE 24 Alder Satin is a Guitar Center exclusive that brings a USA-made PRS down to $1,999 while...
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Martin has completely reworked its 16 Series, and the new Martin J-16E is one of the most interesting guitars in the refreshed lineup. The 16 Series sits between Martin’s Road Series and Standard Series, giving players a USA-made Martin at a...
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The Hotone Ampero Stage II was already a compelling amp modeler, but native NAM A2 support makes it substantially more interesting. The Hotone Ampero Stage II is already one of the most capable amp modelers in its price range, but a recent free...
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The EZBoard by Vitus Pickups makes guitar wiring and pickup swaps solderless. If you’ve ever paid over $100 for a simple pickup swap, waited a week or two for a shop to replace a bad pot, or avoided modifying your guitar because you...
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