Essential Effects for a Budget Shoegaze Pedalboard
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to deny shoegaze’s influence on modern music. Whether it’s the atmospheric textures heard in bands such as... Read more »
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Best Electric Guitars for Modding
If there’s one unexpected parallel between car enthusiasts and guitar players, then it’s the shared obsession with modifications. For many... Read more »
Jun 9, 2026, 1:52 PM
Best Electric Guitars for Shredding
As one of the guitar world’s most technique-heavy styles, shred guitar demands the utmost precision and performance — from both you and your... Read more »
Jun 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
USA vs UK 2000s Metal Riffs ft. Nick Bowcott & Ben Eller
Nick Bowcott and everyone’s favorite uncle, Ben Eller, have another round of riff-offs showcasing their favorite metal and hard-rock riffs from... Read more »
Jun 2, 2026, 3:00 AM
AI-curated Tones from a Combo Amp?!
In today’s video, Nick Bowcott showcases the brand-new Positive Grid Reactor 50, which features AI-sculpted tones that you can further tweak on... Read more »
May 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
Top Portable/Battery-powered Amps of 2026
Finding a reliable and loud portable amp has never been easier with Sweetwater, but which amps are the best? We set out to find the top portable... Read more »
Apr 23, 2026, 10:53 AM
From Surf to Shoegaze: The History of the Fender Jazzmaster
There’s no more remarkable comeback story in the guitar world than Fender’s Jazzmaster. Guitar models come and go, but the wild ups and downs of... Read more »
Apr 9, 2026, 9:59 AM
Nik Nocturnal x Gear Exchange: The Official Artist Store is Live
The official Nik Nocturnal Artist Store has landed at Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange. Across guitars, pedals, interfaces, recording gear, amps,... Read more »
Electric Guitar Buying Guide
So, you’re thinking about getting an electric guitar — welcome to one of the most exciting journeys in music! Let’s say this right up front:... Read more »
Mar 30, 2026, 12:45 PM
How Many Watts Do You Really Need?
Here at Sweetwater, we’re often asked how much wattage a guitar amp should have. The correct answer is 350 watts — every time. Just kidding.... Read more »