Magnatone Kingston, Lil’ Viper & Starlite Amp Roundup
Magnatone has released a tiny but mighty lineup of combo amps that we think will blow you away! Kingston, Lil’ Viper, and Starlite combo amps... Read more »
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Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
KALEO’s JJ Julius Son Interview & Rig Tour: From Iceland Beginnings to Globetrotting Tone
In this interview, KALEO frontman JJ Julius Son discusses everything from his Icelandic musical roots to the modern struggle of balancing... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 1:08 PM
Best Fuzz Pedals for Guitar
Few guitar effects fuel passionate debate quite like fuzz, but what’s all the fuzz about? The first fuzz guitar pedals were invented during the... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 AM
The History of the Legendary Marshall 100-watt “Plexi” Head
Amps: The Unsung Heroes of Rock Guitars invariably get all the glory in rock, but, in reality, they’re only half of the all-important sonic... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 8:00 AM
Marshall Amps’ Legendary Legacy of Loud!
Here on stage, the Marshall noise is piercing your ears. It kicks your ***, kicks your face, exploding feeling nears. “Whiplash,” Metallica The... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 8:00 AM
ToneX: Don Carr’s Favorite Clean Sounds (So Far!)
IK Multimedia’s ToneX platform has a vast library of amp, cabinet, and pedal sounds — and more of each are added daily! There are lots of great... Read more »
Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 PM
Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners
Building your first pedalboard can be overwhelming. But Sweetwater has your back. This list compiles our favorite pedals in seven categories to... Read more »
Jul 23, 2026, 1:50 PM
Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar: Which Is Best for You?
Frequently compared, contrasted, and confused with one another, the Fender Jazzmaster and the Fender Jaguar epitomize the concept of an offset... Read more »
Jul 23, 2026, 11:55 AM
Guitar Repair Shop: Fixing Michael Sweet’s Signature Guitar
Sweetwater’s in-house Guitar Repair Shop services more than 40 instruments every week. When you’re dealing with that kind of volume, you never... Read more »
Jul 23, 2026, 11:00 AM
Best Strings for Acoustic Guitar in 2026
Numerous factors impact your guitar’s core tone: your instrument, your technique, and of course, the type of strings you play. But where’s a... Read more »