Best Guitars for Small Hands
We’d all like to have the spidery, long fingers of Steve Vai or the daunting stature of James Hetfield. But for those of us with smaller hands... Read more »
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Kramer Volante Demo: Shred-ready for Takeoff
The Kramer Volante HH and HS guitars bridge historic haymakers with modern musicality. Nick Bowcott has the lowdown: two trem options,... Read more »
Oct 2, 2025, 2:11 PM
Best Multi-effects Pedals for Electric Guitar
Today’s best multi-effects pedals for electric guitar offer diverse, high-powered effects suites covering cab and amp simulation, pitch... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 12:48 PM
Best Audio Interfaces for Guitar
In today’s recording landscape, there are so many audio interfaces for guitar players that it can be challenging to find the one that best suits... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
How to Set Up a Guitar the Sweetwater Way | Advice from Our Luthiers
From the masterfully crafted Custom Shop showpiece to the wallet-friendly workhorse, a guitar is only as good as its setup. We here at... Read more »
Sep 23, 2025, 8:57 AM
Stainless Steel Frets – Do They Make a Difference? Take a Listen
When you mention stainless steel frets to a guitar player, you’ll likely get an enthusiastic response either for or against. Why? Because guitar... Read more »
Sep 20, 2025, 11:35 AM
7 Best Budget-friendly Gigging Guitars — Leave Your Treasured Axe at Home!
Nobody wants to subject their high-dollar guitar to the perils of gigging. After all, anything can happen in the chaotic environment live... Read more »
Sep 19, 2025, 3:00 PM
From Ashes to New Band Rig Tour | Artist Spotlight
Sweetwater caught up with the rock band From Ashes to New to talk about their tour rig. From guitars and bass to front of house and more, From... Read more »
Sep 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
Sweetwater’s Amp Mod Shop | Fender, Marshall & PRS Amp Mods
Sweetwater now offers modded amps from Fender, Marshall, PRS, and more! Watch as Don Carr showcases our current lineup of modded amps, including... Read more »
Sep 12, 2025, 9:29 AM
Does Your Guitar Speaker Matter?
In 2019, a group of guitar players at Sweetwater was chatting, and someone mentioned comparing dozens of guitar speakers side by side. I... Read more »