Best Capos for Guitar
Every guitarist needs a capo they can trust. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a capo out there to suit your specific playing... Read more »
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The Ultimate Guide to Wireless Systems for Guitarists ft. Scott Uhl
In this video, Scott Uhl gives you an in-depth review of the things to know before buying or upgrading your next wireless guitar system. Watch... Read more »
Jul 29, 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 »
Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Best Guitar Pedals in 2026
Rejoice, effects pedal nerds! We live in a golden age of stompboxes. Though it’s not difficult to imagine that guitarists decades in the future... Read more »
Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 AM
5 Amps That Are Perfect for Pedals
As guitarists, we all love the enticing prospect of plugging in a new pedal for the first time. But at Sweetwater, we know that, when it comes... Read more »
Jul 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
Grim Reaper’s Nick Bowcott – My Magic Bullet(s)
What Is a Magic Bullet? First, let me define what I consider a “magic bullet.” It’s something that makes things better. It’s a piece of gear... Read more »
Jul 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
Unchained This October!! The New EVH 5150 Iconic Series Amplifiers
Not only did the much-missed legend, Eddie Van Halen, gift us with his game-changing playing style and countless platinum-plated riffs, licks,... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
What Makes the Line 6 DL4 So Great?
Whenever someone mentions a green guitar pedal, everybody assumes we’re talking about a Tube Screamer. The Tube Screamer isn’t the only green... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
The Best Way to Ship Guitars and Basses Has Arrived
Selling used guitars or basses on Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange is a convenient way to turn your old equipment into liquid resources, be they cash... Read more »
Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
The History of Fender’s Ivy League Combo: The Princeton
For more than 80 years, Fender’s amplification history has been filled with model names crafted to reflect their designs’ roaring tube power and... Read more »