Best Guitar Amps Under $200
Whether you’ve just picked out your first guitar on the Sweetwater site or you’re a longtime 6-string veteran looking for a new practice... Read more »
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Marshall Pedals: A Brief History
Marshall Amplification’s tube amps are, without a doubt, pivotal, tonal cornerstones in the creation and evolution of rock. From blues to... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 1:28 PM
Best Guitar Amps for Beginners 2026
Whether they’ve played for years, months, or even days, every Sweetwater guitarist has faced the same inevitable dilemma: choosing the right... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 12:51 PM
14 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500
There’s never a wrong time to get a stellar deal on an acoustic guitar! And these days, between manufacturing improvements and Sweetwater deals,... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
Which Affordable Multi-FX Pedal Should You Buy?
Can a budget multi-effects pedal do everything you need? Which one should you buy? Steve and Fluff put some of the best affordable modelers from... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 9:45 AM
Cali76 Compressor Pedal: Don Carr’s Favorite Settings – with Sound Samples
The Cali76 is comparable to having a studio compressor in a pedal. It’s inspired by the legendary, Bill Putnam–designed 1176 rackmounted studio... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
The History of the JC-120
When it comes to guitar amplifiers, there’s clean tone and then there’s clean tone. If you’re the type of guitarist that feels personally... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Plethora May Change Your Mind About Digital Multi-effects — It Changed Mine
The TC Electronic Plethora platform is the perfect first multi-effects gateway for people who think they prefer analog or are intimidated by... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Coil Splitting and Coil Tapping: Is There a Difference?
Two of the most confused concepts in the world of guitar mods are coil splitting and coil tapping. While both options are really killer upgrades... Read more »
Jul 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
Top Amp Modelers? Helix Stadium, Quad Cortex, GT-1000, Kemper, Tone Master Pro & More Compared!
The BEST amp modeler? Fluff and Steve Sterlacci compare the top amp modelers: the Line 6 Helix, Neural DSP Quad Cortex, BOSS GT-1000, Kemper... Read more »