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Nick Bowcott

British-born, Nick Bowcott was the founder, leader and riff writer for the mid '80s NWOBHM cult band, Grim Reaper...but please don't hold that against him. He has since worked at Marshall amps (for over 2 decades) & Jackson/Charvel/EVH. He now works for Sweetwater as a writer & video-maker.

Articles by Nick Bowcott

Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM

The Friedman Jose 20: 20-watt Tube Head & 1 x 12-inch Combo 

When Friedman Amplification released its 100-watt Jose Arredondo tube head earlier this year, it deservedly received a lot of positive praise... Read more »
Aug 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

DIMEBAG’S LEGENDARY DOUBLED LIVE SOUND IN A BOX?!?! 

Finally! The legendary and much sought-after MXR Flanger/Doubler rack unit made famous by the likes of Eric Johnson and the late, great Dimebag... 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 27, 2026, 8:00 AM

Pedal Tips for Creating Tight Metal Tones

Using distortion, overdrive, and boost pedals to push an already distorted amp “over the edge.” Welcome to the wonderful world of “front-ending”... Read more »
Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 AM

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 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 22, 2026, 11:58 AM

Eddie Van Halen’s Signature Stompboxes – The Backstory Plus Tips and Tricks

In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the stompboxes that the late, great Edward Van Halen used so well in crafting his unique,... Read more »
Jul 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

What Is Tube Amp Biasing? How It Works, Why You Should Care

The what, how, when, where, and why behind bias Ever since rock was born, tube amps of all shapes and sizes have been used in the creation of... Read more »
Jul 18, 2026, 6:00 AM

The Guitarist’s Guide to Electric Guitar Amps – Part 2: Preamp

The Preamp Section of a Guitar Amp What Does the Preamp Do? As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, the preamp is responsible for taking the... Read more »

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