14 Best Guitar Pickups for Metal in 2022
Of all the things you can do to your favorite electric guitar, the most effective way you can dramatically impact its intrinsic tonal... Read more »
Articles by Nick Bowcott
Jul 8, 2022, 9:11 AM
Jul 8, 2022, 8:00 AM
15 Amazing “Amp in a Box” Guitar Pedals
In the vast and overflowing sea of six-string stompboxes, the category that continues to be king consists of pedals that add desirable dirt to... Read more »
May 25, 2022, 8:00 AM
Picking the Right String Gauges for Detuned Axes
While dropping the tuning of an electric guitar down into the nether regions has never been more popular — especially since the advent of... Read more »
Apr 30, 2022, 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 »
Feb 16, 2022, 11:00 AM
Looks That Kill: 15 Electric Guitars Perfect for Hair Metal!
Yeah, I know — the aptly named “hair metal” that ruled much of the glorious ’80s and the very early ’90s is often the butt of jokes and puns.... Read more »
Dec 13, 2021, 11:00 AM
6 Six-string Stocking Stuffers
As it’s that holly, jolly festive time of year, I figured it’d be nice to zone in on a few gift ideas for the guitarist in your life. Now, while... Read more »
Nov 4, 2021, 12:00 AM
EarthQuaker Devices: Hizumitas Fuzz Pedal Demo
Exclusive Sweetwater Interview with Wata of Boris If you aren’t familiar with the Japanese experimental band Boris — they are almost definitely... Read more »
Oct 8, 2021, 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 »
Sep 24, 2021, 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 »
Sep 8, 2021, 11:00 AM
Mighty Minis: 12 Tiny Guitar Heads That Pack a Big Punch
There’s nothing more satisfying than playing your favorite licks and riffs through a 100-watt stack, cranked to the max. The trouble is — unless... Read more »