Amplifiers & Effects

Clean Amp / 11 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Clean Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A clean amp prioritises tone clarity and responsiveness over distortion. This buying guide covers headroom, touch sensitivity, and which models offer genuine value.

Tube Amp / 10 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Tube Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Choosing a tube amp means understanding what wattage actually means, how breakup works, and what maintenance to expect. This guide cuts through jargon and explains what truly matters.

Tc Electronic / 10 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Tc Electronics for the Money

TC Electronic makes genuinely useful pedals at sensible prices. Here's where the brand's real value lies, broken down by what you actually need.

Tuner Pedal / 9 Feb 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Tuner Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Using a tuner pedal correctly takes a few sessions to become second nature. Here is how to read the display, tune efficiently and use the mute function to tune silently on stage.

Evh Amp / 8 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Evh Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

EVH amps seem intimidating at first, but making great sounds with one is straightforward. This beginner guide builds your confidence through focused practice.

Fender Pedal / 7 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Fender Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Fender's name is synonymous with guitars and amplifiers, yet their effect pedal range remains underappreciated. This guide walks you through purchasing Fender pedals and deciding whether Fender's appr...

Ring Modulator Pedal / 7 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Ring Modulator Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Ring modulators occupy a unique space in guitar effects, opening sonic possibilities nothing else delivers. Buying the right ring modulator pedal requires understanding what separates quality models f...

Strymon Timeline Pedal / 6 Feb 2026 / Charlotte Bennett

Strymon Timeline Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying this delay pedal requires honest assessment of what you actually need from a delay unit. This guide covers the key decisions and who the unit genuinely suits.

Strymon Timeline Guitar Pedal / 6 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Strymon Timeline Guitar Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The Strymon Timeline looks complex, but it's beginner-friendly once you understand its core logic. This guide walks nervous first-timers through basic setup, fundamental controls, and common pitfalls.

Reverb Guitar / 5 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Reverb Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Reverb doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide walks you through what reverb does, how to use it, and the common mistakes to avoid as you start exploring.

Guitar Amp Cable / 5 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Guitar Amp Cable

The right guitar amp cable preserves your tone and minimises unwanted noise. Discover what separates quality guitar amp cables from budget options and make an informed choice.

Line 6 Hx Stomp / 5 Feb 2026 / James Harrison

Line 6 Hx Stomp: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The Line 6 HX Stomp suits players who want the full HX engine in a compact form. Here is how to decide between variants and how it sits against the competition.

Distortion Pedal / 4 Feb 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Best Distortion Pedals for the Money

Pedalboard / 3 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Pedalboards for the Money

From lightweight touring rigs to compact bedroom setups, here are the pedalboards that genuinely deliver the goods — and why each one suits different playing styles and budgets.

Marshall Amp Pedal / 3 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Marshall Amp Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting with a Marshall amp pedal doesn't have to be intimidating. This beginner's guide explains what the pedal does, how to use it, and helps you discover satisfying tones right from day one.

Solid State Logic Plugins / 3 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Solid State Logic Plugins

Solid state logic plugins bring the sound of legendary SSL mixing consoles into your DAW. These digital tools combine musical EQ, smooth compression, and transformative character for professional mixi...

Digital Consoles / 2 Feb 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Digital Consoles

Digital consoles for guitar deliver authentic amp character, professional effects, and portability—ideal for touring and studio work.

Guitar Amp for Keyboard / 30 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Guitar Amp For Keyboard: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Using a guitar amp for keyboard demands understanding wattage, frequency response, and impedance matching. This guide helps you navigate specifications to find an amplifier suited to professional gigg...

Distortion Effects Pedal / 29 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Distortion Effects Pedal

The distortion effects pedal transforms guitar tone from subtle grit to aggressive saturation, making it essential for rock, metal and alternative musicians seeking expressive sound control.

Peavey Classic 20 Head / 29 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Peavey Classic 20 Head

The Peavey Classic 20 head delivers warm tube tone in a compact, affordable package. Explore this classic amp's sound and performance.

Yamaha Amplifiers / 28 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

A Guide to Yamaha Amplifiers

From the desktop THR to decades of hi-fi separates, Yamaha amplifiers cover more ground than most players realise. Here's the full picture.

Amp Cables / 28 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

The Complete Guide to Amp Cables

Amp cables are fundamental to tone and reliability. Discover what makes them work, how to choose quality cables, and why they matter more than you might think.

Strymon Delay Pedal / 27 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Strymon Delay Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A beginner's introduction to using Strymon delay pedals, covering setup, the three essential controls, your first week of experimentation, common mistakes, and advancing beyond basics.

Flanger Pedal / 25 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Flanger Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learning where to put a flanger in your signal chain and what to do with the controls makes the difference between sounding intentional and sounding lost — this guide covers the essentials.