An Expert Guide to Boutique Amps

An Extensive Guitar Pickup Primer

Video: A History of the Humbucker

Video: Pedal Platform Amps—A New Breed of Tone Machine

What Ever Happened to the Rack Guitar Rigs of the '80s and '90s?

Vox AC15 vs. Fender Deluxe Reverb: The Differences That Matter

7 Ways to Get High-Volume Tube Tone Without Being Too Loud: Attenuators, Load Boxes, and More

Video: Hiwatt vs. Orange vs. Mesa-Boogie—What's the Difference?

The Birth of the Vox AC15

Ross Effects Pedals: The History and Comeback of a Legendary Line

7 More Amps in Need of a Reissue

When Modulation Went Wild and Dirt Got Loud | First Effects

Bedroom Tone Ain’t Gig Tone: How to Dial In Your Amp for Live Performance

When Were Phasers, Compressors, and More Classic Effects Pedals Released? | First Effects

5 Classic Amp Circuits and Their Modern Boutique Counterparts

7 Amps in Need of a Reissue

When Did Guitarists First Use Fuzz, Wah, and Other Transistor-Based Effects? | First Effects

Guitar Maintenance: When You Can DIY vs. When You Need a Pro

Pickup Height Adjustments: An Easy Way to Tweak Your Tone

Does a Tube Rectifier Really Make an Amp Sound Better?

Amp Maintenance: When You Can DIY vs. When You Need a Pro

How to Improve Your Amp's Tone with Preamp Tube Swaps

When Did Guitarists First Use Tremolo, Echo, and Other Early Effects? | First Effects

What Is a Class A Amp, Anyway? The Truth Behind the Myths and Misconceptions