Epiphone Les Paul Special: The Second Pickup That Changed Everything
How Epiphone's Les Paul Special adds a second P-90 and real tonal range to the Junior formula, from Bob Marley's reggae skank to modern punk rock.
Gear & Rigs
Deep-dive into the setups that define rock and metal. Guitars, amps, pedals, pickups, and full signal chains — analyzed, explained and recreated. Learn exactly how the pros built their legendary tone.
The Amp Fender Swore It Would Never Make: Inside the Super-Sonic 22 Combo
The Fender Super-Sonic 22 Combo packs a '65 Deluxe Reverb clean channel and a high-gain Burn channel into a 22-watt, 40 lb gigging combo launched in 2010.
The People’s 5150: How James Brown Bottled Eddie Van Halen’s Legacy for Under a Grand
EVH 5150 Iconic 40W 1x12 Combo reviewed in depth: specs, four gain modes explained, famous players verified, tone recipes, pedal pairings, and buying guide.
Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro: The Guitar That “Out-Did” the 335
How the Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro earned John Lee Hooker's "out-did 335" verdict, from Noel Gallagher's Union Jack to modern indie rock.
Ovation Adamas 1687GT: The Carbon-Fiber Guitar That Refused To Be A Gimmick
Ovation Adamas 1687GT: carbon fiber top, Quintad bracing, USA build. Full specs, verified players from Nancy Wilson to Bob Marley, tone and buying tips.
The Sober Sibling: Why the Marshall 2061X Handwired Head Hits Harder Than Its Famous Brothers
Marshall 2061X Handwired Head: the discontinued 20W JMP reissue. EL84 voice, silicon rectifier, verified players, tone recipes, buying guide.
Marshall 2525H Mini Jubilee: The Bantamweight Bruiser That Carries a Full-Sized Legacy
The Marshall 2525H Mini Jubilee delivers authentic Silver Jubilee tone in a 20W head built in England. Small box, massive British attitude.
Mesa/Boogie Studio .22+: The EL84 Boogie Nobody Talked About — and Why That Suited Its Players Fine
Mesa/Boogie Studio .22+: 20W Class A EL84 combo with Mark preamp DNA, five-band graphic EQ, and spring reverb — built for studio and small-venue use.
