Shawn Hammond

Oh no—it finally happened! Now the big question: How long before my verve for guitar recovers from Covid?

My years-long search for the “right” Bigsby-outfitted box finally paid off. Now how do I make this sumbitch work in my band?

A collaboration between IdiotBox Effects and grindcore outfit Dead Neanderthals yields an interesting take on the classic RAT recipe.

Could this be why “serious guitarists” often sound so … boring?

Got writer’s block? A little bit of Nic Cage and Robert Smith might forestall your Jack Torrance tendencies.

The legendary amp line’s bang-for-buck ante increases dramatically with reverb, noise gate, and footswitchable channels and boost—all for just $899.

With its burly build, tiny footprint, and super-reasonable price, this may be the ultimate modeling/IR option for space-conscious players on a budget.

If filthy fuzz is your game, this cheeky stomp may well be your future Hall of Famer.

A wake-up call for guitarists as we use quarantine time to develop our studio chops.

The improbable journey from passionate woodworker to jazz bassist, navy SEAL, touring road tech for metal giants, and, finally, to luthier of exquisite handmade instruments.

A comprehensive look at the guitars, amps, and effects that defined rock movements from the 1950s to today.