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We could say that the Deluxe Reverb is one of Fender’s most important amp models. It has all the things that we love about American-style amps, all while still staying true to the company’s old-school vintage tones. It’s an amp with a lot of headroom although it can also get some “dirt” in there when … Read more

In this fictional “battle” between British and American-style tube-driven amps, Vox takes an important place. Although some of the fundamental sonic characteristics prove their place within this category, Vox amps are still noticeably different compared to Marshall and Orange. In other words, they’re a bit more specific. This, however, doesn’t make them better or worse. … Read more

While it took some years to properly define what an overdrive pedal is, they’re now an integral part of many guitar players’ rigs. And although, in its essence, a pretty simple device, overdrive pedals come in many forms today, some bearing a variety of controls. And an overdrive pedal with clean blend is just one … Read more

Rockabilly is the perfect blend of blues, old-school rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, swing, and even country music, all “organically” fitting within one defined genre. And it’s also a musical style where an electric guitar can work well with an upright bass. But just like with any genre, you’ll need a more or less specific guitar … Read more

Today, there’s such an abundance of overdrive pedals of all kinds. However, if you’re looking for the best overdrive pedal with presets, you might feel like your choices are much slimmer than usual. After all, there aren’t as many of these on the market. But on the other hand, they’re not impossible to find, even … Read more

There’s nothing better than taking a simple overdrive pedal, plugging it into a tube-driven amp, and letting it do its magic. By pushing the tubes over the edge, you get some of the tastiest and most responsive tones. Of course, you could also plug it into a solid-state amp and get that sweet soft-clipping tone … Read more