The Archive
Reporting, comparisons, and field notes — newest first.
guitars
Fender makes three budget Stratocaster lines under the Squier name, and the price gaps between them are real — but so are the differences in quality. Here's
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pedals-and-accessories
Wah, chorus, and phaser pedals are the building blocks of expressive guitar tone — here's how each one works, what to buy at every budget, and how to use them
·9 min read
guitars
Shopping for an acoustic-electric guitar under $400 that actually sounds good through a PA? This guide breaks down the best options, the pickup systems that
·8 min read
guitars
Shopping for your first acoustic guitar under $200? We break down which beginner guitars are actually worth it, which ones to skip, and why one Yamaha model
·9 min read
pedals-and-accessories
Four Boss pedals that belong on almost every guitar player's board — whether you're gigging three nights a week or just building your first serious signal
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