A constant challenge for musicians is getting gear to the gig. Instruments are not usually very cumbersome, but amplifiers can be a bear. As technology advances, companies are beginning to meet the demand for smaller gig-worthy amplifiers that don’t sacrifice the depth of tone provided by tubes.

This guitar is simply a joy to play. The consistency with which PRS manufactures this line is nothing short of astounding. It has all of the appointments and versatility that has come to be expected of PRS.

Dust off those platform boots, squeeze back into those spandex pants, and start buying an inordinate amount of makeup and hairspray because the 80s are back! Ibanez is reintroducing us to the Ibanez Genesis series. This reincarnation is known has the RG550.

The Fender Limited and FSR line prove that the senior instrument manufacturing companies can still put interesting twists on their classic designs. The American Pro Telecaster Limited and the FSR Traditional Strat XII are prime examples though they maintain the classic Fender look.

Part of Reverend’s revolutionary approach is a focus on working musicians. While other companies make feigned attempts at becoming “lifestyle brands,” Reverend focuses on making quality instruments at a great price. This is evident in all of their lines, but this is true in the artist models.

Periphery’s Mark Holcomb has partnered with PRS to produce a budget friendly guitar that loves to get dirty. This is a beast whose natural habitat is deep in the drop tuning muck. It’s high gain-friendly bellow that can summon your dark deity of choice.

The Taylor 414 CE V-Class represents the cutting edge of a classic design. Taylor Guitars V-Class line shows their commitment to improving the substance of their instruments rather than slapping a new color on the same old guitar.

Breedlove is an up & comer in the world of acoustic instruments - the Frontier Concert E Mahogany is a tangible representation of this mindset. People correlate a mahogany body with a darker tone, this guitar is balanced across the tonal spectrum. They take​ care of every facet of their processes.