6 Best Flanger Pedals In 2022 (Multiple Budgets)
If you’ve ever listened to pop recordings from the 60’s and 70’s, you’ve more than likely heard a whooshing, swirling, sonic effect known as a Flanger take over the mix. … Read more
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6 Best Chorus Pedals On The Market (Budget to High-End)
Looking to nail the sounds of your favorite 80’s new wave band? Want to thicken up your sound with a subtle doubling effect? Or maybe you want to make your … Read more
Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run Review (Hands On & Setting Options)
The Avalanche Run stereo delay with reverb from Earthquaker Devices has been my go-to delay unit for the past two years. It is the first digital delay I’ve ever owned, … Read more
7 Best Overdrive Pedals On The Market (For Blues, Metal & More)
Overdrive. Dirt boxes. Drivers. Whatever you call them, overdrive pedals (not to be confused with distortion or fuzz pedals) imitate the sounds of cranked tube amps and are some of … Read more
9 Best Octave Pedals On The Market (Multiple Budgets)
Have you ever listened to guitarists like Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Jack White (White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Dead Weather) or Jimi Hendrix and wondered: how do they sound … Read more
6 Best Cheap Guitar Pedals On The Market (All Effect Types)
Let’s face it. Guitar gear gets expensive, fast. With so much “must have” gear out in the world, how is anyone expected to afford new pedals? Is it possible to … Read more
JHS Crayon Review (Extensive Hands On Overview)
Depending on where you look, you’ll see the Crayon from JHS labeled as everything from a Preamp, to Distortion; DI Box, to Fuzz. Even JHS themselves have the Crayon listed … Read more
9 Best Boost Pedals On The Market In 2022 (How To Choose & How To Use)
Ever find yourself playing out at a show? Ever find yourself practicing at home what you would be playing live, and you get to that big solo and wish you … Read more
7 Best Wah Pedals In 2022 (Metal, Blues, Auto, High End & More)
Looking for a new wah pedal? Perhaps you’re looking for some added percussion in your 70’s funk licks. Or maybe you want to write a car chase style song. If … Read more
6 Best Fuzz Pedals In 2022 (Bass, Mini & Octave Included)
Fuzz might be the most divisive effect not only in terms of high gain stomp boxes, but in terms of all guitar effects. It’s not for the faint of heart. … Read more
How To Choose A Guitar Amp Like A Boss (Beginner to Pro)
When it comes to playing the electric guitar, I often think that I am playing two instruments at the same time: the guitar, and the amp. Oxford Languages defines “instrument” … Read more
3 Best Beginner Guitar Amps (Perfect For Starter Guitarists)
Even the greats were beginners once. It can be weird to think of our guitar heroes as being just beginners at some point in time, but its true. Everyone has … Read more
5 Best Guitar Practice Amps On The Market (You Will Love)
If you want to learn how to play guitar, you have to practice. There’s no way around it. Are there amps out there that facilitate fun practice time? Yes! Practice … Read more
5 Best Acoustic Guitar Amps In 2022 (Chosen By Musician)
If you’ve ever played your acoustic guitar in front of a crowd, you’ve probably noticed that it is easy for the sound of your instrument to get overwhelmed by a … Read more
5 Best Portable Guitar Amps (For Guitarists On The Move)
If you’re in the market for a portable guitar amplifier that you can take anywhere with you, then you’re in luck. Guitar amplifiers have been following a trend of getting … Read more
5 Best Small Combo Amps In 2022 (Picked By A Musician)
So, you’re looking for a small amplifier. While some believe that bigger is better, I’m here to say that there are many uses for small amps. Maybe you’re looking for … Read more
5 Best Solid State Guitar Amps In 2022 – Chosen By A Musician
As an electric guitar player thinking about the gear that will be needed to get your sound, there are two pieces of gear that immediately should come to mind: The … Read more
5 Best Tube Amps In 2022 (Take Your Playing To The Next Level)
One of the biggest contributing factors to your tone as a guitar player is your choice in amplifier. There are many great options out there these days in the form … Read more
Best Guitar Stand Options – How To Choose The Right One?
Here’s a story that will strike a chord with most guitarists out there. You pack up all of your gear to go to a gig. Your guitar is in its … Read more
5 Best Cheap Guitar Amps Under $100 (One Under $30)
Can a guitar amp be cheap and good at the same time? Most Definitely! Here at The Sound Junky we define cheap only in terms of price, not quality. Looking … Read more
Grote 335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review (Hands On)
This week I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the much talked about Grote 335 semi-hollow electric guitar. As the name implies, the guitar is modeled after the … Read more
5 Best Guitar Amps Under $200 In 2022 (Quality & Affordability)
You only have $200 in your pocket but the want, no, the need to play electric guitar is so great that you must find a great amplifier. Good News: it’s … Read more
5 Best Guitar Amps Under $300 In 2022 (Something For Everyone)
So, you bought yourself an electric guitar. Now you need a good amplifier so that you can actually hear what you’re playing. Getting all the gear that you need doesn’t … Read more
How To Choose The Best Guitar Pick For Your Playing Style
Possibly the most overlooked piece of guitar gear is the humble guitar pick. It makes sense to me. When there are so many factors to consider that add up to … Read more
5 Best Guitar Amps Under $500 In 2022
Spending $500 on anything can be a big decision, especially when that money is going towards a new amplifier. Though it is far from the top price point one could … Read more
Best Guitar Cases: How To Choose The Right One For Your Needs
There are countless different guitar case models out there to choose from. How do you choose the right case for you? In this article I will go over four different … Read more
5 Best Guitar Amps Under $1000 In 2022 (These Are Awesome)
There are two primary parts to any electric guitar rig: The guitar and the amplifier. I would be hard pressed to decide which affects your tone more, but what I … Read more
Flatsons FGA-3 Mini Amp Review (Hands On)
One great way to get started learning guitar or adapting your current practice routine to be roommate friendly, is to look into mini amplifiers. There are more options for mini … Read more
When To Change Your Guitar Strings & Why You Should
Knowing when to change the strings on your guitar is one of the most essential and fundamental guitar maintenance skills that every guitarist should develop. The obvious follow-up question is: … Read more
6 Best Cheap Acoustic Guitars In 2022 (That Aren’t Junk)
There are many reasons one would be interested in the value of cheap guitars. Maybe you’re a beginner, your budget is tight, or you need a “beater” guitar to take … Read more
Blackstar FLY 3 Mini Amp Review (Hands On)
Mini amplifiers have been around for quite some time now and for the majority of that time they have never been considered as “real” or “usable” amplifiers. They’ve been more … Read more
Firefly FFDCD Guitar Review (Hands On With Video Demo)
Firefly guitars have been creating a lot of buzz in the guitar community as of late. So much so that getting your hands on one was actually difficult for a … Read more
6 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1500 In 2022 (Chosen By Musician)
Ah, new acoustic guitar time. Isn’t it exciting?? Part of the fun is doing the research to figure out which model of acoustic guitar is going to best serve your … Read more
Guitar Sizes (Different Sizes & How To Choose The Best One)
It may seem obvious, but not all guitars are built the same. I’m not even talking about color, body shape, or aesthetics. I’m talking about size. The size of guitar … Read more
7 Useful Tips To Buying A Used Electric Guitar In 2022
You want to get a new guitar. Congrats! Fewer things get a guitarist more excited than the prospect of purchasing a new instrument. After all, new is better right? Not … Read more
5 Best 8-String Guitars On The Market In 2022 (All Budgets)
There’s no way around it: 8-string guitars are beasts. If you are interested in getting one then your needs exceed the versatility and range needed in most traditional guitar based … Read more
5 Best 7-String Guitars In 2022
So… Six strings aren’t enough for you anymore. Maybe you need that extended range in your next progressive metal song. Maybe you want to mimic bass lines while simultaneously playing … Read more
9 Best Intermediate Electric Guitars In 2022
There are several reasons why you’re in the market looking for an intermediate electric guitar. The most common rationales are, you need an upgrade from your beginner electric guitar or … Read more
8 Best Guitar Volume Pedals (Mini, Budget & High End)
Perhaps the most overlooked and underused “effect” by guitarists is the humble volume control on your guitar. With this you can control your volume and overall gain at the turn … Read more
Multi Effects Pedals Vs Individual Pedals (Pros & Cons)
Are you a beginner looking to get started in collecting pedals for your first pedalboard? Or are you a professional musician considering a new approach to effects? Whatever your experience … Read more
6 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500 In 2022
There are many reasons one might need to consider spending under $500 on a guitar. We take a look at some of the best acoustic guitars priced under $500 on … Read more
5 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 In 2022 (Top Quality)
It’s almost a given that guitars that cost over $1,000 are going to be a high-quality guitar, but what about guitars that are under $1,000? Is it possible to get … Read more
5 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $2000: Top High-End Picks In 2022
If you’re looking at this article, then you take your craft seriously. It’s one thing to buy a guitar for a couple hundred dollars to try it out or to … Read more
Best Travel Acoustic Guitars to Get You on the Road in 2022
Acoustic guitars have been traveling alongside musicians on the road since the day they were created. Flying in planes, in the backs of cars, even on people’s backs. Over the … Read more
7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $300 In 2022
Guitars can get expensive. Fast. Maybe you want a guitar to have around the house for friends to play on to facilitate spontaneous creativity. Or maybe $300 is simply the … Read more