
Gear
Field-tested reviews, ranked by how they held up in real use.
Top picks at a glance
Field-tested. Ranked by how they held up under real use.






| # | Product | Price | Rating | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $299 | 5.0/5 | Studio-grade reverbs | Amazon | |
| #2 | ![]() Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Guitars | $549 | 5.0/5 | Big, rich sound from a small body | Amazon |
| #3 | ![]() Strymon TimeLine Pedals | $449 | 5.0/5 | 12 superb delay engines | Amazon |
| #4 | ![]() Vox AC15C1 Amps | $899 | 4.5/5 | Iconic jangly British chime | Amazon |
| #5 | $99 | 4.5/5 | Massive sustain and size | Amazon | |
| #6 | $699 | 4.5/5 | Classic sparkling Fender cleans | Amazon |
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Strymon Flint Tremolo & ReverbPedals5.0
Taylor GS Mini MahoganyGuitars5.0
Strymon TimeLinePedals5.0
Vox AC15C1Amps4.5
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PiPedals4.5
Fender Blues Junior IVAmps4.5
MXR Carbon Copy Analog DelayPedals4.5
Squier Classic Vibe ’50s StratocasterGuitars4.5
Boss DD-8 Digital DelayPedals4.5
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory ManPedals4.5
Marshall DSL40CRAmps4.5
Yamaha FG800Guitars4.5
Yamaha FS800Guitars4.5
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini SiliconPedals4.5
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big MuffPedals4.5
Schecter Hellraiser C-1Guitars4.5
Boss Katana-50 MkIIAmps · tested4.5
Epiphone Les Paul Standard ’50sGuitars4.5
ESP LTD EC-1000Guitars4.5
Martin LX1 Little MartinGuitars4.5
Fulltone OCDPedals4.5
Yamaha Pacifica 112VGuitars4.5
Fender Player II StratocasterGuitars · tested4.5
Fender Player II TelecasterGuitars4.5
Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SL3Guitars4.5
ProCo RAT 2Pedals4.5
Ibanez RG550 GenesisGuitars4.5
Boss RV-6 ReverbPedals4.5
PRS SE Custom 24Guitars4.5
Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture ReverbPedals4.5
Positive Grid Spark 40Amps4.5
Yamaha THR10IIAmps4.5
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9Pedals4.5
Wampler TumnusPedals4.5
Fender CD-60SGuitars4.0
Peavey Classic 30Amps4.0
Jackson Dinky JS32Guitars4.0
Epiphone DR-100Guitars4.0
Boss DS-1 DistortionPedals · tested4.0
TC Electronic Flashback 2 DelayPedals4.0
Z.Vex Fuzz FactoryPedals4.0
Boss FZ-5 FuzzPedals4.0
Gretsch G2622 StreamlinerGuitars4.0
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 ReverbPedals4.0
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano ReverbPedals4.0
Blackstar HT Club 40 MkIIAmps4.0
Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4Amps4.0
Fender Mustang LT25Amps4.0
Orange Rocker 15Amps4.0
Boss SD-1 Super OverdrivePedals4.0
Epiphone SG StandardGuitars4.0
Squier Sonic StratocasterGuitars4.0
Harley Benton ST-20Guitars3.5