Getgood is a guru of contemporary metal guitar tones. Here he discusses the variables, from pick gauge to overdrive choices, and tackles some received wisdom that is less relevant to today's player ...

Considering its status as “the classic British amplifier you’ve possibly never ... a relatively unusual James tone stack, and an ultralinear power stage with a transformer with two four ...

Instead, opt for an acoustic guitar amp that’s designed explicitly ... does when plugged into your half-stack. In many cases, you’ll also get additional tone-shaping options like EQ and ...

Boss’s Katana series amps have become favorites with guitarists ... controls include the familiar analog bass/mid/treble tone stack, and MOD/FX and REV/DLY that deliver a range of Boss effects ...