
Guitar tech Gavin Maxwell shares pro pedalboard tips and unique insights into the signature sounds of Mogwai and IDLES.


Behind the Board: Dave Lee with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee shares behind-the-scenes insights from his time working with John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
EXPLORE LOOPING AND WIRELESS

Explore the origins of the revered brown sound and learn just how it's become a universally accepted measure of great guitar tone.

BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn't slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.

From livestreams to venues, a great acoustic guitar amp will power up a performance while retaining the unplugged vibe.


The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Effects Pedal Order and Signal Chain
There's an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn how perfecting a signal chain will reward you with the tone you've been seeking.

Reverberations: Liam Finn of Crowded House
Liam Finn discusses playing in Crowded House, essential BOSS gear, and how livestreaming is helping him craft a new album.

Reverberations: Geoff Barrow of Portishead and BEAK
The prolific artist opens up about his varied career, sound theories, and lengthy history with the Space Echo leading to the BOSS RE-202.

BOSS 2022: The Year in Review
BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn’t slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.

All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS Distortion
Since its debut, the DS-1 has fueled the music of trendsetting guitarists from every genre. Learn why it’s loved by generations of players.

Maximizing the Space Echo RE-202 and RE-2
The RE-202 and RE-2 offer extremely accurate emulations of the original Space Echo. Learn how to master these two powerful pedals.

History of the Space Echo
Roland introduced the earliest Space Echo units in 1973. Journey through the phases of the legendary tape echo up to the BOSS RE-202.

Space Echo Sounds and How to Use Them
The Space Echo series has a storied history. Examine what makes a tape echo unit like the RE-201 sound exactly the way that it does.

Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
The RE-201 is what we think of today when somebody mentions the Space Echo. Find out why it’s such an iconic tape echo unit.

Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.

What the Fuzz? The Origins of BOSS Fuzz Pedals
With the release of the Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz, BOSS has come full circle from its ’60s psychedelic rock roots. Get the entire fuzzy history.

Reverberations: Liam Finn of Crowded House
Liam Finn discusses playing in Crowded House, essential BOSS gear, and how livestreaming is helping him craft a new album.

Reverberations: Geoff Barrow of Portishead and BEAK
The prolific artist opens up about his varied career, sound theories, and lengthy history with the Space Echo leading to the BOSS RE-202.

BOSS 2022: The Year in Review
BOSS debuted over twenty new products in 2021, and the output didn’t slow in 2022. Look back at twelve months of activity and releases.

All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS Distortion
Since its debut, the DS-1 has fueled the music of trendsetting guitarists from every genre. Learn why it’s loved by generations of players.

Maximizing the Space Echo RE-202 and RE-2
The RE-202 and RE-2 offer extremely accurate emulations of the original Space Echo. Learn how to master these two powerful pedals.

History of the Space Echo
Roland introduced the earliest Space Echo units in 1973. Journey through the phases of the legendary tape echo up to the BOSS RE-202.

Space Echo Sounds and How to Use Them
The Space Echo series has a storied history. Examine what makes a tape echo unit like the RE-201 sound exactly the way that it does.

Why the RE-201 Space Echo Remains a Classic
The RE-201 is what we think of today when somebody mentions the Space Echo. Find out why it’s such an iconic tape echo unit.

Inside the RE-202 Space Echo
To many, the Space Echo is the ultimate tape echo. BOSS engineers share how they analyzed and captured this classic sound for the RE-202.

What the Fuzz? The Origins of BOSS Fuzz Pedals
With the release of the Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz, BOSS has come full circle from its ’60s psychedelic rock roots. Get the entire fuzzy history.
EXPLORE AMPS

The DUAL CUBE LX can reactivate a guitarist's creative spark. Here are four fun options for this compact desktop amp.

The BOSS Katana series has steadily evolved since 2016. Explore the latest advancements in the new Katana Gen 3 line.

Learn how the BOSS Katana series of amplifiers can be a comprehensive one-stop-shop recording tool for guitarists in any genre of music.

The Katana-100 MkII can take even advanced players to the next level. Here’s a rundown of seven reasons to make it your next amp.