As an avid Reverb user, I was pretty excited to try Sweetwater’s new competitor, but it’s been…slow. Reverb gets a lot of flak from the online guitar community, myself included. They have raised fees, been forced into reporting our sales to the IRS (though that’s not really on them), and generally had some bad PRContinue reading “Sweetwater Gear Exchange vs Reverb: My Thoughts”
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One Of My Favorite Brands, Howl Guitars, Is Back For 2024
Image credit: Howl Guitars on Instagram Some of you who have been long time readers here may remember the Howl Guitars Sirena 3 I reviewed many years back. It was one of my absolute favorite guitars for years and years, and reminded me of the pre-pandemic time where guitar manufacturing was booming. New brands andContinue reading “One Of My Favorite Brands, Howl Guitars, Is Back For 2024”
Guitars For Idiots Is Going Grassroots For 2024’s Gear Reviews
There will be more of a focus on smaller, less talked about gear brands and builders, but still plenty of punk rock. 2023 was another great year for all things guitar. We unveiled our top pedal rankings, compared our favorite guitars, and even talked about all the accessories, parts, and amps too. And with allContinue reading “Guitars For Idiots Is Going Grassroots For 2024’s Gear Reviews”
5 Of The Weirdest Interactions With Brands I’ve Had As A Demo/Review Guy
While I love my job, being a demo artist is not always rainbows and butterflies. To celebrate my 5th year of my guitar journalism career (Jan 2019-Jan 2024), I thought we’d take a look back at some of the more humorous and unexpected parts of the job. I foolishly got into this business thinking itContinue reading “5 Of The Weirdest Interactions With Brands I’ve Had As A Demo/Review Guy”
The Guitars For Idiots 2023 Guitar Review Rankings Are In
Guitar reviews from Fender, PRS, and more face off for the internet’s most coveted guitar title. 2023 saw a return to regular guitar reviews here on Guitars For Idiots, which was fantastic news for me. Guitar reviews are what this site has been built off of. While we’ve also done lots of pedal reviews andContinue reading “The Guitars For Idiots 2023 Guitar Review Rankings Are In”
Happy Thanksgiving, Me and RWM Guitars Are Giving Away A Guitar!
Win yourself the RWM RWDCT guitar that I recorded all of 2023’s pedal demos on by entering on Instagram! You read that right, today (the day before Thanksgiving) I’m proud to announce a new guitar giveaway! Me and my friend Ron at RWM Guitars are giving away the RWM RWDCT guitar that I used forContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving, Me and RWM Guitars Are Giving Away A Guitar!”
2023 Guitar Pedal Rankings: Everything We Reviewed This Year
Delays, Double Pedals, Fuzzes, Phasers, Klones, and even a KTR all face off for the coveted #1 spot. 2023 was a return to force for Guitars For Idiots, with weekly articles returning, and no shortage of guitar, pedal, and other gear reviews. We celebrated the end of my PhD, a ton of new gear releases,Continue reading “2023 Guitar Pedal Rankings: Everything We Reviewed This Year”
Looking Back On 2023’s Reviews & Gear Stories
You’ll soon have your fill of guitar and pedal rankings, but what about the other gear we covered? With our best-of lists for guitars and pedals just around the corner, it’s starting to feel like the end of the year. And that makes sense, because it’s pumpkin spice latte season around where I live. IContinue reading “Looking Back On 2023’s Reviews & Gear Stories”
Blink-182 is back with two killer tracks that evoke the untitled era of the band.
“One More Time” and “More Than You Know” have me VERY pumped about the band again. I’m a completely unabashed Blink-182 fan, even if that puts me at odds with the masses of the punk rock crowd I tend to fit in with. Yes, I know they are a pop-punk, and have leaned into popContinue reading “Blink-182 is back with two killer tracks that evoke the untitled era of the band.”
The Best Stuff I Saw At The Makers & Merchants Guitar Showcase
Reclaimed wood, loud fuzz pedals, and lots of loud and annoying blues playing. Last Sunday, I got the chance to go visit the Makers & Merchants Guitar Show, held annually in Worcester, Mass by the wonderful people at Old Truck Guitars and the Melody Maker in Clinton, Mass. My good friend John and me headedContinue reading “The Best Stuff I Saw At The Makers & Merchants Guitar Showcase”
