Guitar gear

Guitar pedal order is very important. It can make or break the perfect tone if not done right. These are the rules for perfect pedal alignment!

We're putting together an updated collection of the Guitar Geek rig diagrams from what we've been able to find online. Project is ongoing.

A common question that comes up for guitarist getting into using effects is "What order should I put my pedals in and does it really matter?" The answer to the second question is yes and the order can change your tone depending on how you set it up. With that said, there is a "set" order you should put your pedals in, but this is more of a philosophy than a strict rule. I encourage you to move around your pedals and see how they behave in different positions on the pedal board. Now back to…

We list 10 of our best guitar combo amp picks and favorites, covering all the major brands including Fender, Marshall, and Bugera.

What could be better than an infographic? Check out our comprehensive guide to bass guitar effects pedals layout.

Essentials: Jam Session. Shredding Van Halen's Eruption is near impossible without the proper equipment.

We're putting together an updated collection of the Guitar Geek rig diagrams from what we've been able to find online. Project is ongoing.

Slash has over 220 guitars in his arsenal. His best known and loved is his 1959 Les Paul Standard replica built by Kris Derrig. The guitar was bought for Slash by his manager in late 1986 for recording of Appetite for Destruction. The guitar came with Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 pickups and quickly became Slash's main studio instrument. Pretty simple effect pedalboard in 1986 as well: BOSS DD-5 Digital Delay BOSS GE-7 Equalizer (Solo Boosts) Dunlop 535Q Cry Baby Wah (Mr. Brownstone…