Guitar

Fender's Masterbuilt Godzilla guitar incorporates some interesting and unique electronics, and an iconic look like no other. But it was missing a certain 'wakarimasen...' Until now. You're welcome.

Calling all guitarists who spend way too much time trying to lock in the perfect sound: Groundhog Audio claims its tech can match the tone from any song and drop it into a compact pedal at your feet – no knob twiddling necessary.

A startup dipped its toe into crowdfunding waters more than a decade ago, to fund a quirky compact MIDI guitar. The idea grew into S-type hybrids a few years back, and now Zivix is back with its "most accessible MIDI guitar yet."

More than a decade ago, a startup launched on Kickstarter to fund an automated guitar tuner called the Roadie. Now the company has returned to the platform with the smarter, faster, smoother and more powerful fourth generation.

Every noodler needs to practice. But waiting for others in the house to go out for the day so you can crank up the amp can be frustrating. That's where the Positive Grid Spark Neo comes in, which puts a powerful smart amp on your head.

E Ink and Cream Guitars introduce the first-ever color-shifting electric guitar, which unlocks a whole new level of self-expression. It's a bold and exciting move by the electronic-ink pioneers better known for their more low-key readers and displays.

Bold guitarists looking to push boundaries can go down the digital processing rabbit hole, but Verso's latest oddball build takes a more mechanical approach to shaping tones with the Sine guitar, featuring movable pickups and active expression.

Though playing through a huge rig can be supremely satisfying, it's not really practical for jamming at home. Boss has birthed a new 10-W combo amp that packs tube-like Katana tones and effects into a battery-powered compact frame.

Lava Music has spent the last few years impressing guitarists with a bunch of carbon fiber acoustic/smart guitars. Now the company has taken a bit of a left turn with a string-free touch-enabled digital oddity called the Genie.

You could argue that the American Ultra II is a blasphemy against the purity of Leo Fender's first masterpiece – or you could evaluate this guitar without the baggage of its heritage. Either way, it's certainly a fascinating and inspiring instrument.

Way back in 2016, Yamaha built an actuator into its new TransAcoustic line of acoustic guitars that produced reverb and chorus through the sound hole. The second generation has just launched, and now includes a built-in looper.

A little over 10 years ago, a Phoenix-based startup treated acoustic pickers to a bunch of effects directly through the sound hole courtesy of the smartphone-sized ToneWoodAmp. Now the much-improved second generation device has launched.