gear

130 years of style: Gretsch Guitars celebrates anniversary with special editions

Gretsch, the music company that started in 1883 as a small shop in Brooklyn, New York, has grown into a…

Gear: Verellen Amplifiers’ Meatsmoke preamp pedal

On a quest for a more explosive sound at a less perilous price, Helms Alee guitarist Ben Verellen designed the…

Street beats: Questlove teams with Ludwig for busker-friendly drum kit

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has partnered with Ludwig drums to release Breakbeats, an easy-to-move, purportedly high-quality drum kit designed for the…

Yeti in your campsite: A solar generator for gadgets

With easy portability and surprising versatility, the Yeti 150 Solar Generator from Goal Zero promises to be the best friend…