# No Fear Gear

> Independent guitar gear journalism: honest reviews, buyer guides, and how-tos for players who want clear picks - no pay-to-play, no recycled press copy.

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- [Guitars](https://nofeargear.com/guitars)
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  - [Modulation](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/modulation)
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  - [Pedal Comparisons](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/comparisons)
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  - [Live Audio](https://nofeargear.com/recording-live-audio/live-audio)
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  - [Comparisons](https://nofeargear.com/guides/comparisons)
  - [How to Choose](https://nofeargear.com/guides/how-to-choose)
  - [Tips & Troubleshooting](https://nofeargear.com/guides/tips-troubleshooting)
- [Drums](https://nofeargear.com/drums)
- [Keys & Synths](https://nofeargear.com/keys-synths)

## Series reading lists

- [Modding 101](https://nofeargear.com/series/modding-101)
- [Acoustic Amp Quick Picks](https://nofeargear.com/series/acoustic-amp-quick-picks)

## Articles

- [Must-Have Drum Accessories for Quieter Practice](https://nofeargear.com/drums/article/must-have-drum-accessories-for-quieter-practice)
- [Efnote Pro Electronic Drums: Who Are They for?](https://nofeargear.com/drums/article/efnote-pro-electronic-drums-who-are-they-for)
- [DOD Drag: You’ve Never Heard Analog Delay Like This](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/dod-drag-youve-never-heard-analog-delay-like-this)
- [How to Choose the Pro-level Analog Delay Pedal That’s Right for You](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/how-to-choose-the-pro-level-analog-delay-pedal-thats-right-for-you)
- [Best Experimental Guitar Effects Pedals for Sound Design](https://nofeargear.com/posts/best-experimental-guitar-pedals-sound-design)
- [TC-Helicon Harmony V100: The Acoustic Amp With a Full Vocal Suite Built In](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/tc-helicon-harmony-v100-acoustic-amp)
- [Yamaha THR30IIA Wireless: Practice and Performance in One Desktop Amp](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/yamaha-thr30iia-wireless-acoustic-amp)
- [How to Use a Talk Box — Tips for Success](https://nofeargear.com/posts/how-to-use-a-talk-box)
- [Is Flawless Intonation Possible? Understanding True Temperament Frets](https://nofeargear.com/posts/true-temperament-frets-explained)
- [Gibson Discontinued the Les Paul — the Fall and Rise of an Iconic Electric Guitar](https://nofeargear.com/posts/gibson-discontinued-the-les-paul)
- [What’s the Difference Between Fuzz, Distortion, and Overdrive?](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/whats-the-difference-between-fuzz-distortion-and-overdrive)
- [Best Tuner Pedals That Offer Something Extra](https://nofeargear.com/posts/best-tuner-pedals-that-offer-something-extra)
- [Best Tremolo Pedals in 2025](https://nofeargear.com/posts/best-tremolo-pedals-in-2025)
- [Best Direct Boxes for the Modern Guitarist](https://nofeargear.com/posts/best-direct-boxes-for-the-modern-guitarist)
- [Ultimate Delay Under $100](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/ultimate-delay-under-100)
- [Delay Pedal Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/delay-pedal-buying-guide)
- [Compact Modeling Pedals Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/posts/compact-modeling-pedals-buying-guide)
- [How to Choose an Amp Modeler for Your Guitar Rig](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/how-to-choose-an-amp-modeler-for-your-guitar-rig)
- [Acoustic Tone Hack: Unlock Your Guitar’s Hidden Potential With an Acoustic Compressor Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/posts/acoustic-tone-hack-unlock-your-guitars-hidden-potential-with-an-acoustic-compressor-pedal)
- [Mosky Blue Delay Analog Effects Pedal — Find or Fail?](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/mosky-blue-delay-analog-effects-pedal-find-or-fail)
- [Peavey Decade Preamp Pedal Review: The Pedal That Sounds Wrong on Purpose](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/peavey-decade-preamp-pedal-review)
- [The Fishman Loudbox Micro Acoustic Amplifier is a Singer-songwriter’s Dream Come True](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/the-fishman-loudbox-micro-acoustic-amplifier-is-a-singer-songwriters-dream-come-true)
- [Casio Dimension Shifter Explained: What This Strap-Mounted Expression Controller Can Actually Do](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/casio-dimension-shifter-dn-se10)
- [Acoustic Amp Master Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-amp-master-buying-guide)
- [Deep Dive: Earthquaker Devices Scrolls Preamp Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/deep-dive-earthquaker-devices-scrolls-preamp-pedal)
- [Fender Squier Debut Stratocaster](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/fender-squier-debut-stratocaster)
- [How to Choose a Looper Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/how-to-choose-a-looper-pedal)
- [Walrus Fundamental Delay Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/walrus-fundamental-delay-pedal)
- [Sonicake Sonic IR Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/sonicake-sonic-ir-pedal)
- [Non-Fender Telecasters — Michael Kelly ’58 Thinline](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/non-fender-telecasters-michael-kelly-58-thinline)
- [Is the Mooer Hornet 15 the Best Beginner Guitar Amp?](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/is-the-mooer-hornet-15-the-best-beginner-guitar-amp)
- [Bass Modeler Shootout: Darkglass Anagram vs. Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini vs. LINE 6 Helix Floor](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/bass-modeler-shootout-darkglass-anagram-vs-neural-dsp-quad-cortex-mini-vs-line-6-helix-floor)
- [Easy Ways to Improve Your Plugged-In Acoustic Guitar Tone](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/easy-ways-to-improve-your-plugged-in-acoustic-guitar-tone)
- [How Do I Choose the Best MIDI Controller for my Plug-Ins?](https://nofeargear.com/recording-live-audio/article/how-do-i-choose-the-best-midi-controller-for-my-plug-ins)
- [Is it Worth Buying a Hardware Synthesizer in 2026?](https://nofeargear.com/keys-synths/article/is-it-worth-buying-a-hardware-synthesizer-in-2026)
- [Are Coated Guitar Strings Better Than Uncoated Strings?](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/are-coated-guitar-strings-better-than-uncoated-strings)
- [Are Round Core Strings More “Slinky”?](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/are-round-core-strings-more-slinky)
- [You Need These Accessories In Your Home Studio](https://nofeargear.com/recording-live-audio/article/you-need-these-accessories-in-your-home-studio)
- [Don’t Forget These Must-Have Live Performance Solutions](https://nofeargear.com/recording-live-audio/article/dont-forget-these-must-have-live-performance-solutions)
- [How to Record Big-Room Drum Sounds at Home](https://nofeargear.com/drums/article/how-to-record-big-room-drum-sounds-at-home)
- [Acoustic Amp Live Performance Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-amp-live-performance-buying-guide)
- [Acoustic Amp Buying Guide for Practice and Songwriting](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-amp-buying-guide-for-practice-and-songwriting)
- [Acoustic Amp Buying Guide for Content Creators](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-amp-buying-guide-for-content-creators)
- [Acoustic Guitar Amp Buying Guide for Better Busking](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-guitar-amp-buying-guide-for-better-busking)
- [Blackstar Acoustic:CORE 30](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/blackstar-acoustic-core-30)
- [How Do I Use a Real Cab With My Amp Modeler?](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/how-do-i-use-a-real-cab-with-my-amp-modeler)
- [Perform Live with Your Amp Modeler](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/how-to-perform-live-with-your-amp-modeler)
- [Meet The VOX VX50AG Acoustic Guitar Amp](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/vox-vx50ag-acoustic-amp)
- [How to Choose a Headphone Guitar Amp](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/how-to-choose-a-headphone-guitar-amp)
- [Certano T Bender](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/certano-t-bender)
- [Sonicake Matribox II](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/nfgg-sonicake-matribox-ii)
- [Compressor Pedal Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/compressor-pedal-buying-guide)
- [How to Choose a MIDI Loop Switcher for Your Pedalboard](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/how-to-choose-a-midi-loop-switcher)
- [How to Mic Guitar Amplifier for Recording](https://nofeargear.com/recording-live-audio/article/how-to-mic-a-guitar-amplifier-for-recording)
- [Peavey Bandit Supreme Teal Stripe Preamp Pedal: What to Know Before You Buy](https://nofeargear.com/posts/peavey-bandit-supreme-teal-stripe-preamp-pedal)
- [How to Choose an Acoustic Preamp Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/posts/how-to-choose-an-acoustic-preamp-pedal)
- [How to Choose a Delay Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/how-to-choose-a-delay-pedal)
- [How to Choose an Overdrive Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/how-to-choose-an-overdrive-pedal)
- [Acoustic Amps Quick Pick: The Taylor Circa 74 Offers Much More Than a Pretty Face](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/acoustic-amps-quick-pick-taylor-circa-74-offers-much-more-than-a-pretty-face)
- [Is the Blackstar Sonnet 120 Big Enough for the Stage?](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/blackstar-sonnet-120-acoustic-amp)
- [Overdrive Pedal Buying Guide](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/overdrive-pedal-buying-guide)
- [The Dean Guitars Story: How the Brand Survived Three Near-Deaths](https://nofeargear.com/posts/the-dean-guitars-story)
- [Indio 040 Deluxe Jazzmaster vs Fender Blog](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/indio-040-dlx-jazzmaster-blog)
- [Non-Fender Telecasters — Michael Kelly ’59 Thinline](https://nofeargear.com/guitars/article/non-fenders-telecasters-michael-kelly-59-thinline)
- [Finding the Best Mini Amp Under 100](https://nofeargear.com/amps-modelers/article/finding-the-best-mini-amp-under-100)
- [Getting to Know the Digitech Trio Plus Band Creator and Looper Pedal](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/getting-to-know-the-digitech-trio-plus-band-creator-and-looper-pedal)
- [Best Overdrive Pedal Under $50](https://nofeargear.com/guitar-pedals/article/best-overdrive-pedal-under-50)

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