Suede Social: Guitar Forum

No ads. No affiliate links. No shills. Read independent guitar takes, build a real Rig Card, and join forum arguments grounded in the gear people actually play.

Suede Social is an independent guitar magazine and forum built around real rigs, honest gear coverage, and useful conversation.

Read guitar news and reviews, build a Rig Card, browse pedalboards and tone recipes, and join discussions without ads or affiliate links.

READ THE GEAR PRESS DIFFERENTLY

The Internet Has Thoughts puts launch-week coverage beside what owners say after the return window closes. Follow source-backed takes on pedals, amps, guitars, and the people who play them.

FIGHT ABOUT THE SUEDE 100

Browse Suede's ranked best-and-worst gear list, read the case for every choice, and take the argument into the forum.

BUILD A RIG CARD

Put your guitars, amps, and pedals on one public card. Share the signal chain you actually play, discover other members' rigs, and trade settings that work.

JOIN THE GUITAR FORUM

Talk tone, setup and maintenance, Rig Diaries, buying decisions, and everything off-topic. Start threads, reply, and follow conversations grounded in the gear behind each member.

ONE COMMUNITY ON WEB AND iOS

Your handle, Rig Card, threads, and replies stay with your account across Suede Social on the web and in the iOS app. Sign in with Apple or Google.

COMMUNITY CONTROLS

Block or report accounts and content. Delete your account from settings whenever you choose.

No ads. No affiliate links. No paid editorial placements. The verdict is the product.