How popular isCunningham Amps?
In September 2026, people searched for Cunningham Amps by name about 20 times in New Zealand, a 100% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all New Zealand guitar pedal brand searches, placing Cunningham Amps seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about guitar pedal brands, Cunningham Amps appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Cunningham Amps is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
Electro-HarmonixShare of searches 67.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BossShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MXRShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TC ElectronicShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Cunningham AmpsShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top guitar pedal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cunningham Amps was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cunningham Amps is the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Boss1st
Strymon2nd
Electro-Harmonix3rd
TC Electronic4th
MXR5th
JHS Pedals6th
Cunningham Amps7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Boss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Strymon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Electro-Harmonix4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JHS Pedals3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MXR2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TC Electronic2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cunningham Amps2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about guitar pedal brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which guitar pedal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best guitar pedal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best guitar pedal brand in New Zealand for a pedalboard?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best guitar pedals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“guitar effects pedals nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which guitar pedal brands compete with Cunningham Amps?
Share of searches by month for Electro-Harmonix, Boss, MXR, TC Electronic, JHS Pedals, Strymon, Cunningham Amps. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Electro-Harmonix | Boss | MXR | TC Electronic | JHS Pedals | Strymon | Cunningham Amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 14.1% | 7% | 6.3% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.2% | 13% | 4.9% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.1% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.3% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.87% |
| Feb 2026 | 55% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 27.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.2% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 56.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.7% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 9% | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.2% | 12.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.7% | 10% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 67.4% | 890 | +20.3% | +5.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.8% | 130 | +8.3% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 80 | -20% | -2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.1% | 80 | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 70 | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.8% | 50 | -28.6% | -2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 20 | 0% | -0.2 points |
67.4%
Held 1st. 890 estimated branded searches, +20.3% vs prior month. Share +5.8 points.
2.
Boss9.8%
Held 2nd. 130 estimated branded searches, +8.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
MXR6.1%
Held 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
6.1%
Held 4th. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.3%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Strymon3.8%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cunningham Amps changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cunningham Amps in New Zealand rose from 10 to 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cunningham Amps’ share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand increased from 0.78% to 1.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cunningham Amps’ share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0.78% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand guitar pedal brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Electro-Harmonix gained share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand, from 61.7% to 67.4%.

In September 2026, MXR lost share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 6.1%.

In September 2026, Strymon lost share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 3.8%.

In September 2026, TC Electronic lost share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 6.1%.

In September 2026, JHS Pedals lost share of searches among guitar pedal brands in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 5.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cunningham Amps in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Cunningham Amps’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cunningham Amps’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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