Posts by Asad

Five iconic delay pedals you can’t go wrong with.

Looking for a new delay but overwhelmed by the staggering amount of options? Don't worry, we've narrowed the choices down to a list of 5 delay pedals that we think are worth considering.

New Boss RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Station pedals on the horizon

Boss is releasing new versions of its ever popular loop pedals. The RC-5 and RC-500 Loop Stations will feature next generation Boss technologies, with up to 13 hours of stereo recording.

The Stratocaster and the Genius of Leo Fender: A Short History

As the release of the Fender American Professional Series II seems imminent, we take a brief look at the Stratocaster, and how one Leo Fender changed the landscape of music, forever.

Has COVID-19 saved the electric guitar?

As lockdown hit, the future of the guitar industry looked bleak. But now it appears that manufacturers are struggling to meet demand. Has Covid turned around the fate of the electric guitar?

5 floor tuners that cater to every budget

Looking for a floor tuner but not sure which one to get? We've narrowed the choices down to these 5 options that we think would be a worthy addition to any rig.

Gibson, Fender, PRS & Co.: Do guitar brands matter anymore?

Do you think established brands still hold the monopoly on the industry that they used to? Or have modern production methods and techology made brand-consciousness redundant?

Best Gibson Les Paul Alternatives: Top 5 Premium Single-Cut Electric Guitars

Looking for a high-quality single cut guitar but not happy with Gibson's offerings? Here are five Les Paul alternatives that ooze quality and vibe - be warned, they come with a premium price tag!

Fender’s ’57 Champ: Do you really need more than five watts?

While classic rock may conjure images of Les Pauls and rows of Marshall stacks, in truth, many of the legendary tones on our favourite songs were recorded using much smaller amps.

Best Dumble-style pedals: 8 drive effects to emulate THE boutique amp

It's unlikely that most of us will ever get to play a real Dumble. But here are eight pedals that could conceivably get you closer to that legendary sound.

5 guitar recording microphones for any budget

Guitar recording microphones: where to start? If you're in the market for a mic to record your guitar amp, these microphones should have you recording like the pros in no time.

Fender Diamond Legend Cabronita Telecaster for sale at only €111,000!

If it's bling you're after, Fender has you covered. The diamond-studded Fender Diamond Legend Cabronita Telecaster from 2013's NAMM is for sale on Thomann!

Guitar Center reopens its Kansas facility

It seems that Guitar Center is an "essential" business after all! After persuading city officials, Guitar Center's Kansas City warehouse gets the green light to resume operations.

Is Guitar Center headed for insolvency?

The music instrument retailer shuts its Kansas warehouse down after city officials decide that the company does not qualify as an "essential" business.

Sale: PRS SE guitars at heavy discounts while stocks last!

Looking to buy a PRS SE? Look no further! Thomann has dramatically dropped the price of several models in the PRS SE range! Stocks are limited, so hurry up!

The new Fender Tone 3.0 app is all set for release

Fender's upgraded Fender Tone 3.0 app comes with real-time interactivity and seamless integration with the company's latest Mustang digital modelling amps.

Four premium guitars you’ll (probably) never be able to afford

You're in the market for a new guitar and money is no problem. But you want something special, something truly unique. If so, here's a list of guitars that might tickle your fancy.

Is the Stone Deaf FX Noise Reaper pedal your solution for unwanted noise?

Sick of unwanted noise in your signal chain? Boutique effects pedal manufacturer Stone Deaf FX launches the Noise Reaper pedal, to get rid of unwanted sonic clutter.

Brexit: How will the break-up affect touring musicians?

The commemorative 50p coins have been minted, and the blue passports are making a return. But what does Brexit actually mean for the gigging musician?

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. headphones with noise cancellation and Google Assistant

Marshall's latest wireless headphones, the Monitor II A.N.C. headphones are packed with active noise cancellation technology and work with Google Assistant.

T-Minus: A new free app to help tinnitus sufferers

The new T-Minus app was developed with Rupert Brown, a music industry veteran and long-time tinnitus sufferer to offer hope for the many musicians who suffer from tinnitus.