Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul ContouR8 sneaked on Instagram

So this sneak preview of this classic design updated for the modern player has the guitar forums alight with discussions this weekend already.

Fender Custom Shop Gary Moore Stratocaster – May 20th?

The plot thickens. It appeared briefly on Facebook and Twitter, has been pulled again and now there is nothing to be seen anywhere. So, Fender, where is this fabled Gary Moore Stratocaster?

Musikmesse 2016: Avantone Pro MP1 MixPhone Headphones

We've just spotted these at Musikmesse, these are wonderful but striking headphones with some unusual features and a high spec.

Musikmesse 2016 Report

Breaking news from Musikmesse 2016!

Musikmesse 2016: Softube teasing something modular – Updated!

Softube are hinting at some virtual modular type action that looks very interesting indeed. Click through for teaser video.

Musikmesse 2016: Antelope leak new products ahead of show

A new Zen desktop audio interface, a compact clock and a huge interface that we've actually seen before

Jet City Amplification: ’45’ amp prototype ‘leaked’ on Facebook

A sneaky peak on Facebook and some audio clips via Soundcloud of what could be. Is the legendary UK amp designer Martin Kidd involved as well?

Happy April Fools everyone! Audified announce ‘DeMixxer’

Fancy a laugh? I had to share this - what a great sense of humour!

Behringer U-PHORIA USB interfaces coming soon… 2 years late!

Apparently the long-awaited UMC1820 and UMC404HD USB audio interfaces by Behringer are nearly upon us, but details are still sketchy.

Not so secret, secret Eventide/Visconti/Bowie Plugin

Now 2 years in the making, Eventide have published a story around this hopeful release in partnership with Tony Visconti.

You’ll soon have to pay for SoundCloud

Sources say that SoundCloud could be subscription-only by July...

Gibson downgraded by Moody’s due to “weak results”

Gibson approach to business 'the riskiest' says market report. Were the 2015 range of guitars a major factor in this result?

Fender Squier ‘Jarman’ signature guitars: Offset oddness coming later this year

These signature offset guitars created for The Cribs' Jarman brothers are due out in September, but have yet to be given an official model name.

Way Huge Camel Toe MK2 finally announced!

The return of an old favourite. Jeorge Tripps shares an image of the new Camel Toe Mark II triple overdrive.

New TR-606 Drumatix expansion for Roland’s Aira TR-8?

Will Roland finally satisfy users' wishes and expand their Rhythm Performer with more than just a 7X7 kit?

Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 700 Bass Amp

A small format bass head with built in drive based on DarkGlass pedals.

Rumoured Gary Moore Fender Custom Shop Red Strat for 2016

Looks like Fender are about to honour the late guitarist with a Custom Shop recreation of his famous and much loved 'Red Strat'.

Mooer Mooergan: Squeezing a large organ into a small box…

A pocket sized organ for your sonic arsenal. New for 2016 and should be available soon.

Werner ‘Custom’ Schottercaster guitars….

'Gravel' Caster Series of 'unique' guitars. One for the road?

Manson Guitar Works and Cort have announced a new Red Sparkle MBC-1

Mansons/Cort announce a new Matt Bellamy Signature model in a tasty red sparkle finish. Go grab one and plug in, baby?

Malekko new Sneak Attack and Lil Buddy Pedal to be finally released?

Originally announced in 2015, this didn't materialise last year. But now Malekko that shipping is due in March 2016.

Product leak: Antelope Audio, GOLIATH – Thunderbolt audio interface

Is this the ultimate audio interface? Rumours around the next Antelope release look very exciting.

NAMM 2016: TV Jones announce a new ‘hybrid’ Telecaster Pickup

New pickup based on classic '50s hardware.

PRS John Mayer Signature model guitar for 2016?

Contrary to expectations, PRS didn't announce a John Mayer Signature at NAMM 2016. But the man himself was seen playing a new guitar at a gig this weekend...