Is Fender about to discontinue the American Professional Series?

Rumours have been circulating online that Fender is about to discontinue its popular American Professional series of guitars - we decided to have a closer look...

Warm Audio teases a new guitar product, and it sounds foxxy…

Could Warm Audio's latest video be teasing a re-make of the legendary Foxx Tone Machine pedal? It would mark Warm Audio's first foray into the guitar product market...

Gibson Signature Les Paul for Tool’s Adam Jones enters production

Remember the Gibson Adam Jones Signature model from NAMM? The Silverburst Les Paul Custom has now entered production, per Tool's Instagram page. Will it ship by this summer?

MacBooks may get touch-enabled surfaces: new ways to interact with your DAW?

Apple is exploring new, touch-enabled ways to interact with Mac applications on its MacBook laptops. The potential for a built-in DAW controller is real!

Behringer Jam: an MPC-style sampling groove box?

Is Behringer working on an MPC-style sampling groove box named Jam? On the same day as the AKAI MPC Live II announcement, the company has posted a render on Facebook that suggests so.

Epiphone Prophecy Flying V and Explorer teased by Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian

Gibson's Cesar Gueikian has just teased a new Epiphone Prophecy Flying V and an Explorer on his Instagram page. Both models come factory fitted with Fishman Fluence pickups, ready to rock!

Fender to stop producing ash guitar bodies

Fender is to phase out the use of ash on most of its guitars, including standard Strats and Teles. Apparently, climate change and destructive pests have made ash increasingly difficult to source.

Rumour: Apple to launch 14.1” MacBook Pro with Mini LED display

Rumours are sweeping the tech world that Apple is preparing a broadside of new MacBook Pros, iMacs and iPads - including a new 14.1" MacBook Pro size that should please musicians.

Leak: Is Apple introducing a new 13-inch MacBook Pro?

According to a leak on Twitter, Apple may be working on a new 13" MacBook Pro. Judging by the results of a 3DMark Time Spy Benchmark test, the 2020 13" MacBook Pro will be a great performer.

Elektron releases a mysterious teaser video, hinting at something new

Elektron has posted a mysterious teaser video on its Facebook page. The short clip is accompanied by the words "meet the machines" and a hint that something is coming on February 26.

Gibson issues cease and desist to Kiesel Guitars – Déjà vu?

Kiesel Guitars is the latest manufacturer to recieve a 'cease and desist' letter from Gibson's lawyers. Jeff Kiesel goes online to share why he thinks Gibson will lose.

Polyend teases a new product: what could it be?

Polyend has released a teaser for a new product. We don't know much yet, but the sights and sounds do contain some clues. Is Polyend working on a granular sampler / sequencer? Now with more videos!

Phil X and Jerry Cantrell to join Gibson in 2020

The big news at Winter NAMM this weekend was that two new high profile artists had joined Gibson's official roster. Which means that the US guitar giant could be in for a big year for 2020.

NAMM 2020: LEAK! Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH

The new Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH has leaked online. Bringing you a mini offset with twin humbuckers in three colours, it might even fit inside your rucksack?

NAMM 2020: LEAK! Squier Paranormal Series

The new 2020 Squier Paranormal Series is imminent and has been leaked online. It includes models like the Toronado, Supersonic, Baritone P90 Cabronita and more

NAMM 2020: New Danelectro models teased on Instagram

It looks like we will be seeing some more reissues of old Danelectro vintage inspired guitars during Winter NAMM this year, as they have been teasing two new models on Instagram.

NAMM 2020: Chase Bliss Audio teasing Automatone CXM 1978

What is Chase Bliss Audio teasing on Instagram? It is called the Automatone CXM 1978. Could it be a re-imagining of the 1978 Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb?

NAMM 2020: Leak – Electro Harmonix 1440 Looper

The new Electro Harmonix 1440 Looper pedal has just leaked ahead of Winter NAMM. Reverse and Octave are back on board the EHX 1440 Looper, but what about the special 1-shot function?

NAMM 2020: Leak – Electro Harmonix Pitch Fork + pitch shifter

Could the new Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork + become the ultimate pitch shifter? It offers more octaves than others and two pitch shift engines. Another EHX leak ahead of Winter NAMM.

NAMM 2020: LEAK – Dual Stereo Reverb Electro Harmonix Oceans 12

Drive two stereo reverbs in parallel or in series at the same time? Yup, with the Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 effects pedal that has just been leaked it is all possible.

NAMM 2020: Leaked! Fender Limited Edition HM Strat 2020

Fender might be about to announce a reissue of an old 80s shredder guitar, the Limited Edition HM Strat 2020 model - Check out the eye-popping 80s finishes on these!

NAMM 2020: Leaked! Fender Player Lead III 2020 Purple Metallic

It looks like Fender is about to announce a new Player Lead III 2020 model at Winter NAMM! It's a reissue of the 1982 original and available in a few striking finishes. Here's what we know so far.

NAMM 2020: Kemper Kone Celestion speaker hosting 16 imprints leaked!

Is Kemper releasing the speaker from its Kemper Kabinet, the Kone, as a separate product? It looks like you may soon be able to buy the speaker from the Kabinet and install it in a standard cab.

NAMM 2020: Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin leaked

A new Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin has been spotted online, if true it offers analogue processing for your DAW of choice, it will also act as a standalone pedal and more.