144 Results for "Fender"

Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon Overdrive: Tweed inspired vintage tones in a pedal

Tweed amp retro vibe in a pedal, anyone? Crazy Tube Circuits has taken two classic vintage Fender amps and tried to crystallise the spirit and tone of both into one affordable pedal.

Ceramic vs. Alnico: Which pickups sound better?

It's one of the oldest controversies in the guitar world: Ceramic vs. Alnico. Many players believe that Alnico is "warmer", whereas Ceramic sounds "colder". True? All is finally revealed...

Guitar sustain: Do heavier guitars really sustain for longer?

Heavier guitars sustain for longer - don't they? Or is this one of the biggest myths about electric guitar? YouTuber Darrell Braun has made a little video to help you decide if it's true - or not.

Markus 88: a spectral modelled Stage 88 electric piano

Sampleson has taken their Rhodes samples apart and found that they only need to tune sine waves to accurately recreate the entire spectrum of sound. Markus 88 is only 25MB and sounds like a 2GB instrument.

Billy Corgan: “Paint colour changes the sound of a guitar”

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has, er, a unique take on the old "what guitar hardware sounds best" discussion, having gone on record stating that white guitars sound better to him...

Women account for 50% of new guitarists, says Fender

Fender says that women now account for half of new guitarists picking up the instrument for the first time. Could the likes of pop icons Taylor Swift and rock legends like Nita Strauss be the cause?

Summer NAMM 2018: Charvel announces SD24 Justin Aufdemkampe, and more

The Miss May I guitarist gets his own signature model for 2018, with Charvel also introducing more new models at Summer NAMM including the Super Stock 1888 and Pro-Mod DK24 models.

PRS John Mayer Silver Sky prototype teased on Instagram

A new prototype of the PRS John Mayer Silver Sky has been spotted on Instagram, labelled as Colour Version 5.0.1. Will we be seeing it available in new finishes any time soon?

Kurt Cobain Fender Jag-Stang prototype up for sale: Smells like profit?

This design by Kurt Cobain was always a little suspect, but many fans adored him, and accepted this model as cool. Now you could own one of the two original prototypes made.

Pitch Pilot: A cool new pitch bending add-on for your guitar

You want country style bends, but don't want to ruin your guitar with routing? Well then forget the B-Bender and get yourself a Pitch Pilot instead, it's simple to fit and easy to use.

Virtual Guitar Amp Software Round-up Part Three: IK Multimedia AmpliTube 4

In this week's Virtual Guitar Amp Roundup I go over IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 4 software and give you an insight into what makes this a very flexible and customisable package for guitarists.

John Mayer speaks out to defend his PRS Silver Sky signature model

That John Mayer guitar has caused quite a stir in the guitar world, so much so that John has now made a video addressing the how and why it came about in the first place.

Roadie 2 Tuner – The guitarist’s ultimate tool?

Do you suffer from keeping track of guitar tunings, have tuning problems caused by owning multiple guitars or maybe you just love guitar gadgets? Roadie 2 is here to make life easier.

Fender’s “Roasted Earth”: A reply to the PRS Silver Sky!

Images have surfaced of a new guitar by Fender - the "Roasted Earth"! This reply to the Silver Sky has it all: two humbuckers, a tremolo system and a funky reverse headstock. It's too good to be true!

PRS John Mayer Silver Sky signature guitar – It’s official!

Leaked a few weeks ago via a PRS dealer, the signature PRS John Mayer 'Stratocaster-alike' Silver Sky model is now official and available for pre-order in four different finishes. Will this be a modern classic?

ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical: More Bassman for your buck?

Now available in a more pedalboard-friendly 'vertical' edition, the new ZVex '59 Sound Vertical also saves you money as well as real estate on your board.

Fender Mustang GT 100 amplifier Bluetooth Fail!

Pretty big Bluetooth issue discovered in the Fender Mustang 100 amplifier series and it is such a fail, it makes you wonder how Fender ever let it past final testing...

PRS John Mayer Signature Silver Sky model leaked!

A certain PRS guitar dealer has leaked details of the new PRS John Mayer 'Silver Sky' signature model ahead of its official release! And this guitar certainly is a looker.

Is the PRS John Mayer ‘Stratocaster’ about to drop?

It's been rumoured for a year, and for the first time John Mayer has posted the first clean photo of a PRS model that looks a lot like a Fender Stratocaster...

Jef’s Top 3 Bits of Guitar Gear and Gadgets at NAMM 2018

Our favourite three cool, exciting new guitar related products for 2018 all revealed at this year's Winter NAMM Show, with gear by Fender, Line 6 and Game Changer Audio.

Mad Professor Little Tweedy Drive pedal – Tweed tones in pedal format?

The Mad Professor has a new overdrive pedal inspired by '50s Tweed Deluxe amp tone - can it successfully recreate those classic tones? Check out the A/B demo video and judge for yourself.

Dr Z and The Eagles’ Joe Walsh collaborate on new Z-Plus guitar amp

Take it easy with classic American Tweed amp tones from the new Z-Plus guitar combo, designed in collaboration with The Eagles' Joe Walsh. Not cheap, but a great amp on paper.

OD Guitars’ Cybele: a new Telecaster(-ish) guitar for high performance styles

When you want an updated version of a classic '50s guitar shape designed for high performance playing styles and offering lots of bespoke options, this guitar should be on your radar.

Rock N Roll Relics Jet: Boutique mojo and cool vintage vibes

If you are looking for a cool vintage American guitar, then this boutique guitar company should be on your radar. Plenty of option permutations to drool over here!