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The Mad Professor Super Black: A Blackface amp in a pedal (and a bit of a bargain)
04 Dec 2019 · Mad Professor's new Super Black is a Fender Blackface amp-in-a-box pedal, adding classic '60s valve amp sounds to your favourite guitar amp. Plus, it has a built-in overdrive pedal too!
Former Catalinbread mastermind Howard Gee is building a new fuzz pedal!
03 Dec 2019 · Mr Kittycastermusic aka Howard Gee almost vanished from the pedal scene after leaving Catalinbread. But is a new fuzz pedal in thew works? Are we witnessing the birth of a new pedal company?
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) LifePedal 2019 Silver: The final limited edition!
02 Dec 2019 · Back for a final limited run of 250 units, one of the most sought-after pedals around is back. Miss out on the last Black or Gold editions? Here is a last chance to grab a limited edition version.
Best Christmas gifts for guitarists: Top 10 stocking fillers for guitar addicts
28 Nov 2019 · Need some suggestions for Christmas gifts or stocking fillers for the plucker in your house? Here are our Top 10 gift ideas for guitarists - and you won't need to break the bank to buy any of these!
Mesa/Boogie Mark Five: 25 1×10 combo – Small footprint, huge tone
28 Nov 2019 · The new Mark Five: 25 1x10 combo is Mesa/Boogie's way of condensing its flagship combo yet retaining all the classic tube tone you would expect from a Mk V amp.
New Leslie rotary speaker effect pedals for guitar: Neo Micro Vent 122 and 16 pedals
27 Nov 2019 · Due out early 2020, these two new Leslie simulator micro pedals from Neo Instruments are based on the classic Leslie 122 rotary speaker and the Fender Vibratone. And they sound pretty juicy, too.
J Rocket Audio APE pedal adds vintage echo tone to your digital delays
26 Nov 2019 · Delay pedal fans: Not getting enough mojo from your digital delay? J Rockett Audio's APE gives you that old Echoplex EP3 preamp tone, adding a classic preamp sound to your existing delay.
Coming soon: The Thorpy FX Camoflange analogue flanger pedal, hand-built in the UK
26 Nov 2019 · ThorpyFX has just announced the new Camoflange analogue flanger effect pedal. Designed by Adrian Thorpe and Dan Coggins of Lovetone fame, this analogue flanger looks pretty darn sweet.
The Tetanuscaster: Nail your metal tones!
24 Nov 2019 · The Tetanuscaster is a guitar made from used nails pulled from old pallets. Yes, you might well need your shots refreshed before you pick out riffs on this one. Cracking build video!
Is the Orange Crush Acoustic 30 the dream amp for buskers?
23 Nov 2019 · The Orange Crush Acoustic 30 packs plenty of features into its compact form factor. Two channels, effects and battery power option will make this an attractive one for buskers.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim: Reverse, Reverb and Delay effects in one pedal
23 Nov 2019 · The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim is the successor to the Rêver, combining a reverse effect, a reverb and a modulated delay in one device for a spherical, textural multi-effect.
Mesa Boogie CabClone IR and CabClone IR Plus: Two new cab sim pedals launched
22 Nov 2019 · Has Mesa Boogie missed the mark with its new CabClone IR and CabClone IR Plus cabinet simulation pedals? The quality looks to be there, but are these boxes missing a trick in terms of flexibility?
Godin reheats the Radiator, overhauling a classic ’90s guitar model for 2019
22 Nov 2019 · Godin reissues its Radiator 20 years after its release in 1999 and giving it a thorough overhaul along the way. If the price is right, this could be one to watch for 2019 and beyond.
Epiphone launches Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard “Norm Burst” limited edition
22 Nov 2019 · Joe Bonamassa has just announced a new Epiphone Ltd Ed 1960 Les Paul Standard 'Norm Burst' signature model, to add to his already huge list of signature instruments.
Blacked Out:17 leading effects pedal brands partner to release 19 pedals!
21 Nov 2019 · Boutique pedal companies around the world have released a series of blacked out limited edition models, following on from the huge social media campaign earlier this week. This is so cool.
Carvin MACH100 squeezes a 100-Watt stereo amp into a pocket-sized pedal
21 Nov 2019 · The new Carvin MACH100 crams a 100-Watt stereo amp into a pocket-sized pedal. Is this the perfect backup for gigging guitarists nervous that their old tube amp might pack up during a live show?
JHS makes good things better with Color Box Version 2 preamp pedal
20 Nov 2019 · The JHS Color Box Version 2 preamp pedal looks like it could be a great solution for studio work. Neve 1073-based and sporting a new EQ section, this version could prove an enticing proposition.
#BLACKEDXOUT is all over Instagram, but what does it mean?
19 Nov 2019 · Have you been on Instagram today? Then you may have seen the huge #BLACKEDXOUT campaign involving lots of boutique guitar companies. But what does it all mean?
Big savings on Marshall Origin 20H Head and 20C Combo
19 Nov 2019 · Thomann has great deal on the all tube 20 watt Marshall Origin 20H amp head and 20C Combo. This feature packed amp has all those classic British amp tones and is now at a bargain price
ESP presents a slew of stunning new LTD models ahead of Winter NAMM 2020
19 Nov 2019 · ESP has just previewed the first wave of new LTD models lineup for next year. Billed as Phase 1, these stunning new guitars should all be at Winter NAMM 2020.
Joyo Preamp House: A compact, affordable modelling pedal with 9 preamp flavours
18 Nov 2019 · The new Joyo Preamp House pedal manages to cram in nine amp models including classics from Fender, Vox and Marshall, plus more modern models like ENGL, Mesa and Friedman too.
Fender Japan brings back the Swinger for a limited run
18 Nov 2019 · Fender reissues an oddball 60s classic, the Swinger, for the Japanese market. If you're into retro guitars, you're gonna love this one! But it might prove hard to buy outside Japan...