Guitar
Death By Audio Total Sonic Annihilation 2: Cthulhu madness in pedal form?
07 Dec 2018 · If you are a full-on noise terrorist with aspirations toward sonic mayhem, you might need Death By Audio's new Total Sonic Annihilation 2. Insanity awaits you!
Pedaltrain SST: A tiny tuner to save space on cramped pedalboards
07 Dec 2018 · Run out of pedalboard real estate? Don't know which pedal to get rid of to fit on that new distortion you splashed out on? The Pedaltrain SST is a tiny tuner that can free up some valuable space.
IK Multimedia expands AmpliTube iOS 4.7 with 10 new licensed models
07 Dec 2018 · The Amplitube iOS 4.7 version brings new licensed amp models and effects, including gear by Dr Z, Jet City, Orange, Carvin, Morley, T-Rex, Seymour Duncan and Wampler.
PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 Graveyard II Limited pulls out all the stops
06 Dec 2018 · This dark, broody PRS Private Stock guitar has some fantastic touches and excellent hardware - and uses woods harvested from maple trees standing sentry over an old graveyard...
Fender Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass: A glitzy new model for a bass icon
05 Dec 2018 · Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea gets a new active signature bass model that coaxes a lot out of a single pickup and builds on the previous signature Jazz Bass version bearing his name.
Gibson at NAMM 2019 – Yes, they will be there this time!
05 Dec 2018 · Winter NAMM 2019, Stand 207 will be the place to be. Why? Gibson has confirmed it's attending the upcoming show after their unfortunate decision to pull out of the 2018 edition.
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-355: It’s finally here!
05 Dec 2018 · That Epiphone new Joe Bonamassa limited edition ES-355 we wrote about earlier this year is just about to be released, bringing classy looks as well as some useful and attractive hardware.
Gibson says goodbye to Memphis
04 Dec 2018 · Gibson is officially moving out of Memphis and consolidating its guitar production at its Nashville factory. That means all its electric guitars will now be made under one roof.
Fender American Performer Series new for 2019 – Too much choice?
03 Dec 2018 · The news is out: Fender is about to announce its new American Performer Series for 2019, including Stratocasters, Telecasters, a Mustang, Jazzmaster, P-Bass, Mustang Bass and Jazz Bass models!
’51 Telecaster PJ Bass: A bass guitar from Fender’s Parallel Universe
02 Dec 2018 · Is Fender closing out the Parallel Universe series with a bass? The intriguingly styled and well-specified ’51 Telecaster PJ Bass is possibly the last model in the series for 2018
Electro Harmonix: Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi, Nano Battalion and Flatiron Fuzz
01 Dec 2018 · Electro Harmonix has just announced the new Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi, Nano Battalion and Flatiron Fuzz pedals. Something for everyone and lots of dirt all round!
Maple on Maple: PRS SE Custom limited edition guitars for Europe
01 Dec 2018 · PRS Europe has just announced a new limited series of 'Maple on Maple' SE Custom guitars - the best part is perhaps that these limited editions cost the same as the standard versions.
Guitar sustain: Do heavier guitars really sustain for longer?
30 Nov 2018 · 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.
Fender relaunches the Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster (a slight return)
29 Nov 2018 · Yet another Fender Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster. Announced at Summer NAMM, this Mexico-built Strat comes in at well under a grand. Are you experienced enough to own one?
Horizon Devices Nano Attack: A single-knob Djent box?
28 Nov 2018 · The latest pedal from Mish Mansoor's Horizon Devices is a single-knob affair based around their popular Precision Drive's ability to tighten your low-end signal. Perfect for Djent!
Gibson B.B. King “Lucille” ES limited edition – in Alpine White!
28 Nov 2018 · The Gibson B.B. King Lucille ES model gets a limited edition run for 2019 - in Alpine White! It's based on the famous instrument Mr King rescued from the flames...
Billy Corgan: “Paint colour changes the sound of a guitar”
27 Nov 2018 · 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...
Chapman ML3 Modern Semi-Hollow Obsidian Burst: A USA Exclusive
27 Nov 2018 · Chappers has just announced his latest iteration of the ML3, but the only problem is that it is an American only exclusive model, so you'll need to get one from Guitar Centre in the US!
Cornell Amps Traveller 5: The ideal 5 Watt combo amplifier?
27 Nov 2018 · UK amp guru Denis Cornell has just announced his new boutique Traveller 5 all-valve combo amplifier - this thing has lots of appeal for players needing great but portable tube amp tones.
Joyo extends new R Series with R-03 UZI distortion pedal
26 Nov 2018 · The latest Joyo R-Series pedal has just been announced, along with a very decent-sounding official demo video. At a mere GBP 50, could the new R-03 UZI Distortion pedal rock your world?
EMMA Electronic ND-1 Navigator: A new analogue/digital hybrid delay pedal
26 Nov 2018 · EMMA Electronic brings us the ND-1 Navigator, a delay pedal with an analogue signal path and digital control that provides plenty of options without forcing you to navigate cryptic menus.
Can Cort conquer the budget baritone market with the KX257B?
25 Nov 2018 · Looking to pick up a cheap 7-string baritone electric guitar? Loaded with EMG RetroActive Super77-7st pickups, the new Cort KX257B seven-string will command your attention.