Guitar Journal: Eastman FullerTone Offset & More
Plus, Jam Pedals and Collision Devices new releases
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This week’s Guitar Journal is dedicated to some of the products you should be checking out this year. With the NAMM show just around the corner, I’ve picked three great new products for you to look at this week. We will take a brief look at several new gear announcements and see what 2026 has in store for us guitarists.
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Jam Pedals RetroVibe mk.4
The newly updated RetroVibe mk.4 is Jam Pedals latest take on their popular boutique analog Uni-Vibe effect. Their engineers have widened the span of both the Depth and Speed controls, allowing for more extreme settings than previous versions.
Updated Uni-Vibe
Most notably, the new iteration introduces modern utility features that bridge the gap between vintage tone and contemporary stage needs. These include Tap Tempo for precise rhythmic synchronisation, Ramping Functions that allow dynamic speed transitions during a performance, and Expression Control via a dedicated input for standard passive 10k expression pedals, which allows players to manipulate modulation speed in real-time.
Pricing
It sounds glorious, chewy, and vintage. The new V4 will cost $437/£392/€449 and can be ordered now at Thomann.
Collision Devices Snack Series
Collision Devices has officially pulled the curtain back on the Snack Series, a new line of compact pedals that blend striking industrial design with a hybrid of analog and digital processing.
Comprised of a Fuzz, a Pitcher, and a Delay, the series introduces a unified “6-control topology” housed in a unique, elongated wedge-shaped enclosure.
If you haven’t yet tried their pedals, then be sure to add them to the ones to try in 2026, as they make some really interesting gear. Their Crushturnal is a popular place to start, for example.
Magic Knob
All three pedals are priced at €199 and share a common architecture: three distinct modes, three onboard presets, and a mysterious “Magic Knob” that adapts its function based on the selected mode.
Collision Devices has prioritised a “performance-first” layout. Every pedal in the series features Analog Dry Through to preserve the integrity of the original guitar signal, along with a Full Wet mode for studio applications.
This new Snack Series looks very affordable, so make sure you give them your attention this year. Below is a brief overview of each new pedal.
The SNACK Fuzz: From Saturation to “Chainsaw”
The Snack Fuzz offers a wide spectrum of grit, utilising both traditional and digital-style textures.
- Soft Mode: Classic analog-style saturation paired with a reactive filter.
- Mid Mode: A digital take on fuzz featuring dephased parallel circuits with individual phase control.
- Hard Mode: Described as a “Square-Wave Gated Chainsaw,” this mode delivers aggressive, high-gain destruction.
The SNACK Pitcher: Octaves and Arpeggios
Targeting synth enthusiasts and experimentalists, the Pitcher handles everything from standard thickening to complex sequencing.
- Oct Mode: A +/-1 octave generator with envelope control.
- Shift Mode: An expansive pitch shifter (-4 to +3 octaves) with a built-in LFO for “whammy” style effects.
- Arp Mode: A pitch sequencer that allows users to build rhythmic synth-like patterns.
The SNACK Delay: Tape to Glitch
While the Delay remains a mono effect, it offers deep algorithmic variety, drawing inspiration from the brand’s larger “Crushturnal” unit.
- Tape Mode: Warm, analog-style echoes with characteristic modulation.
- Crush Mode: A digital delay paired with a sample-rate reducer and sequencer.
- Glitch Mode: A stutter-heavy delay that incorporates pitch-shifting within the feedback loop for avant-garde textures.
Weird & Wonderful
These three new compact pedals are perfect for players who enjoy weird and wonderful effects and want to get creative. I’m looking forward to trying them out, hopefully soon.
Eastman Guitars FullerTone Offset
Eastman Guitars has officially rounded out its premier solid-body lineup with the announcement of the FullerTone Offset. The Offset joins last year’s models to offer a cohesive family of instruments that prioritize boutique ergonomics and high-fidelity sonics at a competitive price point.
Designed by master luthier Otto D’Ambrosio in close collaboration with renowned guitarist and educator Paul Davids, the new model marks the final installment of the acclaimed FullerTone trilogy.
Goldfoil Pickups
The guitar is equipped with Tonerider goldfoil-covered humbuckers (soapbar-sized). These pickups are designed to deliver a unique balance of warmth and articulate clarity, providing a response that cuts through a mix without harshness.
For expressive pitch control, Eastman has utilized the Göldo DG Tremolo system. The Göldo unit is widely praised for its smooth mechanical action and its ability to maintain tuning stability even under heavy vibrato use.
Affordable Offsets
They are available in Dakota Red or Gold and are due out in the Spring, priced at £899. I haven’t heard any official sound demos yet, but I really like the retro/pawn-shop aesthetic of these, and the pricing seems very reasonable for something a little more interesting than the usual Strats and Teles.
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