LEAK: IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal new amp modeller. A Kemper Killer?
30 Jan in Guitar
Is IK Multimedia about to release their TONEX technology in a pedal format? IK may be poised to release a pedal with amp capture technology.
About the author
Posts by Jef
Neural DSP Quad Cortex 2.0 update
28 Jan in Guitar
Neural DSP's Quad Cortex 2.00 update brings a host of refinements, including new Hybrid Mode, global controls and nearly 900 new Neural Captures
Kramer SM-1 Figured: New AAA maple, higher end model
27 Jan in Guitar
The new Kramer SM-1 Figured is a high-end through neck model with Seymour Duncan pickups and a locking Floyd Rose system
Orange Rockerverb 50 MK III Neo: Nearly 20% lighter, but full tone
26 Jan in Guitar
The Orange Rockerverb 50 MK III Neo is nearly 20% lighter, but still offers a full tube tone. Perfect for gigging guitarists?
Korg Nu:Tekt HD-S and Nu:Tekt TR-S: DIY pedals?
26 Jan in Guitar
Can Korg convince the guitar community with the new Nu:Tekt TR-S and Nu:Tekt HD-S or are they too expensive? And do you want to build them?
Epiphone Newport Bass: An affordable ’60s classic?
25 Jan in Guitar
The Epiphone Newport Bass offers players a well-priced, short-scale classic '60s design and is available in four great colour options
Guitar Gear Gems: Keeley Parallax, Aluminium Guitars and the new GX1
24 Jan in Guitar
This week we check out the new Keeley Parallax pedal, a Burls Art Recycled Aluminium Can Guitar and the new Badlands Guitar Company GX1
REVIEW: Blackstar Amped 2 compact all-in one amp solution
24 Jan in Guitar
Blackstar Amped 2 is the new 100-Watt amp in a pedal with built-in effects. In this review, I take this flexible new amp for a spin and share my view
Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute: Classic Singlecut for less money
19 Jan in Guitar
Harley Benton SC-550SL Gotoh Tribute is a new classic looking Singlecut design, that slashes the price and offers great value for money
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise: Shoegaze pedal with a joystick?
17 Jan in Guitar
Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise could be the ultimate Shoegaze effect? And it has a built-in joystick control, yay for the hipsters!
Guitar Gear Gems: Way Huge Attack Vector, iPad Guitar and more
17 Jan in Guitar
Way Huge Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope is a new funky stompbox you should check out. Plus, we take a peek at an iPad Guitar and the new Aclam gear.
Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass
16 Jan in Guitar
These Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass models all feature vintage gold foil pickups. With vintage looks and some great colours
Boss Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and more
12 Jan in Guitar
Boss reveals new Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza cabinet. New features and formats for the new year
Peavey 6505 II the rebirth of that 1992 metal amp
11 Jan in Guitar
The new Peavey 6505 II is an updated version of the classic 1992 high-gain monster amp head. Perfect for metal riffs and tinnitus
Fender Limited H.E.R. Stratocaster Blue Marlin
11 Jan in Guitar
New Fender Limited H.E.R. Stratocaster Blue Marlin signature model with only 300 guitars being produced worldwide in this colour scheme.
PRS SE DGT: Finally, it is out!
10 Jan in Guitar
The PRS SE DGT model is officially available today and you can see the new David Grissom video here.
Guitar Gear Gems: Floravolt adds fruity powered tones to your rig
10 Jan in Guitar
The Mattoverse Floravolt gets an official launch, plus we check out an onboard Leslie speaker effect for your guitar and the new Goblin fuzz
Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige SSS models and LM1-LWH signature
06 Jan in Guitar
Ibanez announces the AZ2203N Prestige models and Luca Mantovanelli LM1 signature model for 2023 as part of the new lineup
Ibanez FRH10N new budget version of Tim Henson’s nylon-string
05 Jan in Guitar
The Ibanez FRH10N acoustic looks like a stripped-back version of the Tim Henson signature TOD10N model and is significantly cheaper
Catalinbread Formula 51: Neil Young style Tweed Champ tones in a stompbox
04 Jan in Guitar
The Catalinbread Formula 51 is based on the classic Tweed amp tone, made famous by Neil Young and now available in a pedal format
Ibanez Pentatone Preamp allows you to sculpt your drive tones
03 Jan in Guitar
The Ibanez Pentatone Preamp combines a huge set of controls that allow you to sculpt your guitar tone and gain the way you want it
Ibanez Axe Design Lab: Pushing guitar design into new territory
03 Jan in Guitar
The Ibanez Axe Design Lab pushes traditional guitar design forwards. Offering players high-performance, high-quality guitar designs
Best Amps of 2022: The Top 5 new guitar amps
31 Dec 2022 in Guitar
The Best Amps of 2022 features my 5 favourite new guitar amp releases from the past 12 months. Here are the new models that really stood out in 2022.
Best Guitars of 2022: My Top 5 models from the last year
29 Dec 2022 in Guitar
With a variety of models and prices, with a smattering of signature releases, these new guitars are all worthy of the accolade of Best Guitars of 2022