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Gibson’s answer to PRS? 1992 Experimental Prototype DC Standard Pro
19 May 2019 in Guitar
This DC Standard Pro prototype is what Gibson planned to destroy PRS back in 1992 and now one of them has surfaced on YouTube, so we can see what the American guitar giant was planning.
10 effects pedals so rare that you may have never seen them before
18 May 2019 in Guitar
Josh Scott has made a new video about his Top 10 rare effects pedals, it has some really weird and whacky effects and I bet you may not have seen any of them before now.
Ernie Ball Music Man introduces the Hunter Hayes Cutlass, a versatile S-type guitar
17 May 2019 in Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man's new Hunter Hayes Cutlass could be the perfect workhorse instrument for working musicians, giving a modern take on the S-type guitar that covers a lot of bases.
Shergold Provocateur: Classy, affordable new single cuts by Patrick James Eggle
17 May 2019 in Guitar
These new Patrick James Eggle-designed Provocateur models have a distinct, custom shop/boutique vibe but come without the eye watering price tag. One to watch, we think.
Solar Type G: Finally, an LP-style single cut by Ola Englund
16 May 2019 in Guitar
Solar Guitars' new Type G models are a range of single cut guitars first spotted back during Winter NAMM. Can Ola Englund's Type G compete with LP-inspired models by ESP/LTD?
Epiphone turns heads with Limited Edition Dave Rude Flying V Outfit in Ultra White
16 May 2019 in Guitar
Tesla's Dave Rude has a new Epiphone signature model called the Flying V Outfit, a totally white guitar with twin coil-split humbuckers. This V is sure to turn some heads!
PRS extends SE Custom 24 range with Laurel Burl Limited Edition
15 May 2019 in Guitar
PRS has just announced a run of the new Custom 24 Laurel Burl Limited Edition model, loaded with dual 85/15 “S” humbuckers. This guitar looks pretty fine in its new attire.
Meris Hedra: 1990s studio rack rhythmic pitch shifting – in a guitar pedal!
15 May 2019 in Guitar
Ever wanted those classic '90s studio pitch shifting algorithms favoured by players like Steve Vai? Check out the new Meris Hedra, a powerful pedal with a rack of tricks up its sleeve.
Mattoverse Electronics Drone Tone MK III: A new synth for your pedalboard?
15 May 2019 in Guitar
The updated Drone Tone MK III from Mattoverse Electronics lets guitarists add a synth drone to their guitar sound from this compact, easy-to-use pedal, which now has a tap tempo control.
Fender Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster: Boutique bling for May
15 May 2019 in Guitar
This month's Fender Rarities release is the new Red Mahogany Top Telecaster, a fancy updated version of the classic 1950s working man's guitar. But does all that bling suit the design?
PRS Vela Semi-Hollow adds retro vintage style to S2 range
15 May 2019 in Guitar
The PRS Vela will be available in a semi-hollow design this year, adding another variation to the popular S2 range by the American guitar company. Is this 2019's coolest modern offset so far?
Friedman launches Mic-No-Mo, a guitar amp cab simulation box
14 May 2019 in Guitar
The new Friedman Mic-No-Mo is an all analogue DI box with speaker or speaker emulation. Perfect for making your guitar amp easier to record in a studio environment.
ZVex Fuzz Factory Clear: See through the dirt with this cool, transparent fuzz!
13 May 2019 in Guitar
The classic Boutique Velcro Fuzz tone of the ZVex Fuzz Factory is now available for a limited tome in a completely clear enclosure, so that you can appreciate the circuit in all its fuzzy glory.
Is the Vanflet Station 1 really “the future of guitar amps”?
10 May 2019 in
Bold claims from French company Vanflet about their new Station 1, a valve-based 40-Watt amp-in-a-pedal product. Could this be "the future of guitar amps" as Vanflet claims?
PRS CE 24 Smokeburst, a limited run of 200 guitars exclusive to Europe
10 May 2019 in Guitar
Another highly limited run of PRS models for the European market! This time it's the new PRS CE 24 Smokeburst with a satin nitro finish. Only 200 of these will be available.
Fender Meteora HH: A new Alternate Reality model has landed!
09 May 2019 in Guitar
Fender's Alternate Reality Series has some great looking guitars and now the Meteora HH model has finally landed with its twin humbuckers and retro classic colour options.
Mercuriall Audio MT-A: A free Boss Metal Zone MT-2 plugin emulation
08 May 2019 in Guitar
Mercuriall Audio has just released a new free plugin based upon the best selling Boss Metal Zone MT 2 pedal. Add some modern day dirt to your DAW setup today!
Tube Amp, Cab Sim and Load Box in one: The Revv D20 lunchbox amp
08 May 2019 in Guitar
Revv Amplification's D20 lunchbox head could be perfect for modern guitar players looking for one box that does it all, with a 20-Watt tube amp head, load, speaker emulation and more.
Back to the future: The G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk returns to 1984
08 May 2019 in Guitar
G&L issues new, updated version of the single-coil Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk that first saw the light of day back in 1984 with some modern-day modern features. and classy hardware.
Mad Professor Supreme, a dual overdrive pedal designed with Matt Schofield
07 May 2019 in Guitar
New Mad professor signature Matt Schofield dual overdrive pedal, with two sides, each suited towards either your guitar's bridge or neck pickups. Perfect for a single channel amp?
Has Buddy Holly’s 1954 Fender Stratocaster been found in Australia?
06 May 2019 in Guitar
A documentary claims that Buddy Holly's lost 1954 Fender Stratocaster has been found in Australia. Is it Holly's original Strat? Watch the film here and decide for yourself...
Can you smash Yngwie’s “unbreakable” guitar? It’s up for auction!
04 May 2019 in Guitar
Yngwie couldn't break it - but now you can have a go! The Sandvik "Unbreakable" guitar is up for auction on Reverb, so you could own your very own 3D printed titanium Super-Axe of the Gods!
Ernie Ball Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay lets you run pickups to separate outputs
03 May 2019 in Guitar
The new Ernie Ball Music Man Artist Series StingRay for Thrice’s Dustin Kensrue has some unique output options accessible via a single switch combined with a stereo TRS jack output.