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PRS Private Stock 8-String Custom 24: How low can this go?
21 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Periphery's Mark Holcomb has had a hand in the design of the August PRS Private Stock release, a low-end behemoth that will make you shudder and your wallet quake with fear.
Mune: An electronic instrument with an acoustic soul?
A new Kickstarter project based around an expressive digital hardware interface, the Mune has got Bjork written all over it.ETHER Transmitter: Wireless monitoring for DJs and musicians
The freedom to perform without wires and know that you won't drop a beat: could this new Bluetooth transmitter finally untether the wired world of DJing?Hamstead Soundworks Artist 20 MKII: A single-channel tone monster?
21 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Updating its single-channel, EL84-based guitar amp, Hamstead's new MKII versions of the Artist series have a few added features that seek to add a little more flexibility.
Spectrus: Light up your fretboard
20 Aug 2016 in Guitar
No more Spinal Tap moments when playing live thanks to this new gadget that attaches to your headstock and illuminates your fretboard.
Mitchell Guitars to launch new range of electric guitars and basses
20 Aug 2016 in Guitar
On the 23rd August, a range of new guitars and basses are being presented by Mitchell. A bold move, certainly, but what can we really expect?
Pizza Hut DJ box: Deep Pan beats with extra cheese?
19 Aug 2016 in DJ
DJ Deep Pan and MC Stuffed Crust had a dream... The Pizza Hut DJ controller built into a regular pizza carton comes to life. Yes, it's real, we just wish it wasn't so laden with corporate advertising.
Epiphone Bonamassa Firebird-1 signature guitar: Hot stuff?
18 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Mr Bonamassa has good taste it would seem. A single pickup, classic guitar, released as a limited edition model for 2016, based upon his 1963 original.
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2 – More low, more now?
18 Aug 2016 in Guitar
With modern players now using 5 and 6 string basses, Tech 21 have updated their popular bass DI to accommodate these instruments.
Railhammer Huevos 90 pickup: Blade-based P90 with less noise?
17 Aug 2016 in Guitar
The latest bridge pickup from this boutique pickup company. Favoured by some smashing musicians, will these eggs crack under pressure?
CZtranger Things: Retro synth tones on your old Casio CZ
17 Aug 2016 in Synths
Dig out your old Casio CZ Synth, download these cool patches and turn out the lights. For added fun, add some Christmas tree lights for full effect!
Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive pedal: Vintage film sound amp for guitar?
16 Aug 2016 in Guitar
A very different take on the classic overdriven valve amp, as this time the pedal isn't even based on a guitar amp but a Bell & Howell Filmosound projector!
Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser Pedal – Mini modulation for the masses?
15 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Miniature modulation made manageable? Mooer have crammed a lot of phase into one little box - but is it too little for effective control?
J Rockett Audio Hooligan fuzz pedal – ASBO time?
15 Aug 2016 in Guitar
It's taken a long time to get released, but this boutique fuzz plays nicely with a crowded pedalboard. Check out the dirt on this little blighter!
Q-Tuner q2.0 Transparent Pickups: A unique Neodymium design?
14 Aug 2016 in Guitar
A truly unique boutique pickup, each one built for your specific tonal requirements. Oh, and they are transparent as well!
Erica Synths Fusion Drone synth modules released – For those that enjoy the madness
13 Aug 2016 in Synths
With these two new synth modules, Erica pledge to give you all kinds of inspiration for ambience, soundscapes and sheer sonic lunacy.
Waves Tune Real-Time – Can’t sing in tune? Not a problem
13 Aug 2016 in Studio
The new Waves plugin seeks to keep you in pitch, allegedly with no noticeable lag...
Dreadbox Murmux V2 Limited Edition desktop analogue synth – The Beast is back
13 Aug 2016 in Synths
A new updated version of a popular boutique synthesiser, this new Murmux has a more aggressive darker feel all round.
Kombos a truly modular keyboard
A truly modular controller keyboard system, This is designed to be as versatile as possible and easy to travel with.Charvel Guthrie Govan new Brittanica Red limited edition signature guitar
12 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Mr Guthrie Govan doesn't do things by halves and so it's great to see a new variation on his much-loved signature guitar model.
Moog Foundation Summer Raffle – Original Memory Moog up for grabs!
12 Aug 2016 in Synths
Usually, raffles conjure up thoughts of winning food hampers and stuffed toys. Not this raffle though. No, this time you can win an original 1980s Memory Moog!
Ibanez celebrate 25th anniversary of Steve Vai’s landmark Passion & Warfare album
12 Aug 2016 in Guitar
Celebrating the album that gave us For The Love Of God, Blue Powder and Alien Water Kiss, Ibanez and Steve Vai collaborate on some truly unique 7-string monster guitars!
Cort MR710F MD acoustic guitar – A budget Brazilian?
11 Aug 2016 in Guitar
For those on a budget, could this new dreadnought acoustic guitar get you closer to those Brazilian rosewood guitar tones of yesteryear?