Julian Schmauch, Author at gearnews.com

Julian Schmauch has been teaching music production and writing tutorials, workshops, and reviews for more than ten years. He has also written for Sound on Sound, Production Expert, Beat Magazine, and a variety of music magazines. On Gearnews.com his main areas of expertise are all things Guitar.

Harley Benton ST-Modern Carlos Asensio: Guitarraviva gets a Signature!

16 Dec in Guitar

The ST-Modern Carlos Asensio is an HSS strat built for YouTuber Guitarraviva to his specifications. It comes in two color variations.

Win a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus Maple – XMAS Raffle!

15 Dec in Deals

Here is your chance to win a Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus Maple in pretty pink! Check out our XMAS raffle and spread the word!

The 5 Best Effects Pedals of 2025: From Perfect Beginner Tool to Premium Boutique Effect

15 Dec in Guitar

The 5 best effects pedals of 2025 offer something for everyone: entry-level versatility, sonic weirdness, and more. Is our favorite on our list?

Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus: New Sandblasted Models Available!

11 Dec in Guitar

The Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus Series receives a stunning update with six new models, four of them with a beautiful sandblasted finish.

Harley Benton and PRS Deals: Save Big on Selected Guitars and Basses!

10 Dec in Deals, Guitar

Saving money just before Christmas is fun! Here are some Harley Benton and PRS deals for you.

Valeton GP-50: Multi-Effect Powerhouse and NAM Pedal With Battery and Looper

10 Dec in Guitar

The new Valeton GP-50 offers everything the GP-5 does, plus a larger display, a battery, and a looper! And all that at a sweet price!

Best Guitars 2025: Our Top 5 Guitars of the Year

08 Dec in Guitar

The best guitars of 2025 caught our eyes, ears, and hearts. Check out our five picks. Is your favorite on the list?

EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6: Iconic Sound, No Tubes

03 Dec in Guitar

The EVH 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 aims to digitally model the iconic 5150III tube sound while offering the benefits of a digital amp.

Win a Hughes & Kettner Pedal-Amp - XMAS Raffle!

Win a Hughes & Kettner Amp Pedal – XMAS Raffle!

01 Dec in Guitar

Take a look at our first XMAS raffle this year! You have the chance to win a Hughes & Kettner amp pedal and start rocking your Christmas songs!

The 7 Best Compressor Pedals for Any Budget: Shape your Dynamics Like a Pro!

The 8 Best Compressor Pedals for Any Budget: Shape your Dynamics Like a Pro!

01 Dec in Guitar

The best compressor pedals will let you shape the dynamics of your sound in a way that you'll never want to turn them off. Take a look!

The Best Drum Deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Efnote, Sonor, Zildjian, and more!

The Best Drum Deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2025: The Last Deals from DW, Pearl and Millenium!

28 Nov in Deals

Thomann Cyber Week 2025 for drums! New drum deals from DW, Pearl, Sonor, Millenium, and more! Only until December 1!

Guitar Pedal Deals and Amp Bargains at Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Save up to 70 percent!

Great Deals for Guitar Pedals and Amp Bargains at Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Last Minute Deals for EHX, OBNE, and more!

28 Nov in Deals, Guitar

Super hot guitar pedal offers and really good amp deals! That's what you'll find at Thomann Cyber Week 2025. Take a look!

Cyberweek Guitar Deals 2025: Save on Premium Brands like Fender, Gibson, and Taylor – Update!

28 Nov in Deals, Guitar

Amazing last minute deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2025 is here! There are some incredible bargains from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor and many more!

The 6 Best FRFR Speakers for Any Budget: Stage Time for Your Modeller!

24 Nov in Guitar

The best FRFR speakers lat you hear your carefully dialed in modeller preset as neutrally as possible. Check out these six options.

The End of G&L Guitars: How Leo Fender’s Second Company Went Bankrupt

23 Nov in Guitar

It's only been about six weeks since G&L Guitars closed its doors. How did Leo Fenders second company get here?

The Secret Highlights of Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Three Amazing Deals of the Week!

22 Nov in Deals, Drums, Guitar

Check out these three secret highlights of Thomann Cyberweek 2025: a signature guitar from Epiphone, Roland V-Drums and something from Behringer!

Taylor Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e: The Nashville Legend Gets a Signature

18 Nov in Guitar

The Taylor Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e gets you the timeless bluegrass sound of the Nashville legend. It's beautiful, too.

The 6 Best Multiscale Guitars for Modern Metal and Progressive Players

The 6 Best Multiscale Guitars for Modern Metal and Fanned Frets Fans

17 Nov in Guitar

From fan-frets to headless designs, these best multiscale guitars get you the feel and sound of extreme metal. Let's take a look!

Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String: Who Needs Six Strings Anyways?

14 Nov in Guitar

Two compact guitars are joining the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-string series: GS Mini and Academy 22. Five strings, open tuning, great sound!

Vox Micro Superbeetle Guitar and Audio: Two mini stacks for music and guitar

14 Nov in Guitar

Vox Micro Superbeetle Guitar and Superbeetle Audio offer the timeless look and rock ‘n’ roll vibe with plus modern features.

EHX Pico Atomic Cluster: The Most Exciting New Pedal of the Year?

EHX Pico Atomic Cluster: The Most Interesting Pedal of the Year?

13 Nov in Guitar

Glitchy, lo-fi fluttery sounds or hazy pads, all in a tiny pedal? The EHX Pico Atomic Cluster is just that. It sounds like no other effect on the market.