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.

Get up to 30% off on PRS SE Custom 24, EHX Super Pulsar, and HB Agufish: Deals of the Week!

23 Aug in Guitar, Deals

Save up to 30 percent with these amazing deals of the week! EHX Super Pulsar, PRS SE Custom 24, and Harley Benton Agufish with lowered prices!

Zultan Cymbals Releases Aja Blaze: Sandblasted Cymbal Series for Beginners

20 Aug in Drums

Zultan Cymbals has released the new Aja Blaze series. It contains 15 expertly crafted cymbal models aimed at beginners and budget-oriented drummers.

Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Brings Bigsby, Active Jazz Basses, and more!

Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Brings Bigsby, Active Jazz Basses – Now Available!

19 Aug in Guitar

Beautiful new colors, Bigsby models, active jazz basses: the Squier Classic Vibe 2025 series is now available!

Gibson Les Paul Standard Double Trouble: Two New Colors Unveiled!

19 Aug in Guitar

Vintage Honey Burst and Vintage Bourbon Burst are the two new Les Paul Standard Double Trouble models from Gibson.

The Best Wah Wah Pedals for Iconic Guitar Tones: Cry Baby and Beyond

18 Aug in Guitar

Looking for that Hendrix sound? Or that Hammett wah? Take a look at the best wah wah pedals for some inspiration!

The Best Loadbox for Silent Practice Without Losing Tone

11 Aug in Guitar

The amp is roaring, but so is your neighbor? Then a loadbox or attenuator could be just the thing!

Get 40 Percent off Kramer Guitars While Supplies Last!

07 Aug in Guitar, Deals

Kramer guitars are currently reduced by up to 40%, only while supplies last! Check out signature models from Dave Mustaine, Frankenstrats, and more!

PRS Drops New SE Silver Sky Models: Six Beautiful New Colors!

Huge Update for PRS SE Silver Sky: Six Beautiful New Colors!

06 Aug in Guitar

PRS has updated the PRS SE Silver Sky line-up with four new rosewood and four new maple models. Let's take a look.

Epiphone Acoustics: Acoustic Guitar Reissues, Inspired by Gibson Custom!

05 Aug in Guitar

New additions to the “Inspired by Gibson Custom” series! Seven new Epiphone acoustics are joining the lineup, all modeled after legendary Gibson acoustic guitars.

The Five Best Baritone Guitars for Every Budget: Surf, Sludge and Stoner!

6 Best Baritone Guitars for Every Budget: Surf, Sludge, and Stoner!

04 Aug in Guitar

Extreme down tunings without additional strings! That's what makes these guitars so popular. Our purchase advisor on the best baritone guitars!

Mooer GE200 Plus: Super Affordable Multi-Effect and Busking Looper

30 Jul in Guitar

With nearly 300 effects, nine of which can be used simultaneously, a color display, and an expression pedal, the Mooer GE200 Plus offers a great deal at an affordable price!

OBNE Releases Bathing Liminal Delay: Phaser Meets Reverb Meets Delay

29 Jul in Guitar

It's like they took Dweller to its maximum weirdness. The OBNE Bathing Liminal Delay offers spaced-out delays and reverbs or days.

Nux Amp Academy Stomp: 4K Physical Modeling with Legendary Amp Models

28 Jul in Guitar

The Nux Amp Academy Stomp offers the same high-resolution amp modeling as the bigger Nux effect. At a lower price and a smaller footprint.

The Best Pedalboard Power Supply: Power to All the Pedals!

28 Jul in Guitar

The best pedalboard power supply will power all your beloved pedals, even with varying voltage or current demands. Take a look!

Furch Pioneer: Innovative, Affordable, Portable. Is This the Ultimate Travel Guitar?

25 Jul in Guitar

The new Furch Pioneer series manages to offer premium-built travel guitars at a very affordable price.

The 5 Best Affordable Bass Amps: From Amped to Warwick to Harley Benton

The 5 Best Affordable Bass Amps: From Ampeg to Warwick to Harley Benton

21 Jul in Guitar

Heavy, growly bass tones don't have to break the bank. Check out these 5 suggestions for best affordable bass amps!

IK Multimedia ToneX One: Introducing the Brown Sound Collection!

21 Jul in Guitar

Eddie's sound in a tiny pedal! With the Tonex One Brown Sound Collection, IK Multimedia presents three new versions of the pedal with legendary sounds!

Martin Guitars Update: New Finishes, New Woods, Same Legendary Sound

17 Jul in Guitar

Martin Guitars Update! The manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars is following up its anniversary models for CEO Chris Martin with six new models in many of its well-known series. There are additions to the ...

Pedal Deals and Amps on Sale: Thomann Music Days 2025!

17 Jul in Deals, Guitar

Save on Line6, Boss, Ampeg, and more—these pedal deals are only available during the Thomann Music Days 2025 until July 22, 2025!

Daddario Raffle: Buy XS Strings, Win Trip to Guitar Summit

17 Jul in Deals, Drums

Buy XS strings and enter the Daddario raffle! Until July 31, 2025, you have the chance to win a trip to the Guitar Summit!

Crazy Bass And Guitar Deals – Thomann Music Days 2025!

15 Jul in Deals, Guitar

Save up to 65% on these bass, acoustic guitar, and guitar deals during Thomann Music Days 2025—only until July 22!

30 Years of MP3: Between CDs and Streaming Came Napster and iTunes

14 Jul in Tech

30 years of MP3! Who can still remember the late nineties with Napster, Winamp, and the iPod? Without this format, none of that would have been possible.