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NAM A2 Pedals & Software: This Gear Supports Neural Amp Modeler A2 in 2026!
10 Aug in Guitar
Neural Amp Modeler A2 is only been out a couple of months and is already in many pedals and multi-effects. Here's what you need to know!
Building The Perfect Shoegaze Pedalboard: Get These Pedals For The Wall of Sound!
03 Aug in Guitar
Want to sound like Slowdive. MBV or Whisp? Check out our guide for your first shoegaze pedalboard!
The “Master of Puppets” Guitar Tone: How to Sound Like Metallica with Plugins, Budget Gear, or Studio Equipment
02 Aug in Guitar
What gear to you need to get close to the "Master of Puppets" guitar tone? Which plugins are enough? Check out this guide!
Harley Benton Aged HA62 and LA62: Beautifully Aged, Ready to Rock
28 Jul in Guitar
Artificial aging, authentic vibes! The new Harley Benton Aged HA62 and LA62 models feature uniquely aged finishes.
The 7 Best Noise Gate Pedals of 2026: Not Hiss Problem (or Hers)
27 Jul in Guitar
Looking for the best noise gate pedals? We've picked seven pedals for any budget. Is your favorite on the list?
Moog Minitaur, Apogee Symphony, and PRS: 3 Great Deals of the Week!
Check out these deals of the week with the Moog Minitaur, Apogee Symphony Desktop, and PRS Guitars! There's a secret deal, too!
Marshall Unveils The 1959BJA: Signature Amp for Billie Joe Armstrong with Dookie Mod
21 Jul in Guitar
The legendary Dookie amp is here! The Marshall 1959BJA is a signature model for Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong.
Using Guitar Pedals in the DAW: Hardware Effects Even Without Re-Amping!
20 Jul in Guitar
Guitar pedals in the DAW: how do they work? And what do you need? Check out this guide.
Martin 5-28 Terz: The Smallest Martin Guitar Is Back! Plus Three New Acoustic Models
17 Jul in Guitar
Martin has released four new acoustic guitars: the tiny 5-28 Terz, the OM-35 Inception, and two Custom Shop 0 models. Check out all the details here!
Harley Benton Fusion-T II HH: The Next Generation of T-Style Humbucker Guitars!
16 Jul in Guitar
Harley Benton presents the Fusion-T II HH series, the manufacturer's most sophisticated and innovative T-style series to date.
Crazy Drum Deals and Affordable Electronic Drums at Thomann Music Days 2026 – Today Only!
Check out these awesome drum deals for drummers at Thomann Music Days 2026! Only valid until July 14, save up to 60%!
Amazing Bass And Guitar Deals – Thomann Music Days 2026 – Only Until Tomorrow!
New guitar deals from Gibson, Martin Guitars, and Harley Benton at the Thomann Music Days 2026. Check them out!
Save Big on these Pedal Deals and Amps: Thomann Music Days 2026 – Only Until Tomorrow!
UAFX Lion at its lowest price ever! Huge discounts on Synergy, Tone King, and more! Check out these pedal deals from the Thomann Music Days 2026!
The 7 Best UniVibe Pedals in 2026 for Every Budget: Beyond Hendrix and Gilmour
13 Jul in Guitar
What are the best univibe pedals on the market? We've picked seven! Is your favorite on the list?
Best Pedals for Metalcore in 2026: What Gear You Need for the Brutal Sound of Architects, BMTH, and Others
06 Jul in Guitar
The best pedals for metalcore: nail the tight, brutal Architects and Bring Me The Horizon tone with distortion, noise gates, and EQ.
How to Get the Deep Purple Guitar Tone: “Smoke on the Water” with Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
05 Jul in Guitar
If you're looking for ways to achieve the Deep Purple guitar tone throug plugins, beginner gear, or a studio setup, look no further!
Martin Guitar HD-28 Semiquincentennial: Limited Edition Model for America’s 250th Birthday
03 Jul in Guitar
To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Martin has released the HD-28 Semiquincentennial: 250 guitars only, 600-year-old wood, unique artwork.
Ibanez 2026: Sommer Drop brings new Tim Henson Models and much more!
01 Jul in Guitar
For the third drop of Ibanez 2026, the Japanese guitar maker is introducing new Tim Henson TOD models, and many exciting new colors!
Fender ’62 Deluxe: A Luxurious Reissue of the Legendary Brown Panel Amp
30 Jun in Guitar
Brown panel amps fall between Tweeds and Black panels. And with the Fender '62 Deluxe, there's now an amazing reissue available.
Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale Junior: Real Spring Reverb, Really Small Pedal
30 Jun in Guitar
Honey, I shrunk the spring reverb! Crazy Tube Circuits' White Whale Junior offers the same legendary sound in a smaller form factor.
Blackstar Fly 3 High Gain: Massive Metal Tones, for Mobile Madness
30 Jun in Guitar
The Fly 3 High Gain offers massive metal tones in a portable mini-combo amp format. Check out Blackstar's latest release!
Meris Ottobit X: Shoegaze, Lo-Fi, Game Music, ’80s Vibes in One Pedal – Now Available!
30 Jun in Guitar
Is this the holy grail of lo-fi? The Meris Ottobit X packs bit-crushing and VHS effects into one powerful multi-effects pedal. Now avalable!
Best Punk Guitar Setup for Beginners: Sound like Blink-182, Green Day or The Ramones on a Budget
29 Jun in Guitar
Looking for inspiration for the best punk guitar setup for beginners? We're got a few budget-friendly suggestions!