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Vox 2026: More Handwired Amps and New Vintage Pedals!
15 Jan in Guitar
Vox 2026 includes new hand-wired amps with Greenback speakers, a fuzz pedal, and a vintage treble boost. Let's check them out!
Boss GX-1 and GX-1B: The most affordable Boss floorboard modelers ever!
15 Jan in Guitar
The Boss GX-1 and GX-1B are complete floor modelers with over 40 effects for guitar and bass. How do they fit into the GX series?
Roland Cube Street Mini: The Most Compact Busking Amp Ever?
15 Jan in Guitar
With the Roland Cube Street Mini, the Japanese company presents its smallest and most portable version yet of its most popular amp for street music.
Martin Guitar Road Series 2026: Mid-Range Acoustic Guitars With High-End Specs
14 Jan in Guitar
Martin Guitars unveils a complete overhaul of its mid-range models. The Road Series 2026 features two sub-series with the sound of Martin legends.
Ibanez Layer Delayer: The Ultimate Shoegaze Delay?
12 Jan in Guitar
The Ibanez Layer Delayer offers insane stereo delays that are perfect for ambient, shoegaze, and synthwave. Give it a listen!
The 7 Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals: Improve your Acoustic’s Piezo-Sound
12 Jan in Guitar
The best acoustic guitar pedals enhance your instruments sound without getting in the way. Less feedback, fuller sound at your feed!
Save up to 60% on Mooer, EHX, BPC, and Audeze – Deals of the Week!
Our weekly deals include multi-effects from Mooer, headphones from Audeze, a Bass Big Muff, and pedals from British Pedals Company. Check them out!
Tama 2026: Mike Portnoy Signature Snare, Black Iron Cobra, and more!
09 Jan in Drums
Tama 2026 includes a limited edition signature snare drum from Mike Portnoy, an all-black Iron Cobra, and updates to several popular series.
Victory Amplification MKX Lunchbox Head: 50 Watts, Flagship Sound, Compact Size
07 Jan in Guitar
Victory Amplification MKX Lunchbox Head delivers 50 watts, three voicings, and the sound of the legendary MK series in a compact amp format.
Cort KX600 Infinite: High-Gain Metal Axe With A Boutique Vibe
06 Jan in Guitar
The two ST models from Cort KX600 Infinite offer high-quality components and an exciting look. Available in black or orange!
The Best Modeling Amps 2026: From Versatile Beginner Model to Pro-Level Beast
05 Jan in Guitar
If you're looking for your first amp or a solution for practicing at home, these five best modeling amps will get you started!
My Highlights of 2025: A Genuine Bechstein Piano and a NAM wave
28 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The NAM wave is gaining momentum, a piano arrives, and the greed for greed continues. My highlights from 2025 at Gearnews!
The Sound of Black Hole Sun: Plugins, Budget Rigs, and Pro Studio Gear
27 Dec 2025 in Guitar
How to get the sound of Black Hole Sun? If this question has been haunting you, we might have a few suggestions on how to achieve it.
The 5 Best Electronic Drums of 2025: Funky Beginner Sets and Powerful Pro-Level Monster Kits
23 Dec 2025 in Drums
The best electronic drums in 2025 are from Roland, Yamaha, Alesis, Efnote, and Millenium. Which models are included this year?
The 9 Best Tremolo Pedals for Any Budget: Vintage Pulses and Modern Vibes
22 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The best tremolo pedals give you subtle amplitude modulation, stereo-width, and endless vibes. Check out our picks!
The 5 Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025: Martin, Taylor, and More!
22 Dec 2025 in Guitar
The best acoustic guitars of 2025 were all models that sound great and look even better. There's a guitar for every budget!
The Sound of No One Knows: With Plugins, Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
21 Dec 2025 in Guitar
How can you get the guitar sound of No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age? We've got a few suggestions for plugins and gear.
Harley Benton ST-Modern Carlos Asensio: Guitarraviva gets a Signature!
16 Dec 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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!
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 2025 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!