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.

Deals of the Week: Antelope A4-1B, Keely, and More up to 19% Off!

28 Jun 2025 in Guitar, Deals, Studio

Check out these amazing deals on recording, live, and guitar gear in our weekly deals! Antelope A4-1B, pedals, and more!

Spector Releases NC-4 Frank Bello Signature Bass: New York Bass Icons United

27 Jun 2025 in Guitar

The NC-4 Frank Bello is Spector's latest collaboration with Anthrax's Frank Bello for a stunning signature bass.

Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul: The Oxblood is Back!

24 Jun 2025 in Guitar

For a limited time, the Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul from Epiphone offers the look and sound of the legendary guitar player.

Best Semi-Hollow Guitar for Any Budget: Blues, Jazz, and Vintage Vibes!

23 Jun 2025 in Guitar

What the best semi-hollow guitar is for you might be the worst one for someone else. That's why we have five suggestions for any budget!

Koch Amps Releases Durango 12 Combo with Custom Speaker

Koch Amps Unleashes Durango 12 Combo: Mighty Sound, Simple Layout

21 Jun 2025 in Guitar

Love tube sound, hate complicated amps? The Durango 12 Combo is a simple, but powerful amp with a few tricks up its sleeve.

Warwick Unleashes The Gnome i Pro 600 V2: Improved, Light-Weight Bass Amp

18 Jun 2025 in Guitar

The Gnome i Pro 600 V2 from Warwick packs the same clever features, but adds things that make the compact bass amp even better.

Fender Releases Strobo-Sonic Pro Tuner and more Hammertone Pedals

16 Jun 2025 in Guitar

More new announcements from Fender! A tuner pedal called Strobo-Sonic Pro and more Hammertone pedals are coming!

Best Tape Delay Pedal: Get the Sounds of Echoplex and Space Echo on your Board!

16 Jun 2025 in Guitar

The best tape delay pedal gets you close to the wonderfully wobbly sound of studio legends like Echoplex or Space Echo. Check out or suggestions!

Gibson Les Paul Parlor Acoustic: Iconic Aesthetics with a Small Body!

10 Jun 2025 in Guitar

The two Les Paul Parlor acoustic guitars from Gibson draw inspiration from their legendary LP series, while coming in a compact size.

The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners: Affordable Noisemakers To Get Started

09 Jun 2025 in Guitar

The best guitar amp for beginners can be a difficult one to find. We've made it easier with these suggestions. Take a look!

World String Change Day 2025: Up to 25% off on D’Addario XS and Free Tools!

06 Jun 2025 in Guitar, Deals

It's World String Change Day 2025 and D'addario is celebrating with up to 25% off for the XS series and free guitar tools!

Harley Benton CLG Series: New 650SM Models with Vintage Looks!

02 Jun 2025 in Guitar

Vintage Sunburst and Black are the new colors in the Harley Benton CLG series, now also available with mahogany and in a stylish vintage look!

From Djent to Jazz: Five Best 7-String Guitars for Any Budget

02 Jun 2025 in Guitar

We've selected a few of the best 7-string guitars for any budget. Whether beginner or pro, you'll find a fitting model here!

Harley Benton HBJ-45E: A Singer-Songwriter’s Dream Guitar?

27 May 2025 in Guitar

With the HBJ-45E, Harley Benton releases a beautiful acoustic guitar that might be the perfect model for singer-songwriters.

Valeton GP-5: This NAM-playing Pedal Might Be the ToneX One Killer!

27 May 2025 in Guitar

The Valeton GP-5 is the size of a ToneX One, offers a variety of effects, and a NAM loader. For a very intriguing price!

Best Chorus Pedal: Endless Vibes, CE-1 Alternatives, and Budget Solutions

26 May 2025 in Guitar

The best chorus pedal might will get you endlessly lush sounds, vibey vibrato pads, and much more. Take a look at our selection!

Fender Studio Is A Free DAW For Mobile And Home Recording

20 May 2025 in Guitar, Studio

Fender Studio is a free DAW for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with legendary amp sounds and more!

Millenium Legendary Drumbook: Everyone Can Play The Drums!

20 May 2025 in Drums

No matter of you're 6, 16 or 66 - with the new Millenium Legendary Drumbook, learning to play the drums has never been easier!

Zultan Cymbals 25 Series: Celebrating 25 Years of Cymbal Excellence

20 May 2025 in Drums

The new Zultan Cymbals 25 Series includes all new hand-hammered models for rides, crashes, chinas, splashes, and hihats.

Best Combo Amp for Every Budget: Fender, Orange, Marshall & More

19 May 2025 in Guitar

Looking for the best combo amp? We've got you covered with these suggestions for any kind of budget!

Tops and Flops This Week: E-Drums or Real Drums, Boss Plugins, YouTube Birthday

17 May 2025 in Drums, Guitar

We come back to the age-old question of e-drums or real drums. Also, Boss released subscription based plugins and YouTube turned 20.

EHX Oceans Abyss Reverb: Monstrous Mega-Reverb and Multi-Effect

15 May 2025 in Guitar

The EHX Oceans Abyss Reverb combines two reverb engines with a wide variety of effects. You can't get much more reverb than this!

Harley Benton JB-62CC Mini: Tiny Bass With Vintage Vibes

Harley Benton JB-62CC Mini: Short Scale Bass With Vintage Vibes