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Mooer MSC50 Pro: It Doesn’t Get More Disco Than That!
13 May 2025 in Guitar
It glitters, it shimmers, it coil-splits: The Mooer MSC50 Pro combines high-quality materials with a disco look at a great price!
Make More Metal – The 5 Best V-Style Guitars For Any Budget
12 May 2025 in Guitar
Are you looking for the best v-style guitars on the market? Or your first one? Or an upgrade? We've got five suggestions!
KMA Machines Geminus: Automatic Double Tracker For Epic Stereo Effects!
06 May 2025 in Guitar
Finally, you can double-track without having to double-track! The KMA Machines Geminus pedal does is for you.
Harley Benton PB-62CC: P-Style Bass With Vintage Vibes!
06 May 2025 in Guitar
The new Harley Benton PB-62CC is a p-style bass with a vintage flavor - at a very affordable price!
JHS NOTADÜMBLË: Build Your Own Double Dumble
05 May 2025 in Guitar
The JHS NOTADÜMBLË offers two different Dumble sounds. And you can build your own pedal - no soldering needed!
Guitar Show 2025: Italy’s Gear Show Comes to Bologna!
05 May 2025 in Guitar
Guitar Show 2025 will be in Bologna from May 10 to 11, 2025. It offers everything a guitar and bass player could desire.
Music Man StingRay Dustin Kensrue: Daiquiri Ice Finish for Thrice’s Vocalist
05 May 2025 in Guitar
Custom pickups, optional stereo mode, premium wood types and Daiquiri Ice: the StingRay Dustin Kensrue from Music Man ticks a lot of boxes.
Victory Amplifications The Deputy Lunchbox Head: 25 Watts, One Mighty Amp
05 May 2025 in Guitar
Victory Amps' new The Deputy Lunchbox Head packs five tubes for classic rock sounds from the 70s!
The 7 Best Fuzz Pedals: Perfect For Stoner Rock, Psychedelic, or Shoegaze!
05 May 2025 in Guitar
The best fuzz pedals are those that will let you get the sound you're looking for the quickest. We've selected seven suggestions for that.
Mooer MBJ 410 Metal: Disco-Flavored J-Style Bass
29 Apr 2025 in Guitar
With the Mooer MBJ 410, the manufacturer is releasing a very stylish and affordable J-style bass.
The Five Best Value Solid-State Amps: Portable, Powerful, and Affordable
28 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Who needs tubes! These five best value solid-state amps are great for touring rigs, clean tones, and jazz guitarists.
Soothe Alternatives: Plugins for Resonance Suppression
28 Apr 2025 in Studio
Few plugins are as popular in mixing as Soothe. But given its price and its complexity, what are some Soothe alternatives worth checking out?
The Best Podcast Mixers for Any Budget
Looking to invest in a mixer for your podcast or live stream? Here are some of the best podcast mixers that should be on your radar.
Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze: John Mayer’s New Acoustic Strings
23 Apr 2025 in Guitar
The new acoustic strings Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze have been developed in collaboration with John Mayer.
Darkglass Anagram Is The Ultimate, NAM-Loading Bass Multi-Effect Pedal
22 Apr 2025 in Guitar
NAM profiles loader, bass multi-effect pedal, FX loop – could the Darkglass Anagram be the ultimate bass pedal?
The Best Value Offset Guitars – Jaguars, Jazzmasters, And More!
21 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Firebirds - we've selected some of the best value offset guitars for you to check out! What's your favorite?
Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal: A Synth Pedal With A Motor?!
16 Apr 2025 in Guitar
A vocoder, five synth engines, and a literal motor spinning inside – the Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal brings sonic madness to your pedalboard.
Fender Player II Modified: The Ultimate Midrange Modern Strats and Teles?
15 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Strat, Tele, J Bass and P Bass – four legends get modern features in the Fender Player II Modified series!
Does the New Chase Bliss Brothers AM Come Close to the King of Tone?
15 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Overdrive and boost in one pedal, but now with the sound of the King of Tone? That's what the Chase Bliss Brothers AM promises.
The Best Distortion Pedals in Every Price Range – Budget to Boutique
14 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Is your guitar sound not evil enough? Does it need more bite or crunch? Then one of the best distortion pedals for every budget might help!
Easter Guitar Deals: Save Up To 70% On Pedals And Guitars At Thomann!
Check out these Easter guitar deals at Thomann! Save up to 70% on electric guitars, basses, amps, pedals and more!
Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp: The Mighty Tri-Tube Pedal Is Here!
09 Apr 2025 in Guitar
The triple tube beast is here! The Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp, now called the Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp, is now available for preorder.
Martin Guitars Junior Series: The Beginner Series Gets A Big Refresh!
08 Apr 2025 in Guitar
Martin has made some great updates to its line of acoustic guitars! The Martin Guitars Junior Series has been redesigned!