Gibson loses Firebird guitar body shape trademark in the EU

Gibson has lost its Firebird guitar body shape trademark across the EU after a legal decision that echoes a previous one stripping Gibson of its Flying V trademark. Ouch.

Big D Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitars: Aged oak tone from the USA

Big D's T-Style models come with unique tops made from Kentucky distilleries barrels from Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Knob Creek. Does the use of reclaimed wood throughout add mojo?

Fender Champion 100XL: Taking the crown from the Boss Katana?

A new wallet friendly 100W combo from Fender, the Champion 100XL packs in two channels and on-board effects. At this price, takes the market leader, the Boss Katana.

Strymon Iridium Amp and IR Cab pedal: It’s official!

Iridium has three guitar amps in one pedal created using the Matrix Modelling process. Also onboard is an IR engine and room reverb. Will this effect live up to Strymon's stellar reputation?

ADDAC 215 Dual Sample & Hold with extras Eurorack module

ADDAC System has announced the 215 "Super Utility" module in the shape of a dual Sample & Hold with a couple of nice extras.

Clue #2 in Behringer’s play-along mystery game

The Behringer tease machine is in full flow as they reveal a new clue to this thing that's been 30 years in the making. I hope it doesn't become an 8-letter Countdown conundrum or we'll be guessing forever.

Fender Songs chord app launches on Apple iPhone with 750,000 tracks

The new Fender Songs app has launched for Apple iPhone, letting you learn the chords to over 750,000 new tunes whilst you jam along on your guitar, banjo or keyboard. Lyrics? Yes. Tabs? No.

PRS 35th Anniversary: Three new Custom 24 models and McCarty range updates

It's the PRS 35th anniversary year and the company is releasing three new Custom 24 models covering all price points: SE, S2 and Core. Plus the McCarty models are being tweaked a little for 2020.

Strymon Iridium: A new amp/cab simulator pedal

A first image surfaces of a new Strymon pedal called Iridium, an amp/cab simulator pedal - we'll keep you posted as new details are released about this pedal. Watch this space!

Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces

According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!

Deal: Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros

A Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros - now that's a massive saving. The classic Marshall crunch tones are there and it's designed for home and studio use.

Superlative Space Bee SB01 opens for preorders on Kickstarter

Superlative has the Space Bee SB01 homage to the SH-101 ready for production and are looking for preorders on Kickstarter for $899 from people interested in "the sound of the past, crafted for the future".

FLASH: The synth built into a MIDI plug

On one end is a MIDI plug, on the other is a jack socket. Somewhere in between is FLASH - a teeny-tiny fully working 16-voice FM synthesizer. 

16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina

A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.

Fender Mod Shop offers new Silverburst finish on Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster

Fender's Mod Shop has quietly been adding some nice custom options of late, including mahogany necks. Now it offers one of our favourite finishes, Silverburst, for the first time.

Elektron releases OS updates for Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Analog Heat

Elektron has released OS updates for the Analog Rytm and Analog Four. Among other improvements, both machines received a major feature that many had been wishing for: sequencer MIDI out, at last!

Skwitch: the expressive squashy buttock for your iPhone music making

Skwitch is a springy dome of musical control that translates your fingering into expressive gestures through the squishing of a buttock-like interface - just make sure your hands are warm.

New modules for Voltage Modular from Vult, Ben Davis and M*4

Cherry Audio's Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack environment has picked up a bunch of new modules from developers Vult, Ben Davis and M*4.

Jared Dines’ 18-string guitar eBay charity auction fail – ‘Don’t drink and bid’

Jared Dines’ 18-string guitar eBay charity auction has failed to reach its goal: The YouTuber was let down by the winning bidder, whose excuse was, "Don't drink and bid on eBay. Sorry".

Island Instruments Galo: Blending a Danelectro and a Fender Jaguar!

Montreal based Island Instruments has just launched its enticing new Galo model, inspired by the old Danelectro Dano Pro and loaded with UK hand wound Mojo pickups. Tasty!

Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87: compact, neutral-voiced condenser mic at a sane price

Roswell is back with a new mic of botique quality at affordable price - the Mini K87. Whereas the Mini K47's goal was capturing a particular vintage voicing, this one goes after transparency.

Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T: It’s here at last!

The new Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 ES-350T is getting released on 18 October, Chuck's birthday. This faithful recreation of his favourite guitar will certainly ring a few bells!

Victory The Copper VC35: A new amplifier head with a very British flavour

The latest in the Victory's Compact series, this 35W lunchbox has a very familiar Vox-like tone that should give you bags of tones from its simple layout.

The PRS SE One is back! But only in Europe for a limited time…

A star of the PRS back catalogue, the PRS SE One is a classic single-cut design loaded with a lone P90 in the bridge position - now it's back as a limited edition for Europe. Pure P90 bliss!