23 Results for "2016"

Jef’s Picks 2016: Epiphone, Hudson, Friedman

My top three bits of gear released in 2016. Some of them were so great I even went out and bought them myself!

Simon’s Picks 2016: Cakewalk, PreSonus, Townsend and more…

A year of new pro audio toys has nearly passed and so has the first year of Gearnews. Here's my top 5 products that have stood out for me this year.

Top 5 new guitar ranges of 2016

Here are five new guitar ranges launched in 2016 that should be on your radar!

New Guitars 2016 GearQuiz

There are people who play guitar. And then there are full-blooded guitarists who know their 2016 releases like the backs of their hands. Which are you?

New Synthesizers 2016 Quiz

Think you know your hardware synthesizers? Test your knowledge of the hottest releases in 2016 in our "Guess the synth" quiz!

Top 5 Signature Guitars and Basses 2016

Artist associations have come a long way over the years and this year we feel these are the best so far. What do you think?

Top 5 free mixing plug-ins in 2016

With so many free plug-ins available, we take a look at some of the hottest free mixing plug-ins released this year... so far!

Fret-King Black Label Elise ‘GG’ Gordon Giltrap MKII guitar – Enhanced & Updated

This new version of the signature guitar brings some subtle updates and a new pickup combination.

Ibanez Steve Vai JEM77WDP Premium – Steam Punk Shredder

Mr Vai gets all steampunk with this year's JEM design, this new model for 2016 has some unique features and a very different body wood combination when compared to previous models.

Weird guitar pedals – Top 5

Our Top 5 Weird and Wonderful effects pedals of 2016 so far. Join us down the rabbit hole and seek inspiration on the road less travelled with these odd little stomp boxes of joy.

Fender 2016 T-Bucket acoustic range – now with added bass

These new 2016 models are aimed squarely for players on a budget, yet that still want a quality set of features and hardware. Does Fender provide for both criteria this year? Well there is now a new acoustic ...

Vox add British Racing Green Tolex versions

Vox have announced special editions of some of their amps in this classic green hue, but only for a limited time. So be sure to be quick off the mark if you need one of these in your life.

PRS Chris Robertson SE Signature Model – Black Stone Cherry player’s new guitar

A good looking and well thought out signature model, with some high-end American made upgraded hardware. Will you be willing to pay the upcharge for the extras though?

Reverend launch Sensei HB Limited Edition

Reverend announce their autumn limited edition guitar and it's a looker. Is the new Sensei a must-see for lovers of the Bigsby trem system?

Epiphone Bonamassa Firebird-1 signature guitar: Hot stuff?

Mr Bonamassa has good taste it would seem. A single pickup, classic guitar, released as a limited edition model for 2016, based upon his 1963 original.

Gretsch Electromatic range launched for Summer NAMM 2016

The Electromatic Collection includes 12 string and left handed models and also see some great player upgrades that make these a viable guitar for anyone looking to spend under a £1000.

Epiphone 2016 Summer NAMM range launched

Presenting at Summer NAMM 2016, Epiphone have some really cool looking models this year and some nice limited editions as well.

The 5 best new hardware synthesizers this year – so far

Another great year for synth enthusiasts: 5 of the most promising new Synthesizers from Korg, DSI, Yamaha, Arturia and Teenage Engineering!

Gibson 2016 Limited Edition lineup

The 2016 Limited Edition guitars are all now released and there are some really cool, interesting looking guitars. Some old favourites have returned as well.

London Bass Guitar Show 2016 – A pictorial roundup of some of the highlights

This years London Bass Guitar Show at Olympia was filled with all the new gear for 2016. The show spanned the weekend and gave us all the chance to check out what is up and coming in the world of bass.

Gibson Custom Shop 2016 lineup announced

The new Standard Historic, True Historic and Modern Era lineups from Gibson Custom Shop for 2016 are here.

Earthquaker Devices launch eight new pedals at NAMM

Earthquaker Devices are launching eight new pedals at NAMM 2016. Not all of them will be available straight away, and one of them may not even be ready for the NAMM Show next week!

Korg minilogue leaks: a pre-NAMM sneak peak

The internet has gone bonkers over some leaked images of a so far unofficial new Korg synth called the minilogue. It reports to be a fully programmable, 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer, is also equipped with ...