A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...
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With an active EQ section designed to compliment you amp's tone, this subtle drive pedal from boutique effects builders Earthquaker Devices looks like one to check out.
A modern-looking fretless six-string bass with some nifty features and enough tonal options to keep players happy: Will the SRF706 Portamento be a hit for Ibanez?
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This widely respected maker has just released Fault, an OD/distortion pedal. What can they bring to the gain pedal table? A lot, it turns out: a refreshing approach yielding a versatile new effect.
Replete in a stunning Aqua Blue finish, this 2017 model bass has been kitted out with some decent hardware and a price tag that many will find tempting.
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German pro audio manufacturer HK Audio must be one of the busiest loudspeaker brands about today. They've just announced 3 new Linear 3 'top-boxes' and 2 more active subs. Oof!
This new pedal looper for active basses is the latest pedal-friendly switcher from Japanese company Providence and has their handy Vitalizer circuit onboard too.
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Ignoring their "low Finnish profile", Genelec show maximum confidence in 'The Ones' - "the world’s smallest three-way coaxial monitor”. Interesting and significant release alert!
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Have QSC really doubled up the power of their well-known K Series active PA speakers, or is the K.2 Series just a marketing frolic?
Berlin-based HEDD have introduced the Type 20, a compact 3-way midfield monitor for owners of smaller studios. Can this speaker successfully bridge the home and pro markets?
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Living legend Leland Sklar gets his own signature bass with plenty of tweaks based upon his many years in the business.
In their third generation and with a name like 'Stinger G3', you'd expect something special. The name, however, might be the only stand-out characteristic for these boxes...
British company EM Acoustics' new ESP Series are compact active speakers for those small PA duties that pack some 1200W of power and a coaxial design. Could these stir the competition?
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dBTechnologies present a new compact PA and wedge monitor solution - but can this speaker be both aggressive and sonically accurate, as their marketing claims? We take a look at how they aim to square that ...
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The new Suhr JM Pro Series comes in many flavours and has something for everyone it would seem.
With plenty of headroom via its internal 30v circuit and some 20 dB of boost, Magentic say that their new Zola effect can help keep your guitar tone intact in all situations.
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A stereo valve preamp designed to give acoustic players control and flexibility for both live and recording work - the Orange Acoustic Pre Amp has its own Heat control!
Adding a new model to a range of monitors can be a risky move. Is the LYD 48 a quick fix of existing issues, or a model worthy of the title 'flagship'?
QSC are showing three new products at NAMM: The K Cardioid Sub extends the K Series, while the E Series sees a dual 18" sub and a dual 15" full-range unit. And the prices seem fair, too.
PMC has announced it is presenting a new series of main monitors at NAMM in a couple of weeks - the next-generation MB3 and BB6 are almost upon us.
The Mesa/Boogie lads have been busy: the D-800 Series amp has now spawned a preamp pedal, while the amp itself sees an update and is paired with a new lightweight bass cab, as well. Phew!
Stripped back, but not where it counts. Can this budget bass punch above its weight?
Are you a gigging bass player, travelling to a lot to venues and carting around a huge bass head? Maybe you need something a little smaller, and less time at the chiropractor? Quilter may have a solution for ...
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Here's some interesting new technology currently seeking funding via Kickstarter: Nura headphones measure and calibrate to your personal hearing profile.