Guitar
Fender Japan brings back the Swinger for a limited run
18 Nov · Fender reissues an oddball 60s classic, the Swinger, for the Japanese market. If you're into retro guitars, you're gonna love this one! But it might prove hard to buy outside Japan...
Dean USA Kerry King V Limited Edition: Slaying your wallet!
18 Nov · The new Dean USA Kerry King V Limited Edition boasts EMG and Sustainiac pickups and a Kahler KFK bridge. With only 50 guitars being made, you'd better be quick. And rich.
Wampler Terraform Multi-Modulation pedal: A Strymon Mobius killer?
18 Nov · Wampler has just announced a brand new, all-digital Multi-Modulation pedal called Terraform. Until now, the Strymon Mobius has been king of the modulation pedals - can Terraform take the crown?
What happens when you bury your guitar in the desert?
16 Nov · What happened when YouTuber Guitar MAX buried his Les Paul in the desert? What do you mean, who cares? Oh come on, admit it, you're just a little bit curious. We certainly were.
New Harley Benton Fusion-T range: How much ’boutique’ can you expect for under €400?
15 Nov · Quite a lot, it turns out! With a Tele-inspired body shape, the Fusion-T range includes a tasty HH Roasted FNT model, with boutique-ish styling and high-quality hardware at a frankly awesome price.
Fender Silent Siren Jazz Bass and Telecaster: Female J-pop band gets new signature models
15 Nov · Fender Japan tweets about two fetching new Silent Siren signature models, the first announced since the company said it was aiming to increase its marketing exposure with female artists.
Seymour Duncan’s new Diamondhead multistage distortion pedal takes us back to the 80s
14 Nov · Seymour Duncan's new Diamondhead is an '80s-flavoured multistage distortion pedal with a flexible 3-band EQ and added boost section. This baby could be perfect for 80s hard rock - among other things.
Harmony 8418 5-Watt tube combo: Simple, vintage tones from a reissued 1950s amp
12 Nov · This reissued Harmony 8418 amp is constructed using the original blueprints form the 1950s and its hand-wired, all-tube design should have plenty of lush tones - all accessed with a single volume pot!
Electrochop by Magnetic Effects: An optical tremolo covering vintage to modern
11 Nov · The new Magnetic Effects Electrochop optical tremolo pedal has a total of ten waveforms and can do subtle vintage tremolo to more modern, harder ones as well.
Keeley’s ECCOS Delay Looper gives you neo-vintage, flanged stereo delay tones
11 Nov · The new ECCOS pedal is described by Keeley as a "neo-vintage" delay and looper. Eh? That's a flangy, tape-style delay to you and me. Plenty of features and lots of retro vibe on tap here. Deal
Bargain deals on Jackson King V X-Series from 499 instead of 799 Euros
09 Nov · Thomann has a sweet deal on Jackson King V X-Series models whilst stocks last. Among these high-performance models going for less is a signature guitar for Corey Beaulieu of Trivium.
Mr Black OD-503 mini pedal: A subtle drive designed to make your guitar rig ‘sing’
08 Nov · The Mr Black OD-503 is handmade in Portland and is the latest in his series of mini pedals: This light dynamic overdrive is designed to make your rig sing while not overpowering your guitar's tone.
Morley adds new 20/20 pedals: Wah Lock, Wah Boost and Lead Wah
07 Nov · Morley has just announced three new wah models. The new 20/20 Wah Lock, 20/20 Wah Boost and the 20/20 Lead Wah Morley pedal. Each features the new 20/20 buffer for a clearer signal chain.
Hagerman Overdrive and Boost: Premium tube pedals to help you find your ideal tone
07 Nov · Hagerman launches two premium, American-made tube drive pedals, the Overdrive and Boost. On top of juicy tones on offer here, you can also experiment by swapping out the valves.