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Gibson Custom Shop debuts Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Top
05 Feb 2019 · A new Gibson Custom Shop 'mashup' of two guitars (one from 1959 and one from 1960) the new Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Top combines two classic guitars into one.
Outlaw Effects launches Dumbleweed Overdrive, General Germanium Fuzz and more
05 Feb 2019 · Canadian pedal manufacturer Outlaw Effects is releasing four new mini analogue effects pedals, with some nice sonic options and a tiny footprint (great for cramped pedalboards).
Gibson Custom Shop is back – with a vengeance!
04 Feb 2019 · Looks like Gibson Custom Shop has dropped some of the more unpopular materials and parts, like Richlite fretboards. Will 2019 see Gibson's premium range return to form?
UK pedal maker Vein-Tap conjures the Dark Arts Tap Tempo Phaser
03 Feb 2019 · The new Dark Arts analogue phaser pedal is made in the UK and features sixteen different waveforms, tap-tempo and other useful functions, making it a bit of a modulation beast!
Solar Guitars issues two signature guitars for Dan Vadim Von of Morbid Angel
02 Feb 2019 · Morbid Angel's guitarist Dan Vadim Von is the latest artist to join the Solar Guitars roster, with not one but two signature models bearing his name due to be released in 2019.
Is Jamstack the ideal mobile practise solution for guitarists?
02 Feb 2019 · A new guitar amp that can process effects from a smartphone app and attaches to your guitar. Is Jamstack the perfect practise guitar amp solution for guitarists on the move?
Yamaha adds new Revstar models – but do they stand out?
31 Jan 2019 · With a retro Café Racer bikes styling, the Yamaha Revstar series launched back in 2015. Now we have five new Revstar models being launched this year including Bigsby trem and P90 options.
NAMM 2019: Jackson Pro Misha Mansoor HT7 – The Djent bargain?
30 Jan 2019 · The new 2019 Jackson Pro Misha Mansoor HT7 could prove very enticing if you need a guitar for modern styles. The Periphery guitarist has not, however, included a set of sunglasses with it!
NAMM 2019: Reverend Guitars Rick Vito Signature Soulshaker
29 Jan 2019 · Aimed at slide guitar playing and oozing cool retro vibes, Rick Vito's new signature Reverend Soulshaker looks very retro in its styling, especially in the Ivory Pearloid and Grey Pearloid finishes.
David Gilmour is selling his Black Strat
29 Jan 2019 · Purchased back in 1970 at Manny’s on West 48th Street in New York, David Gilmour’s 'Black Strat' a 1969 Black Fender Stratocaster is up for sale!
NAMM 2019: Toontrack EZbass – Virtual bassist for 2019
29 Jan 2019 · Toontrack celebrates twenty years in the business with the announcement of a new software virtual bass player called EZbass. Due out later in 2019.
TC Electronic June-60 pedal ‘Juno Chorus’ finally here
28 Jan 2019 · Looks like we have finally got that Juno-60 chorus effect that TC Electronic has been talking about for a while. The June-60 has now finally been announced!
NAMM 2019: Chase Bliss Audio Blooper prototype
28 Jan 2019 · We are excited about the new Chase Bliss Audio Automatone MKII pedal that was announced last week, but they also have the Blooper looper in the pipeline!
NAMM 2019: Line 6 show off new Shuriken Variax finishes
28 Jan 2019 · The highly customisable Line 6 Shuriken Variax guitar that once only came in black will now be available in the UK with new colours for 2019.
NAMM 2019: Abasi Concepts Larada evolves
28 Jan 2019 · The Animals As Leaders guitarist Tosin Abasi shows off new concepts for his guitar line, after the '2018 Frank Falbo incident', including a Larada Space Tele!
NAMM 2019: Electro Harmonix Super Switcher
28 Jan 2019 · The new Electro Harmonix Super Switcher could be the perfect solution for controlling complex effects pedal layouts on your pedalboard.
NAMM 2019: Anasounds Element ‘real’ Spring Reverb pedal
28 Jan 2019 · The new Anasounds Element spring reverb pedal actually does use a real spring to create the reverb and has three spring modules sizes available too!
NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 update – K.O.T added
27 Jan 2019 · Looks like Winter NAMM had a few teases for Helix users. A Limited Edition Helix? And new firmware due including King Of Tone / K.O.T. and the Zendrive!
NAMM 2019: Seymour Duncan Dark Sun
27 Jan 2019 · Periphery's Mark Holcomb gets a new signature delay/reverb called the Dark Sun and it has some great features and routing available for modern styles.
NAMM 2019: Beetronics Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer
27 Jan 2019 · New Beetronics Swarm fuzz harmonizer pedal being debuted at Winter NAMM. This new boutique pedal has smooth honey dripping fuzz tones to die for.
NAMM 2019: Dreadbox Komorebi is a Chorus/Flanger pedal from guitar to Eurorack
27 Jan 2019 · Komorebi is a Japanese word which eloquently captures the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves of the trees. Komorebi is a fascinating Chorus/Flanger pedal designed for much more than guitar.
NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball John Petrucci Majesty 2019 revealed
27 Jan 2019 · The new Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 2019 model is now official and comes in 7 new colours and has new DiMarzio signature pickups