Guitar
NAMM 2018: D’Angelico add more solid bodied electrics to its range
22 Jan 2018 · D’Angelico is often associated with acoustic and semi-acoustic guitars, but the US maker is bringing a new line of solid-bodied electrics to the NAMM show. Can these make inroads in a saturated market?
NAMM 2018: Line 6 HX Effects processor leaked
21 Jan 2018 · Line 6 could be gearing up to present HX Effects based on the Helix system's effects processor. This highly anticipated new product has been setting guitar forums alight for months and now it has been leaked!
NAMM 2018: Milkman Sound’s The Amp is (nearly) a full valve amp in pedal format
20 Jan 2018 · The Amp is a new boutique valve driven guitar amp in a pedal board friendly format, but will it have enough creamy tones to warrant ordering one from Milkman Sounds?
NAMM 2018: Electro-Harmonix 95000 Performance Loop Laboratory
19 Jan 2018 · The self-professed inventors of looping, Electro-Harmonix may have created the ultimate looper pedal, the 95000 Performance Loop Laboratory, with loads of memory, stacks of control and bags of vibe.
NAMM 2018: Way Huge debuts its first bass effect pedal, the Pork and Pickle
19 Jan 2018 · Combining the British preamp tone of the Pork Loin Overdrive and the mid-'90s fuzz tones of the Russian Pickle it sounds as though this new bass effect could be a match made in heaven.
ProCo Rat Tail Distortion: A RAT pedal in your guitar cable
19 Jan 2018 · That classic little black distortion pedal has now been squeezed into a single guitar cable, making it the most compact rodent-themed dirt box on the market! And then there's the question of: "WHY?!?"
PRS DW CE 24 “Floyd” Dustie Waring Signature packs some serious hardware
19 Jan 2018 · This new Limited Edition signature model for Dustie Waring of Between the Buried and Me is loaded with quality hardware and looks like it can handle modern styles with ease.
NAMM 2018: Vox adds new MVX150 Nutube range and MV50 mini heads
19 Jan 2018 · A new 150-watt MVX150 Nutube amp range and a couple of new mini heads to add to their existing range. WIll Vox's Nutube technology convince you to give up '50s vacuum tube technology?
Fano JM4 Bass: A boutique guitar builder dips its toes into the deep end
17 Jan 2018 · The JM4 is a '60s Fender styled bass guitar by a boutique builder that comes in at less money than you would expect for such a cool guitar. Will Fano be able to give Fender a run for its money?
PRS S2 Series Studio – More Strat than a Stratocaster?
17 Jan 2018 · This American made PRS S2 Series Studio has a unique 5-way pickup selection switch that puts it in close competition with Fender's legendary Stratocaster guitars.
Positive Grid BIAS Amp 2 with new amps and Celestion speaker emulations
17 Jan 2018 · New in BIAS Amp 2 is an updated Dynamic Tone Engine and a new set of Celestion Impulse Responses - is that enough to entice you to update or will you be sticking with the current edition?
Fender American Original Series relaunches old favourites with modern updates
16 Jan 2018 · New American-made Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass models with vintage stylings and modern playability. Something for everyone here, but has Fender played it too safe?
Mad Professor Little Tweedy Drive pedal – Tweed tones in pedal format?
13 Jan 2018 · The Mad Professor has a new overdrive pedal inspired by '50s Tweed Deluxe amp tone - can it successfully recreate those classic tones? Check out the A/B demo video and judge for yourself.
Gibson tantalises Flying V fans at CES with glimpses of new “Modern” model
12 Jan 2018 · Looking a bit like a retro '50s Jackson Roswell Rhoads, this new V could be the star of the show for Gibson, but will it be enough to win back the fans?
LEAK: Fender preps new Parallel Universe Series for NAMM 2018 launch
12 Jan 2018 · A new leak of Fender guitars slated to debut at the NAMM Show later this month include Jazz Tele, Whiteguard Strat, Strat Tele Hybrid, Troublemaker Tele and the Jaguar Strat - enter the Parallel Universe!
NAMM 2018: Earthquaker Devices want to manipulate your drive with the Westwood
12 Jan 2018 · 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.
NAMM 2018 Rolling Report: All stories on one page!
11 Jan 2018 · NAMM 2018 is nearing fast, and the first announcements and rumours are starting to seep through. We'll be covering all the latest developments as they happen - watch this space.
NAMM 2018: Mooer micro preamps in Mesa/Boogie, Friedman and Matchless flavours
11 Jan 2018 · Mooer is digitally cloning boutique American guitar preamps and offering us twin-channel versions that will fit in your pocket - at under £100 each. With built-in speaker emulation. Phew.
LEAK: Fender Limited Edition Meteora to launch at NAMM 2018
10 Jan 2018 · This new limited edition Fender Meteora looks like a cross between a Telecaster and an offset Jazzmaster style body, will players love it or hate it?
NAMM 2018: TC Electronics churn out four more “Sonic Specialists” effect pedals
10 Jan 2018 · Yet another slew of TC Electronics vintage-inspired effects pedals using digital technology - we just hope they will be cheap enough to warrant taking a punt on.
Epiphone debuts striking new Anaconda Burst Les Paul Slash signature model at CES
09 Jan 2018 · Epiphone has announced two new Slash signature Les Paul models, one of them signed by the man himself. Yes, that will cost you a little more, but it's still cheaper than last year's Gibson version.
Gibson Semi-Hollow Modern Double Cut launches at CES
09 Jan 2018 · New 24-fret semi-hollow body guitars available in pearlescent colours have just been teased via Gibson's Facebook page and they look like they will once again divide opinion with fans.