November 21, 2024

Guitars & Gear

BUDGET ROCK!: Test Driving the Fesley FST 350M, And Enjoying a Surprisingly Smooth Ride

An excellent beginner’s guitar and a good backup for more advanced players.

REVIEW: Playwell Tank G: A Versatile Option in the Compact Multi-Effects Market

For players who want to add diversity and depth to their sound with a single tool, this purple pedal is a solid option.

Gamechanger Audio Releases Video Demonstrating 10 Uses For “Intelligent” Auto Delay Pedal

The pedal analyzes a player's dynamics and pitch and adjusts delay time, feedback, and modulation accordingly.

Donner Unveils Enhanced Hush-I Pro Travel Guitar

The guitar includes a variety of preset tones, allowing players to dial in their desired sound.

Nuno Bettencourt to Herald Launch of Positive Grid’s Spark 2 With Live Event

Positive Grid offer the next generation of their smart guitar practice amplifier and Bluetooth speaker.

Rock Out with Two Necks: Harley Benton Debuts Upgraded DC-Custom II 612

Harley Benton has unveiled updated versions of its DC-Custom II and DC-Custom II 612 electric guitar models.

REVIEW: Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 – New Possibilities From a Classic Amp

"Takes all the features that were great about the MKII and makes them even better."

REVIEW: Bogren Trivium Ampknob Plug-Ins – Three Versatile, Easy-to-Use Tone Modelers

There’s more to the Trivium Ampknobs than the collective sounds of Trivium.

REVIEW: SBS SS300 – A Versatile, Affordable Shred Machine

Unapologetically built as if the heavy metal party never ended.

REVIEW: Donner Hush-X – Portable and Powerful

Donner Hush-X: Powerful & Portable Upping the ante on the 2023 HUSH-I...

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George Harrison’s Early Beatles-Era Futurama Guitar Sold for $1.27 Million, Setting World Record

“George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history.”

HeadRush Expands Lineup with Powerful New Gear and Software for Guitarists and Bassists

The Flex Prime features over 600 effects, amps, and emulations, including realistic guitar and bass amps, IRs, microphone models, and a variety of stompbox effects.

See Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Career-Spanning Special Below

Baxter and his band -- Mark Damian (Drums), Hank Horton (Bass), James Raymond (Keyboards) -- perform hits including “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “My Old School,” and music from Baxter's first solo album, Speed of Heat.

Gibson Celebrates Mary Ford Collection With the Documentary “The History of Mary Ford”

In 1958, it is believed that one Les Paul™ Goldtop model with an ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest was created at the request of Mary Ford. Now, Gibson is honored to release this Mary Ford Les Paul Standard, based on that one-of-a-kind original guitar.

Martin and Joe Bonamassa Team Up for Limited Edition 1941 000-45

This exclusive model, with only 45 units available, is a tribute to a golden era of guitar making, echoing the craftsmanship that has made Martin a legendary name for generations.

See Lari Basilio Jam with JHS Team to Promote Signature Pedal, The Violet Distortion

JHS describes the Violet Distortion as "a new take on distortion/overdrive," and adds, "using this pedal is like adding a new and ultra-flexible distortion channel to your favorite clean amplifier."

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Show Off Guitar Collection, Discuss Playing History in Revealing Gibson TV Interview

Hammett, who has been with Metallica since 1983, showed off a variety of instruments during the interview, including vintage Les Pauls, a Korina Flying V prototype, and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar.