February 22, 2025

Guitars & Gear

Keeley Presents Trailblazing OCTA PSI Transfigurating Fuzz Pedal

Features include: Polyphonic octave and pitch shifter with three modes, analog fuzz circuit with three-way tone switch, flexible output configuration, all Wet or Wet/Dry blend, momentary or latching octave/pitch options, adjustable ramp speed for pitch bending.

Jackson Launches Pro Series Signature Guitar with Tetrarch’s Diamond Rowe

"I am the first female in the history of Jackson with a signature guitar and the first African American female signature artist in heavy music. I feel so honored to have now joined such an elite group of players."

BOSS GX-100: In a Crowded Multi-Effects Market, Boss Proves Why They’re Still Masters of Guitar Tone

Offering exceptional audio quality, a vast array of effects, and intuitive control, the GX-100 is a sound-boosting tool.

David Gilmour Plays Blazing Solos on Body Count’s Revamped ‘Comfortably Numb,’ Continues to Promote New Album ‘Luck and Strange’

"It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again."

Gibson Upgrades Les Paul Studio: Lighter Build, More Options

The new model, which retails from between $1,799 and $1,999, features a modern weight-relieved mahogany body, making it lighter and more comfortable to play.

Steve Vai’s Extensive Guitar Collection Documented in New Book ‘Wire & Wood’

We scoured the globe to find many of these guitars, as I had given many away or sold them through the years. The results are stunning and the book is a masterpiece." -- Steve Vai

BUDGET ROCK REVIEW!: Redid RD-100 Semi-Hollow Body 335DB: Glorious or Garbage?

The attractive design, solid construction, and impressive sound of the RD-100 earn it an unconditional green light.

Boss Unveils SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay

Create a wide range of complex and creative textures, from subtle echoes to dense rhythmic patterns.

Fender Upgrades Mustang Micro Headphone Amp Series with 25 Amp Tones, 25 Effects, More!

With 100 editable preset slots and Bluetooth connectivity, the Mustang Micro Plus is a versatile, powerful new tool.

Jimi Hendrix’s “Love Drops” Flying V Receives Epiphone Tribute

The guitar is a recreation of the instrument Hendrix hand-painted and played extensively from 1967-1969.

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Gibson TV and AXS TV Join Forces to Celebrate National Guitar Day with Slash, Mike Campbell, More

The network opens with an expose of the cherished gear of blues master Buddy Guy, and then continues its deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Keeley Octa Psi — From Dark to Whimsial, a Simple, Versatile Fuzz Octave Combo

Inspired by and integrating elements of Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI, the Digitech Whammy Pedal, and the Electro-Harmonix Pitchfork polyphonic pitch shifter, anyone looking to embellish or enhance their playing will find plenty to enjoy.

Watch a Preview For “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” A New Biography About the Year Jimmy Page’s Post-Yardbirds Band Went Supernova

“When I saw the early cut of the film premiered, at the Venice Film Festival, it was amazing. The energy of the story, and the power of the music, is phenomenal." -- Jimmy Page

Gibson Unveils New Custom Color Series ES-335 & ES-335 Figured Models

Offered in Figured Top and Plain Top versions, the new Gibson Custom Color Series ES-335s join the previously released and popular SG™ Standard, SG Standard ’61, and the Les Paul™ Standard 50s and 60s guitars.

Marshall Lights Up NAMM with New Gear, Benefit Show for California Wildfires Featuring Tom Morello, Nita Strauss, Others

In response to the recent wildfires affecting communities in Los Angeles, Marshall partnered with iconic DIY venue Chain Reaction to host an all-star benefit show during NAMM, with all proceeds going directly to MusiCares.

Watch the Mountain of New Gear Being Showcased at NAMM 2025

Here is some hot news about new products by Marshall, ESP, Peavey, Ibanez, Friedman, and Taylor. Stay tuned for more.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Best Experimental Modulation — Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus

Sonic adventurers and thrill seekers will grin in dumbstruck euphoria as they tinker with the multitude of configurations.