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NAMM 2024: A Jack White-backed multi-effects for $99? Meet the result of this year’s most surprising pedal collaboration: the Donner x Third Man Hardware Triple Threat
By Guitar World Staff published
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Hear the new three-in-one distortion, phaser and echo pedal put through its paces by Jack White’s guitar tech and Third Man co-conspirator, Dan Mancini

NAMM 2024: “Angular, cubist and aggressive”: Kauer’s divisive Gripen guitar does away with all curvature for an early contender for ‘boldest guitar of 2024’
By Phil Weller published
The pointed-twin of its flagship Banshee model, Kauer has created an origami Explorer of sorts that boasts crown shaped inlays and a choice of three humbucker combinations

NAMM 2024: “No limits, no compromises”: Victory’s new MK Series is the culmination of influential amp designer Martin Kidd’s illustrious 30 year career – and were built to be the best amps he’s “ever made”
By Phil Weller published
With the MK range, Kidd set out to create “the best single channel clean amp & the best multi channel overdriven amp” of his career so far

Looking for a sign to finally go digital? Line 6 just slashed $200 off the price of Helix Floor and LT
By Matt McCracken published
If you recently bought one don't worry, most retailers will refund you the difference

NAMM 2024: “The most coveted guitar of the '80s is back, blending nostalgia and modern precision”: Adrian Vandenberg’s cult classic Peavey signature model has officially returned – and it’s received something of a glow-up
By Phil Weller published
The reimagining of an iconic fan favorite hits the market with a host of modern embellishments

NAMM 2024: “It does everything a Strandberg can do but redefines accessibility for all levels of players”: Strandberg reveals the Boden Essential, its most affordable guitar yet
By Phil Weller published
Featuring key Strandberg traits including its EndurNeck and ergonomic shape, the Boden Essential scales back its price point with a few choice tweaks to appeal to players of all budgets

Meet the Triple Threat, the ultracompact, three-in-one analog pedal collab from Donner Music and Jack White’s Third Man Hardware
By Guitar World Staff published
Eye-catching innovative pedal boasts discrete distortion, phaser and echo circuits for “remarkable analog tones and versatility for musicians on the go”

“The goal was to put together a guitar that didn’t exist yet”: After years of anticipation, Wolfgang Van Halen’s long-awaited EVH SA-126 signature guitar is finally here – and it’s arrived on Eddie’s birthday
By Matt Owen published
The SA-126 was named in honor of Eddie Van Halen's birthday, and gets an official launch almost two years after Wolfgang began road-testing prototypes on tour

NAMM 2024: “The D'Ambrosio Series represents our thoughts on the future of solid body electric guitars”: Eastman Guitars has dropped yet another range of inexplicably gorgeous instruments
By Matt Owen published
With sustainably reclaimed tonewoods, 3 distinct body shapes and a huge suite of high-end pickup options, Eastman's latest drop claims to represent the pinnacle of modern guitar making – and offers “unprecedented beauty and quality”

“The Gibson Garage has become this Mecca in Nashville for guitar players. Bringing the London store to life is going to be equally as as gratifying”: Gibson’s first-ever flagship store outside of the US has announced its grand opening date
By Matt Parker published
The firm’s first-ever flagship store outside of the US is preparing to open its doors on February 24
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