In a world where everything is getting smaller, it’s nice to see a company think big. For 2009, Boss has expanded its lineup with the TU-1000 Professional Stage Tuner.
The Mark V is like a greatest-hits package for tone. It’s like having a faithful recreation of Mesa’s most legendary amplifiers—such as the Mark I, IIC+ and IV—packed into one amp, along with bonuses like all-new British-inspired circuits.
For years, one of Paul Gilbert’s signature sounds came from a flanger pedal that had been modified to change pitch from high to low, creating a wild dive-bomb effect.
If sixties-era Bond girl Britt Eklund is your idea of a Super Swede, here’s some good news, old-timer: Hagstrom’s new Super Swede Tremar Series guitar has all the feel and appeal of axes from Eklund’s heyday.
If the LD-01 Little Dipper pedal did nothing but light up the constellation of blue LEDs on its metallic blue body, it would probably still be on our list of cool new gear.
If you're familiar with Nuno Bettencourt’s characteristically wicked tone, the new NB King 100 amp will thrill you more than words can say. Designed by Randall in association with Bettencourt, the vintage-voiced amp is the perfect combination