IK Multimedia launches ToneNET, a new preset-sharing community for AmpliTube 5 By Sam Roche published 31 March 22 The new platform operates like social media, where guitarists can follow other users and like and comment on their presets
Acorn Amplifiers unveils the Peavey Decade-inspired Solid State preamp pedal, based on Josh Homme's "secret weapon" amp By Matt Owen published 31 March 22 The stompbox is billed as a recreation of the tiny practice amp, which was recently revealed as the key to Homme's Queens of the Stone Age tone
Fender Japan unveils Japan Junior Collection of 24”-scale Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster models By Matt Owen published 31 March 22 The streamlined six-strings trim down the scale but retain a 42mm nut width, and come equipped with Japan Junior Modified single-coils and wealth of satin colorways
Yoshi Ikegami steps down as president of Boss By Matt Owen published 30 March 22 Ikegami – who has overseen one of the Roland brand's most prolific eras with the arrival of Waza Craft pedals and Katana amps – will stay on as Executive Advisor for a short time before retiring
Gretsch refreshes Electromatic Jet lineup and unveils new looks for the G5700 Lap Steel By Sam Roche published 30 March 22 The brand's Jet BT, Jet Baritone and Junior Jet Bass II models have all received a plethora of fresh finishes
You can now control your Kemper with your phone using the new Profiler Rig Manager iOS app By Matt Parker published 30 March 22 The Profiler OS 8.7 update allows you to pair touch controls via your iPhone and iPad
3Degrees Audio launches the Bygones, a multi-effects pedal that aims to bottle your nostalgia By Matt Parker published 30 March 22 The Bygones Stereo Nostalgia offers a combination of degradation, modulation, pitch and delay effects
Ceti’s E.S.U. is a pocket-sized touchscreen multi-FX, amp processor, audio interface and hard drive recorder By Matt Parker published 30 March 22 The New York-based firm is seeking Kickstarter backers to produce its do-it-all guitar and bass device
Chase Bliss Audio unveils the Habit, a half-effect, half-instrument that even the company doesn’t quite understand By Matt Parker published 30 March 22 Musical sketchpad? Delay with a memory? Echo collector? Whatever this pedal is, we want it…
Flea stars on the cover of the new issue of Bass Player By Joel McIver published 30 March 22 The RHCP icon is joined by bassists from Mastodon, Judas Priest, Nashville Pussy and more
Paul McCartney pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins: “You were a true rock and roll hero” By Sam Roche published 30 March 22 The Beatles legend recalls playing drums on a 2017 Foo Fighters track, and performing Get Back with the band at the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Cory Wong announces season 2 of his Cory and The Wongnotes talk show – and reveals its stellar lineup By Matt Owen published 30 March 22 Mark Lettieri, Nate Smith, Victor Wooten, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull and Chromeo are among the names featured in a new teaser trailer
Foo Fighters cancel all upcoming tour dates following Taylor Hawkins' death By Sam Roche published 30 March 22 “Let's take this time to grieve, heal, pull our loved ones close, and appreciate all the music and memories we've made together,” the band write
Flea reveals he changed his long-serving bass amp setup for Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest album By Matt Owen published 29 March 22 The Gallien-Krueger loyalist opted for a new bass rig on Unlimited Love – and liked it so much he'll be taking it on tour later this year
Fender and Jackson Custom Shops announce two new Master Builders By Matt Owen published 29 March 22 Austin Macnutt will sign on with Fender's Custom Shop cohort, while Pat Campolattano joins the Jackson team
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies aged 50 By Michael Astley-Brown published 26 March 22 News of Hawkins’ death was confirmed by the band on social media
Western Electric gearing up for domestic production of guitar amp tubes to fulfil demand By Matt Parker published 25 March 22 “People are ready for higher quality, American-made tubes. We’re ready to meet that demand”
Boss unveils two new Space Echo pedals, the long-awaited RE-2 and RE-202 By Michael Astley-Brown published 24 March 22 Based on intensive R&D, the two stompboxes promise to provide the definitive Space Echo experience in pedal form
Ernie Ball Music Man adds luxurious limited-edition Spring 2022 models to its Ball Family Reserve collection By Matt Owen published 23 March 22 New-look Luke III, Albert Lee and Short Scale StingRay models line up alongside an overhauled Valentine electric
Line 6 reveals the DL4 MkII, a reboot of its legendary multi-function delay/looper pedal By Matt Owen published 22 March 22 The new-and-improved unit boasts 15 new delay types lifted from the HX family of effects, 15 "secret reverb" modes and a Legacy button that unleashes an array of additional functions
![[L-R] Paul McCartney and Taylor Hawkins](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPTM4CUqXq86kRzoCAG66e-1024-80.jpg.webp)
![[L-R] Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins perform onstage with Foo Fighters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2tJGyTpi96vtEgzBQHdBsj-1024-80.jpg.webp)
