Gibson updates its Modern and Original collections with new ES and Thunderbird Bass models By Matt Owen Fresh ES-335 Satin and ES-339 semi-hollow designs unveiled
EarthQuaker Devices takes shimmer reverb to the next level with the Astral Destiny By Michael Astley-Brown Modulated octave reverb pedal offers a dizzying array of pitch-shifted ambiences
Blackstar partners with Carmen Vandenberg on versatile CV30 signature amp By Michael Astley-Brown The Jeff Beck and Bones UK guitarist fuses US and British tones with limited-edition combo
Gibson announces Orianthi, Tom Petty, Slash and Noel Gallagher signature acoustics alongside new Modern and Historic models By Matt Owen It's slim pickings for details, but here's what we know so far about Gibson's 2021 acoustic releases
Gibson teases new signature electric guitars for Marcus King, Peter Frampton and Jerry Cantrell By Michael Astley-Brown Details are scarce, but here's everything we know about the artist models we can expect from Gibson this year
Collings updates its Traditional Series with the CJ-45 T By Matt Owen The vintage-inspired acoustic pays homage to the classic slope-shoulder dreads of the Wartime era
Kramer debuts Snake Sabo Baretta, Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager and Charlie Parra Vanguard signature models By Richard Bienstock Company also unveils new Original and Modern guitars, headlined by Baretta, Jersey Star and Assault designs
Vox reveals a wealth of new guitars in development with intriguing Future Product Preview By Matt Owen The six-string future looks bright for Vox, with a number of digitally enhanced archtops and returning classics in the works
Ernie Ball Music Man freshens up its electric guitar and bass finishes for 2021 By Richard Bienstock Sabre, Stingray, Cutlass and Bongo models outfitted in head-turning colors, including Snowy Night, Raspberry Burst and Smoked Chrome
Is Universal Audio about to launch its first guitar pedal? By Michael Astley-Brown Cryptic teaser campaign points towards a floor-based device for guitarists
Walrus Audio’s feature-rammed Mako Series expands with the dreamy R1 High-Fidelity Stereo Reverb By Michael Astley-Brown New compact offering features onboard sustain footswitch and six reverb types – including a “big f______ reverb”
Slash confirms imminent arrival of new Epiphone Slash Signature Series J-45 By Matt Owen Another sneak peek from Slash gives guitarists a first look at affordable new acoustics
Johnny Marr receives Boss Lifetime Achievement Award at NAMM Believe in Music Week By Richard Bienstock The Smiths legend and CE-2 Chorus pedal devotee is honored for “inspiring a generation to pick up a guitar”
D'Angelico introduces new Brighton, Bedford SH and Excel 59, updates existing guitar ranges with flashy finishes By Matt Owen Updated guitars boast a number of attention-grabbing features, including custom Seymour Duncans and bold new finishes
New Year New Gear: Tascam introduces new audio interfaces, FU-Tone brings fully-loaded guitars and Blackstar unveils the ID:Core V3 amp line By Richard Bienstock Bring your playing to life in 2021 with this top-notch equipment
Gibson launches ultra-versatile triple-humbucker signature SG for The Roots’ “Captain” Kirk Douglas By Michael Astley-Brown Feature-packed model for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon guitarist gets a re-release for 2021
Epiphone puts a unique spin on the Nighthawk with its affordable new Nancy Wilson signature Fanatic guitar By Jackson Maxwell The Heart guitarist's second collab with Gibson Brands boasts a Nighthawk-shaped mahogany body and ProBucker humbuckers
Could D’Addario’s new XS designs be the best coated strings yet? By Richard Bienstock "Technological breakthrough" promises incredibly thin coating to protect wound and plain steel strings with no tone dampening
Mix and match the most iconic fuzz tones in rock with Jackson Audio’s Modular Fuzz Pedal with Octave By Richard Bienstock New offering features swappable fuzz modules, separately switchable octave circuit and more
Collings and Julian Lage team up for a signature electric guitar, the 470 JL By Richard Bienstock Fully hollow model boasts hybrid profile neck, Bigsby vibrato and Ron Ellis Ellisonics pickups
