D'Angelico revamps its Excel Series acoustic collection for 2022 By Sam Roche published 5 June 22 The line's four models – the Bowery, Tammany, Lexington and Gramercy – all sport spruce/mahogany builds and Fishman Sonitone electronics
NAMM 2022: Ciari Guitars unveils revamped, Grover Jackson-designed version of its Ascender folding electric guitar By Matt Owen published 5 June 22 The redesigned guitar features an all-new folding mechanism and updated aesthetics, and clocks in at over $1,000 cheaper than the original Ascender Custom
NAMM 2022: Eastman unveils the Romeo’s Shakespearean six-string soulmate, the Juliet By Matt Owen published 5 June 22 The meticulously styled offset arrives in three distinct variations, offering ornate aesthetics, two different pickup combinations, the brand’s first six-in-a-line headstock and flexible hardware options
NAMM 2022: Godin introduces Seymour Duncan-loaded, reverse headstock-equipped Session R-HT Pro By Matt Owen published 5 June 22 The new-and-improved model swaps out Godin pickups for a pair of Lace Sensor Hot Gold single-coils and a Seymour Duncan bridge humbucker
Pete Thorn unveils his first signature model with Suhr in nearly eight years By Sam Roche published 5 June 22 It sports an HSS pickup configuration, with his custom Suhr Thornbucker II in the bridge position complemented by a pair of V63 single coils
NAMM 2022: Tosin Abasi discusses the genesis of his radical Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen model, and why guitarists might be surprised by its capabilities By Jackson Maxwell published 4 June 22 The Kaizen, Abasi tells us, takes cues from the entirety of EBMM's signature lineup, including the company's Albert Lee models
NAMM 2022: Watch Tom Quayle demonstrate the sonic versatility of Laney’s impressive new The Difference Engine delay pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 4 June 22 Brand-new Ibanez signature model in hand, Quayle demonstrates the patch he created for the pedal, which lets users combine various eras of delay to create new sounds
NAMM 2022: Tom Quayle wows us with his new Ibanez signature model and some dazzling licks By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 22 Prepare yourself for epic Quayle as the UK fusion whiz demos his new TQMS1-CTB
PRS Tele-style guitar rumors sparked by mysterious Myles Kennedy model By Jackson Maxwell published 4 June 22 The Alter Bridge frontman took the guitar for a spin at a recent solo show in Hamburg, Germany
NAMM 2022: Tosin Abasi introduces us to Emi, Abasi Concepts’ first ergonomic double-cut guitars By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 22 The Animals As Leaders mastermind takes us through three new designs, including a Strat-inspired single-coil model – and offers an update on his game-changing nylon-string prototype
NAMM 2022 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 22 Everything we know so far from the world’s biggest guitar gear show
NAMM 2022: Michael Kelly Guitars announces four new electric guitars with a range of pickup options for 2022 By Sam Roche published 4 June 22 The guitars in the drop sport either P-90s, single coils or humbuckers, with some even boasting acoustic pickups, too
NAMM 2022: Ashdown introduces rack mount preamp version of its ‘Little Stubby’ bass amp head, the CTM Valve Pre By Matt Owen published 4 June 22 The desktop-friendly unit promises vintage warmth and punch thanks to its ECC81, ECC82 and ECC83 tube configuration
NAMM 2022: Godin partners with Honeymoon Suite's Derry Grehan for a hard-rockin' new signature model, the Tread 1 By Sam Roche published 4 June 22 Based on the “Tread” guitar Grehan has used for years with Honeymoon Suite, the Tread 1 features a slew of rock-worthy appointments, including a pair of EMG humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo
NAMM 2022: ESP officially confirms Kirk Hammett signature V-style model, the LTD KH-V By Matt Owen published 4 June 22 The offset V will be available in three finishes – Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle and Metallic Gold – and is set to arrive in 2023
Blues and country slide guitar ace Kelly Joe Phelps dies at 62 By Sam Roche published 4 June 22 “He was not only a creative and original songwriter, he was one of the deepest and most soulful improvisers I've ever seen or heard,” said Phelps' producer and friend Steve Dawson
NAMM 2022: Guitar World gets up close and personal with Steve Vai's ridiculous triple-neck Ibanez Hydra guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 3 June 22 Also on exhibition was a special-made Hydra preamp, which features inputs for each of the wild guitar's pickup systems
NAMM 2022: This is ‘The 60th’ – Takamine’s stunning limited-edition celebration of its diamond anniversary By Matt Parker published 3 June 22 The hand-built Hawaiian Koa model will be limited to just 60 pieces and has a diamond embedded in the headstock
SolidGoldFX aims to harness “legendary tones of yesteryear” in new-and-improved If 6 Was 9 MkII fuzz pedal By Matt Owen published 3 June 22 The flexible Fuzz Face-inspired stompbox sports a pair of BC183 transistors and a voltage variable knob that supplies power between 5 and 15VDC for a diverse range of consistent fuzz tones
NAMM 2022: ESP unveils some of the most eye-catching guitar designs of the show so far with its new Exhibition Limited lineup By Sam Roche published 3 June 22 The 18 Japanese-built, one-of-a-kind instruments sport coveted wood stocks, special wood processing, experimental painting techniques and more
