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NAMM 2024: “Hands-free control for the entire Spark family of smart amps” – Positive Grid’s colorful new Control X footswitch gives us expression pedal inputs – and serious Helix vibes. Could a Spark floor unit be in the offing?
By Matt Parker published
It still doesn’t have a looper, but the Spark Control X points to an interesting new future for the dominant smart amp

NAMM 2024: “Escape the cable clutter and connect to anything”: Positive Grid launches the Spark LINK, a tiny wireless guitar system
By Phil Weller published
The Spark LINK offers up to 71 feet of wireless transmission for any instrument, with a design that’ll easily fit into your gigbag

NAMM 2024: “A groundbreaking fusion of hardware and software technologies”: Positive Grid’s Spark LIVE is a four channel, multi-instrument amp that aims to replace your band’s backline – and, possibly, your sound engineer
By Matt Parker published
The ambitious new launch from the tech-savvy tone-makers is an all-in-one smart amp and PA system

NAMM 2024: “A masterpiece in high-performance guitar for the modern era”: ESP modernizes its 1000 range guitars with EverTune and Fishman Fluence pickups
By Phil Weller published
From seven-string baritones to Vs and its off-set SG-styled Viper, the features help its 1000 range appeal to the modern player

NAMM 2024: The world’s only pro-level foldable guitar range just got bigger as Ciari unveils P-90 Ascender models
By Phil Weller published
The brand extends its unique Ascender lineup with new pickup and finish options

NAMM 2024: “For players seeking the most hardcore performances imaginable”: ESP takes LP Junior-style guitars in a heavier direction with new LTD Eclipse range, featuring exclusive Seymour Duncan pickups
By Phil Weller published
The new single-humbucker, flat-top lineup boasts mahogany bodies, three-piece necks and one surprisingly versatile humbucker

NAMM 2024: “It's heavy, thick, and unique. It feels great”: ESP brings Bill Kelliher’s long-awaited double-cut custom model to the masses with LTD Royal Shiva signature guitar
By Matt Owen published
The Mastodon riff lord's latest signature model is based on his beastly Silver Sunburst six-string that was built in 2020, and receives an official release after much anticipation

NAMM 2024: “Keeps a guitarist’s gear safely organized, on display, and at the ready”: The gear furniture trend continues as On-Stage releases a workstation for keeping guitars, amps, pedals and more in one place
By Phil Weller published
The natural wood-finished workstation offers a tidy storage solution and even comes with a detachable pedalboard

NAMM 2024: “1967 is back!” Vox turns back the clocks with recreations of the first-ever production wah pedals
By Phil Weller published
The Real McCoy and V846 Vintage don’t bother with fancy reimaginings – they’re ‘as they were’ builds based on its now-timeless ‘60s invention beloved by Jimi Hendrix
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