Fender launches Made In Japan Heritage Series, offering historically accurate looks and specs at an attractive price point By Richard Bienstock published 19 March 20 New line boasts 11 different designs, including Strats, Teles and Jazzmasters in various iterations
Stone Deaf brings unwanted noise to death’s door with the new Noise Reaper gate pedal By Richard Bienstock published 18 March 20 One knob is all you need to stop noise dead in its tracks
Technical ecstasy: Synergy unveils Bogner Ecstasy and Ubershall preamp modules By Richard Bienstock published 13 March 20 New offerings boast Red and Blue channels, 12AX7 tubes and variety of switching options
70 years later, the Fender Broadcaster is back By Richard Bienstock published 13 March 20 The company’s first-ever two-pickup solid-body electric guitar receives a modern-day makeover
Godin invites you to dive into its striking new Imperial Laguna Blue acoustic By Richard Bienstock published 12 March 20 Dreadnought-shaped model boasts concert hall depth, LR Baggs electronics
Seymour Duncan’s Polaron offers analog phase shifting with digital modulation control By Richard Bienstock published 11 March 20 Two-stage phaser pedal boasts tap tempo, ability to control filter frequency via pick attack
STL Tones releases ToneHub, its “most powerful plugin ever” By Richard Bienstock published 10 March 20 New offering hosts guitar and bass preset packs, sports hybrid engine that combines tracing technology with analog modeling
Chapman's Battleworn models have arrived - and they look like no relic'd guitars you've ever seen before By Richard Bienstock published 10 March 20 The seven limited-edition models are offered in Lazer Fade, Fireburst and other wild, aged finishes
Flower Pedals rethinks the wah with the foot rocker-free Hosta By Richard Bienstock published 9 March 20 New stompbox can be used as a standalone envelope filter pedal or a traditional wah
Supro’s Blues King 10 teams affordable tube tone with a built-in Pigtronix overdrive By Richard Bienstock published 9 March 20 '50s-inspired low-wattage amp sports Pigtronix Fat Drive mode, custom spring reverb and more
Dynamo’s Flight Rig offers high-gain tube tones in a lightweight, travel-ready package By Richard Bienstock published 6 March 20 New head combines 12AX7-loaded preamp with 100-watt solid-state power amp
Get screaming guitar feedback at any volume with Blue Cat Audio's AcouFiend plugin By Richard Bienstock published 5 March 20 Control every aspect of your feedback, from timing to pitch to harmonics
Steve Vai teams with Synergy for hugely versatile signature preamp module By Richard Bienstock published 4 March 20 “Why play one great amp, when with Synergy, I can play them all,” says Vai
G&L Guitars unveils retro-cool 40th anniversary CLF Research L-2500 bass By Richard Bienstock published 4 March 20 New model boasts old-school headstock and neck profile, chrome control plate, Tri-Tone electronics system
Danelectro reissues the classic Deluxe as the 59 Divine By Richard Bienstock published 4 March 20 Art Deco-inspired guitar pays homage to revered model, with upgraded pickups and finishes
Mojo Hand FX's Dream Mender promises iconic DMM delay tones from a compact pedal By Richard Bienstock published 3 March 20 New echo/delay/vibrato unit adds in even clearer repeats and additional delay time
Everything you wanted to know about the B-Bender, a guitarist's ultimate secret weapon By Damian Fanelli published 3 March 20 The complete guide to the guitar innovation that uses your strap to change the pitch
Get classic Sadowsky bass tone in a pedal with the company’s new preamp stompboxes By Richard Bienstock published 2 March 20 SPB-1 and SPB-2 units can be used as an EQ boost or a DI box
D'Addario's Casein Picks aim to replicate tortoiseshell tone using dairy proteins By Richard Bienstock published 28 February 20 There’s also a right-handed bevel and a pointed tip for increased articulation
FU-Tone and Sully Guitars kick into high gear with the Conspiracy Series Elita range By Richard Bienstock published 28 February 20 “Full-on shred machines” sport hot pickups, FU-Tone tremolo upgrades