Charvel teams up with Sean Long, Satchel, Jake E Lee and Henrik Danhage for four impressively appointed new signature models By Sam Roche published 26 January 22 Stunningly outfitted axes launched for the While She Sleeps, Steel Panther, former Ozzy Osbourne and Evergrey guitarists
Mastro Valvola launches the OFF1, a three-in-one octave, fuzz and ladder filter pedal By Sam Roche published 10 January 22 The Italian stompbox brand's latest offering packs in three independently adjustable and combinable effects
Vola Guitars adds 3 new color options to its Strat-inspired OZ V3 MC By Sam Roche published 10 January 22 The guitar received several spec updates last year, and is now available in Shell Pink, Vintage White and Cobra Blue Metallic
Positive Grid expands its hardware lineup with the new BIAS FX 2-friendly Riff audio interface By Sam Roche published 5 January 22 Features include an onboard LCD screen, built-in preamp and overdrive tones, and a fully customizable control knob that can be assigned to a wealth of functions in BIAS FX 2
Joyo unveils the ultra-compact, super-affordable Bantamp Meteor II lunchbox amp head By Sam Roche published 8 December 21 Features include two independently adjustable and footswitchable channels, an FX loop and Bluetooth compatibility
Kramer updates its Custom Graphics Collection with new martial arts-inspired “Strike First” Baretta By Sam Roche published 17 November 21 Appointments include a single offset Seymour Duncan JB Zebra Coil humbucker, and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with EVH D-Tuna for on-the-fly drop D tuning
Positive Grid announces wireless foot controller for Spark By Sam Roche published 16 November 21 The Spark Control cycles through stored preset sounds, controls backing tracks via Smart Jam and more
Balaguer dials up the heat with the impressively spec'd Diablo Baritone 7-string By Sam Roche published 3 November 21 Appointments including an ergonomically carved swamp ash body, blue Luminlay side fret markers and new-for-2021 Hypernova humbuckers
G&L adds Candy Apple Red and Black Frost-finished Kiloton bass guitars to its Tribute Series By Sam Roche published 3 November 21 Each model is powered by a single Leo Fender-designed G&L Magnetic Field Design humbucker, which offers series, split and parallel switching options
Mannequin Pussy sets up fundraiser to recoup financial losses after gear theft, raises over $40,000 in 24 hours By Sam Roche published 27 October 21 The band's trailer has since been found, but all of the gear it contained is still missing
Supro expands its stompbox lineup with an all-analog, full-stereo Flanger pedal By Sam Roche published 27 October 21 The new pedal boasts a Dimension switch, which crossfeeds two channels together for a unique double flanger effect
Walrus Audio launches new-and-improved Iron Horse V3 distortion pedal By Sam Roche published 26 October 21 Chief among the fresh features is the ability to mix between silicon and diode clipping for a wider range of tones
Over $50,000 of gear belonging to punk rockers Mannequin Pussy has been stolen By Sam Roche published 25 October 21 Thieves have made off with a massive selection of electric guitars, amps, guitar pedals keyboards and drum equipment
Jim Root is working on a Charvel signature model By Sam Roche published 21 October 21 The Slipknot guitarist will release the Floyd Rose-equipped guitar alongside his Fender signatures
Russian Circles' Brian Cook given brand-new bass by Electrical Guitar Company following gear theft By Sam Roche published 20 October 21 “Somehow the stars aligned on our end with available parts,” the company writes
Harley Benton unveils eye-catching, sub-$40 World-S and World-C soprano and concert ukuleles By Sam Roche published 19 October 21 Available in 14 striking designs, these mini strummers boast linden bodies, okoume necks and walnut fingerboards
Gibson unveils Custom Shop recreation of Chuck Berry's 1978 Wine Red ES-355 By Sam Roche published 18 October 21 Unveiled on what would have been Berry's 95th birthday, the guitar features a host of historically correct appointments, including aged gold hardware, a Varitone switch, Maestro Vibrola and a classic split diamond headstock inlay
Two Notes Audio Engineering launches Hidden Gem Collection of virtual cabs based on Steve Vai's road-used cabinet By Sam Roche published 12 October 21 The Celestion V30-loaded model was used extensively by Vai on David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile and Skyscraper tours, as well as his own Sex & Religion trek
Furch Guitars launches the Edition Forty Gc-LX, a super limited-edition acoustic available only to Furch owners By Sam Roche published 1 October 21 The ultra-exclusive six-string features wood taken from a tree at Furch's original factory, and two body bevels adorned with “Forty” pearl inlays
Fender launches new small-scale California series Sonoran Mini, Redondo Mini acoustic guitars By Sam Roche published 28 September 21 Mahogany builds, walnut fingerboards and Strat-style headstocks feature on the downsized, travel-friendly models