EarthQuaker Devices takes shimmer reverb to the next level with the Astral Destiny By Michael Astley-Brown published 21 January 21 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 published 21 January 21 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 published 21 January 21 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 published 21 January 21 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 published 20 January 21 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 published 20 January 21 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 published 20 January 21 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 published 20 January 21 Sabre, Stingray, Cutlass and Bongo models outfitted in head-turning colors, including Snowy Night, Raspberry Burst and Smoked Chrome
Slash confirms imminent arrival of new Epiphone Slash Signature Series J-45 By Matt Owen published 20 January 21 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 published 20 January 21 The Smiths legend and CE-2 Chorus pedal devotee is honored for “inspiring a generation to pick up a guitar”
Spector introduces new NS Dimension and NS Ethos bass lines By Matt Owen published 20 January 21 The basses boast cutting-edge electronics, premium tone woods and a classic Spector aesthetic
D'Angelico introduces new Brighton, Bedford SH and Excel 59, updates existing guitar ranges with flashy finishes By Matt Owen published 20 January 21 Updated guitars boast a number of attention-grabbing features, including custom Seymour Duncans and bold new finishes
Gibson launches ultra-versatile triple-humbucker signature SG for The Roots’ “Captain” Kirk Douglas By Michael Astley-Brown published 20 January 21 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 published 19 January 21 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 published 19 January 21 "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 published 19 January 21 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 published 19 January 21 Fully hollow model boasts hybrid profile neck, Bigsby vibrato and Ron Ellis Ellisonics pickups
Dean shreds the price tag, but not the feature set, with affordable new Kerry King Signature V By Richard Bienstock published 19 January 21 Cut-price version of the company's limited-edition Kerry King model offers maple top and EMG pickups
Neural DSP unleashes Archetype: Gojira, the “heaviest plugin in the universe” By Richard Bienstock published 19 January 21 New software for Gojira guitarist Joe Duplantier offers high-gain crunch and, of course, wild pitch shifting and octave effects
Taylor updates its Grand Theater offering with new 800 and Koa series acoustics By Matt Owen published 19 January 21 The GT 811e and GT K21e sport unique C-Class bracing architecture, which promises a dynamic sonic range