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Darkglass heads deep into low end territory with its new Infinity 500 and Microtubes 500 digital and analog bass combo amps

By Guitar World Staff published 8 February 24

New models are loaded with 500 watts of power, custom-made Eminence speakers, multiple distortion options and much more

“It’s like an artifact from an ancient technological civilization”: Tosin Abasi and Music Man unveil two new eye-catching finishes for the Kaizen and tease some “exciting and progressive” updates in the near future

By Phil Weller published 8 February 24

Demoing the new model at NAMM 2024, Abasi praised Music Man’s desire to push the envelope with the guitar’s design, adding that he’s “never seen anything like” its new distressed metallic finish

NAMM 2024: “We like to build special basses just for NAMM that show off what we're capable of. What we love to do”: Spector’s USA Custom Shop is here to inspire your own custom bass build – and, as they tell us, “we love new challenges”

By Guitar World Staff published 6 February 24

Check out some of the Custom Shop candy available from Spector’s top US luthiers

The Rapier Deluxe channels both Strat and Les Paul inspiration into one guitar

“Effortlessly stylish”: Rapier’s latest madcap model blends elements of Les Paul and Strat builds into a single-cut, set-neck hybrid beast

By Phil Weller published 5 February 24

The Alan Entwistle designs feature his signature mad-scientist wiring on okoume wood builds that nod to the past without breaking the bank

Positive Grid Spark LIVE NAMM 2024 video

NAMM 2024: “Sing through it and get your killer guitar sounds… and run an acoustic guitar, or a bass, or even keyboards”: Up-close with the Positive Grid Spark LIVE – the smart amp that can handle your whole band

By Guitar World Staff published 2 February 24

The new 150-watt combo has four independent channels, is packed with smart tech and is shaping up to be the ultimate grab-and-go jam hub

NAMM 2024: the 10 biggest things we discovered at this year's show

By Matt Owen, Matt Parker published 2 February 24

From a new wave of star-studded semi-hollow signature guitars, to the AI invasion, these are the things we saw, heard, and thought at the music-making event of the year

NAMM 2024: “A pedal that can withstand the crushing boot of metal’s most relentless lead guitarist”: Dunlop reissues Zakk Wylde's Cry Baby wah as they celebrate 20 years of partnership

By Phil Weller published 2 February 24

The “thick, cutting wah” pedal follows the reissue of Zakk Wylde Rotovibe and five Wylde Audio/MXR pedals as Dunlop polishes up the guitarist’s pedalboard mainstays

NAMM 2024: “I’ve never played any other guitars like that”: Jack White’s Fender Low Rider is one of the wildest Telecasters ever created – take an exclusive tour of its absurd spec sheet with his guitar tech

By Matt Owen published 2 February 24

The heavily modded workhorse was transported from tour to the NAMM show floor, where Guitar World caught up with Dan Mancini to get the Low Rider lowdown

NAMM 2024: “It’s going to make you think different, play different and make new music”: Explore Cream Guitars’ range of aesthetically innovative and high-spec’d guitars – complete with a finish that literally changes color

By Guitar World Staff published 31 January 24

Top notch hardware, wholly fresh body shapes and utterly wild visuals – feast your eyes on Cream Guitars' catalog of irresistible instruments

NAMM 2024: Returning archtops, elegant updates and a model designed in collaboration with a jazz legend – explore D’Angelico’s latest lineup of luxury electric guitars

By Guitar World Staff published 31 January 24

Meet four of the most elegant and ornate models currently on D'Angelico's books, from the Art Deco-inspired Style B to the updated Premier DC

Rabea Massaad with his new Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre

NAMM 2024: “The aim was to be as tonally versatile as possible”: Rabea Massaad on the origins of his long-awaited Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre design – and the crucial refinement that took the most tweaking

By Matt Owen published 31 January 24

An newly-contoured Sabre body and a set of Bare Knuckle Silos headline the eagerly anticipated instrument, which made its official debut at NAMM 2024

Vox Hand-Wired Series AC30 head and cabinet

“We found the perfect 1963 AC30 and we took it apart and figured out what made it tick”: Vox is making ‘classic’ amps and pedals again, as its Hand-Wired AC Series and Vintage wahs put the firm’s most iconic builds under the microscope

By Guitar World Staff published 31 January 24

We headed to Vox's NAMM booth to hear the results of its most ambitious reproduction process yet

“One of the most intuitive, efficient and convenient devices ever”: KMA Machines’ expansive Endgame pedal might just be the ultimate pedalboard problem solver, with an AI-informed double-track effect

By Phil Weller published 31 January 24

Packed with an effects loop, Celestion-fuelled dual cabinet simulation, and plenty more, the Endgame sets out to be “the final stage of your pedalboard”

NAMM 2024: “It’ll raise the tonal game of guitarists the world over”: Palmer’s Supreme Soaker is an all-in-one loadbox, speaker simulator and connection hub that could solve all sorts of problems

By Matt Parker published 30 January 24

Want an effects loop or headphone output for your old tube amp? Palmer’s got you covered...

NAMM 2024: “This pedal facilitates an alchemical dance”: Pigtronix’s Philosopher’s Tone 2 is the sequel that looks set to top the original – adding footswitchable grit to the world-class compressor pedal

By Matt Parker published 30 January 24

A new Grit channel and a choice of Germanium or Silicone clipping add the magical final touch to the firm’s revamped compressor

NAMM 2024: “From buttery goodness to gnarly thunder and lightning distortion”: The limited edition Way Huge Smalls Geisha Drive packs tumultuous tones into a seemingly peaceful package

By Phil Weller published 30 January 24

Featuring colorful artwork and Japanese katakana writing, the limited edition overdrive sets out to deliver “dynamic, touch sensitive tones” and look great on your pedalboard in the process

Four of Dean's new-for-2024 guitars, pictured at the 2024 NAMM show

NAMM 2024: Dean Guitars is preparing to come back fighting – and we got an exclusive preview of its killer 2024 line-up, including its new affordable Kerry King signature, Slime Green finishes, and serious mid-price metal guitar contenders

By Matt Parker published 29 January 24

It's set to be a big year for Dean, and Guitar World has been given a sneak preview of the firm’s extensive new 2024 range from president Patrick Schuleit

Takamine GD34CE and GD38CE Acoustic guitars

NAMM 2024: “A lower cost option that’s pure Takamine in its voice”: An affordable take on Takamine’s all-black Legacy Series has been in demand “for decades” – with its latest G Series acoustics, the Japanese luthier has finally obliged

By Phil Weller published 29 January 24

Complete with gig-ready TP-3G electronics, the builds offer budget-conscious alternatives to its Legacy Series EF341SC and EF381SC models

NAMM 2024: “A true vintage classic based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar”: Celestion celebrates its 100th anniversary with a speaker that pays homage to its earliest innovations

By Matt Owen published 29 January 24

A potential collaboration with Marshall – details of which are set to arrive in Spring – has also been teased

NAMM 2024: “Organic boosting that you can tweak to match any rig”: MXR has brought back its Torino overdrive with a flash new chassis – but you'll have to be quick off the line to bag one

By Matt Owen published 29 January 24

The new-look Gran Torino revamps and revives the Il Torino template, but only as part of a limited release

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