Blackstar Amplification has launched its new Silverline series, a future-forward suite of guitar amplifiers promising boutique valve tone via digital technology. The sharp-looking new series consists of five digital amps
Kurt Cobain’s Custom 1993 Fender Mustang up for Auction
Kurt Cobain’s custom-built Fender Mustang is up for auction as part of Julien’s Icons & Idols: Rock ‘N’ Roll offering, which also includes the 1993 Gretsch Duo Jet of the
Zappa Trust Announces a Book About Frank Zappa’s Gear
The Zappa Trust has announced a new comprehensive book chronicling Frank Zappa’s amps, guitars, effects units, and other equipment, set for a November 29 release. The tome titled “Zappa Gear:
Fender Is Creating a Replica of JoBo’s Beloved Nocaster
Avid vintage gear collector and blues guitar extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa has revealed in an Instagram post that his beloved 1951 Fender Nocaster has been sent off to the Fender Custom
Source Audio Drops the Collider Delay+Reverb
As the burgeoning popularity of dual-function effects pedals continues apace, Source Audio has unveiled the new Collider Delay+Reverb. In building this dual-function stompbox, Source Audio hand-picked a dozen of exceptional reverb
Electro-Harmonix Launches Nano-Sized Version of Operation Overlord
Electro-Harmonix has announced a compact variant of its Operation Overlord Allied Overdrive pedal, the Nano Operation Overlord. The Nano Operation Overlord is a multi-instrument capable overdrive/distortion featuring an extensive range
Hudson Electronics Launches Ariel Posen Signature Broadcast-AP
Hudson Electronics has teamed up with Canadian guitarist Ariel Posen to build the new Broadcast-AP preamp. “At the heart of the Broadcast-AP – as the name may suggest – is
MXR Unveils Limited-Edition Brown Acid Fuzz Pedal
MXR has introduced the new Custom Shop Brown Acid Fuzz pedal, featuring a 70s-style silicon fuzz circuit designed to emulate that era’s wholly saturated fuzz tones. This silicon-based fuzz pedal
Xotic Effects Releases Two Volume Pedals
California-headquartered pedal maker Xotic Effects has launched a new range of volume pedals comprising the high-impedance XVP-250K and low-impedance XVP-25K. The two pedals are housed within a sturdy die-cast aluminium
MOD Kits DIY Launches the Build-It-Yourself Saturator Pedal
After allowing players to craft their bass fuzz, reverb, and high-gain distortion units, MOD Kits DIY has announced its latest build-it-yourself pedal, the Saturator, which serves up anything from a
JHS Launches a Cheesy Remake of the LoveTone Big Cheese
JHS Pedals has unveiled the Cheese Ball, which Joshua Scott defines as a “meticulous” reproduction of the highly sought after LoveTone Big Cheese fuzz and distortion pedal. Although JHS wanted
Z.Vex Issues Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Fuzz Factory 7
To commemorate the golden anniversary of the Beatles’ monumental record Abbey Road, Z.Vex has released the highly limited edition Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Fuzz Factory 7 guitar effects pedal. Z.Vex
Redbeard Effects Debuts with the Red Mist MKIV
UK-headquartered effect pedal firm Redbeard Effects has launched with its first stompbox, the fiery Red Mist MKIV. Redbeard Effects is the brainchild of self-proclaimed gear-head and Skindred guitarist Mikey Demus.
PRS Announces Europe-Exclusive SE LTD Sandblasted Swamp Ash
Guitar company PRS Guitars Europe is releasing a limited run of SE guitars in a Sandblasted Swamp Ash finish, giving more option for players on a budget seeking a unique
Boss Revamps Its Digital Delay Line with the DD-3T and DD-8
Distinguished pedal manufacturer Boss has just dropped two new additions to its famed compact series lineup, the DD-3T and DD-8 digital delay pedals. The DD-3T witnesses the long-running DD-3 augmented
