Radial shipping new Jensen pre-amp
Radial Engineering is shipping the Jensen Twin-Servo 500 Series preamplifier. The Twin-Servo is a remake of the 990 preamp and is able to deliver up to 60dB of gain. It…
Ernie Ball launches Maroon 5 guitarist signature model
Ernie Ball Music Man has launched the Valentine, a guitar designed by James Valentine from Maroon 5, which will be available for pre-order on 1st June. "Ernie Ball is such…
Plugged In – Part I: Electric Guitar Suppliers Discuss the 2016 Market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution. Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without…
Hofner adds another to Shorty bass range
Following the succes of its black Shorty bass, Hofner has launched a white version. Originally produced in the 1980s, the contemporary HCT release is designed for bassists who frequently travel with their instrument.…
Jericho Guitars Edge Series Electric Guitars
Jericho Guitars is excited to bring their first Standard Scale Electric Guitar featuring the new scale length, 25.75.” Both 6 and 7 string versions are available in Standard (25.75”) and…
Taylor Guitars Donates $400,000 Toward Ebony Conservation and Restoration in Cameroon
Guitar maker Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon. Work will be coordinated by UCLA professor Thomas B. Smith,…
Daisy Rock Guitars Seeks New Distribution Partner
After a long and fruitful partnership, the distribution deal between Daisy Rock Girl Guitars and Alfred Music came to an end on March 31st. "I am so grateful for my…
Taylor Guitars Donates $400,000 Toward Ebony Conservation and Restoration in Cameroon
Guitar maker Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon. Work will be coordinated by UCLA professor Thomas B. Smith,…
New report on global amp market available
A new report into the global amp market is available from Wiseguy Reports. The snappily titled Global Musical Instrument Amplifiers Consumption 2016 Market Research Report does exactly what it says…
Faith launches mini guitar range
Faith Guitars has launched its range of Nomad short-scale guitars in the UK, following an unveiling at NAMM earlier this year. The guitars use solid tone woods, with a scale…
Universal Audio reveals Fender tie-in
Universal Audio has announced a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). This partnership will allow Universal Audio to greatly expand the range of unique guitar processing plug-ins…
Carlsbro makes modelling amp move
British guitar marque launches its all-new Stingray D5 and D10 digital modelling portable guitar amps at Musikmesse. Described as “a classic British high gain input” digital modelling guitar amplifiers, they…