Electro-Harmonix’s Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal
Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Ripped Speaker, a fuzz pedal which pays homage to one of the ways that early distorted guitar and bass sounds were made. At low fuzz settings…
CBP Intercepts Over $150k in Counterfeit Signature Model Guitars
Photo courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Recently, U.S. Customs And Border Protection (CPB) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized 36 counterfeit guitars that, if authentic, would have had…
BOSS’ Limited-Edition Waza Craft TB-2W Tone Bender
BOSS has announced that the Waza Craft TB-2W Tone Bender, a new pedal developed in collaboration with Sola Sound, the maker of the legendary Tone Bender fuzz pedals first introduced in…
PAMP Releases ‘PAMP X Fender’ Collection
PAMP, a leading bullion brand operating a state-of-the-art precious metals refinery, has partnered with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) to launch a series of products in celebration of Fender’s 75th…
Georgia Southern Names the Fred & Dinah Gretsch School of Music
Gretsch Company owners Fred and Dinah Gretsch at the corporate headquarters (GPA Photo/Stephen B. Morton) The “grit and grace” that defines the historic Gretsch sound is also a perfect label…
Reverend Six Gun HPP Model
The Reverend Guitars Six Gun now sports the new standard in pickup configuration: the Reverend Six Gun HPP. A first of its kind in production. The bridge humbucker has tons of growl,…
Overloud Unveils Fluid Convolution – Next Generation IR Processing Technology
Leading audio effects manufacturer Overloud announces Fluid Convolution, offering substantial improvements to conventional IR processing. During NAMM 2021 Overloud announced Fluid Convolution, a new technology utilizing next generation DSP Technology…
I Didn’t Get My In-N-Out, But Otherwise No Complaints
Well, that was quite a week. The world’s largest musical instrument and equipment show went virtual and it all panned out… pretty darn well, honestly. A strictly online experience such…
NAMM’s Believe in Music Week Spotlights a Resilient Industry
“Believe in Music Week was conceived last August when it became clear that the physical NAMM Show would not be possible,” explains NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “From that…
Southpaw Guitars: Out in ‘Left Field’ for 40 Years
Jim Duncan and Omar Ibrarra A little over five years ago, we profiled a unique MI retailer catering exclusively to left-handed guitarists – ‘If it Ain’t Right, It’s Left –…
Fender Launches Chrissie Hynde Signature Telecaster
(PHOTO: Christie Goodwin) Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has released the Chrissie Hynde Telecaster® in its first ever collaboration with the singer-songwriter and guitar icon. The Signature model is…
Mod Electronics presents ‘The Rattler Returns’ Distortion Pedal Kit
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its kits, Mod® Electronics is releasing a new-and-improved version of the original Mod® pedal – “The Rattler.” This fan favorite is making its long-awaited comeback…