The Gibson Victory Floyd Rose Returns!
The Gibson Victory Floyd Rose returns! Originally dive-bombing onto the metal scene in the early ’80s, the Victory commanded the attention of extreme shredders with its blistering playability, searing tones, and Kahler tremolo bridge. Now, Gibson has added a reimagined Floyd Rose model to its modern Victory collection for today’s players. Watch as Justin showcases […]
Sabian Stratus Dry: A Focused Voice in a Familiar Family
The modern drummer yearns for a cymbal that speaks clearly and leaves room for the rest of the kit to shine in the mix. This has led to dry-voiced cymbals having a moment, or perhaps a series of moments over the last few years with drummers across various genres. Sabian’s Stratus Dry line aims directly […]
Ibanez Mode Basses: Where Tradition Meets Technical Performance
Looking for a bass that honors the classics while embracing the future? The Ibanez Mode (MDM) series is a modern re-imagining of an iconic, ubiquitous bass design built to support the creative ambitions of today’s most innovative players. Whether the gig calls for a traditional supporting role or a highly technical performance, the Mode series […]
What Does Compression Do to a Bass Signal?
What is compression? Why do we need it? Those are questions asked by nearly every musician at one time or another. It’s a process that is seen as a necessary evil or even a fully-blown mystery until one understands what exactly is going on. Compression isn’t magic, and it’s not punishment for an unwieldy bass […]
Gibson ES-335 ’50s/’60s: Reliving the Golden Years
Gibson presents period-correct ES-335 ’50s/’60s guitars for both new- and old-school players to conquer today’s stages. Watch as Justin showcases each model in our demo video! Guitars featured in this video: Gibson ES-335 ’50s Gibson ES-335 ’60s May 14, 2026Myles
Watch: What Can Tame a Big Muff 2?
In this episode of Perfect Pairings, the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi 2 teams up with the Source Audio EQ2. The Big Muff 2 delivers massive, sustain-rich fuzz tones from a circuit that was lost to time until recently, while the EQ2 gives you precise control over that typically unruly fuzz. Beyond taming the gain, the […]
Watch: Gibson Century Collection: 100 Years of Inspiring Tone
Join Gibson as they celebrate 100 years of flat-top acoustics with the Century Collection acoustic guitars! Crafted in Bozeman, Montana, the Century Collection offers period-inspired details for each model, along with Sitka spruce tops and mahogany backs and sides. All models also feature robust bone saddles and nuts, smooth satin-nitro finishes, and durable hardshell cases. […]
Fender Vintera III: Authentic Vintage Style for Today’s Players
Fender Vintera III injects the mojo of classic ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s Fender guitars into a collection built for today’s players. With era-correct models boasting refined features that modern players will adore, this collection is perfect for today’s vintage fans! Explore the Fender Vintera III collection for yourself in our overview video: Apr 20, 2026Myles
Watch: The Monkey Is Back, and It’s Badder!
Ever wish your overdrive could do more than one thing? The DOD Badder Monkey takes the cult-classic Bad Monkey overdrive circuit and expands it with two new voices, Behaved and Badder, plus a patent-pending Barrel control that lets you blend any two circuits for a huge range of tones. From light breakup to full-on rock […]
