Gear Demos & Walkthroughs 220
The Fender Nocaster: Your Favorite Guitar Without a Name
Fender adds to their 75th Anniversary celebration of the Telecaster with the awesome addition of the legendary Nocaster. What is a Nocaster? Originally produced after Fender had to drop the original ‘Broadcaster’ name — and before the model was eventually given the Telecaster moniker — the Nocaster features a distinctive headstock displaying only the Fender […]
Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HSS 2PT: The Shredder’s Tool
Shredding is far from a one-dimensional art. It demands precision, feel, and sonic depth. The most important requirement? An axe that can conquer those demands. That’s where the Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky DK24 HSS 2PT takes the stage. It all starts at the neck, which is crafted from caramelized maple with a natural satin finish […]
Joe Bonamassa’s Pre-War-Inspired Martin Acoustics Have Arrived
Joe Bonamassa’s vault is one of the most coveted collections of gear on the planet. Thankfully for players everywhere, he’s made it a tradition to recreate his favorite gear from that vault. Now, Martin and Bonamassa team up to recreate his prized 00-18 in two stunning remakes: the Martin 00-18 Joe Bonamassa and the Martin […]
LsL: The Boutique Builders Every Vintage Guitar Fan Should Know
Lance and Lisa S. Lerman built LsL on the idea that if you can’t obtain your dream vintage guitar, then you should build it yourself. Since 2008, LsL has been doing just that — handcrafting top-shelf vintage-inspired custom guitars in their Santa Clarita, California facility. They’re building more than guitars, however. They’re building the vintage […]
Take Full Control of the Wheel and Drive!
Empress has crafted incredible, studio-quality effects since 2005. Their attention to detail leads to high-quality effects that leave nothing on the table. Now, the Empress Drive analog overdrive pedal boasts a fully-controllable drive tone, a VU meter for measuring clipping, and a +30db boost switch. The Drive not only looks amazing on your board, but […]
Orange Baby Terror
With Orange, great things come in small packages! The brand-new Baby Terror is the latest addition to Orange’s ferocious Terror Series, and this thing doesn’t just cry, it roars! This 20-watt micro lunchbox head boasts sonically tasteful JFET circuitry producing plenty of organic analog overdrive. Shape your tone with precision using the amp’s three-band EQ, […]
Gretsch Streamliner CVT: Power and Style at an Unbelievable Price!
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a sweet first electric guitar, or a vet who needs a reliable and affordable workhorse, Gretsch’s Streamliner CVT unlocks killer tone on any budget! Built with a comfortably beveled mahogany body, a fast, rounded “C” neck profile, and Perfect-Pitch head angle, the Streamliner CVT doesn’t cut any corners on […]
Guild Revives the S-300!
Guild revamps the S-300, their late-’70s off-set axe that earned cult-classic status for its futuristic body shape and bold, daring sound. 48 years later, this head-turning guitar returns for today’s players to find their new under-the-radar favorite. Featuring a double-cut offset mahogany body loaded with Guild HB-2+ humbuckers, this vintage-futuristic tone machine punches with huge, […]
Watch: The Fender ’62 Deluxe is Back!
The Fender ’62 Deluxe is back and loaded with the same edge-of-breakup glory that made it a must-have tone machine decades ago. Watch as Justin demos the amp and interviews Fender Product Manager Jason Stillwell for a deeper look!
