Gear Demos 164
zZounds Live: Powering-up with Arturia KeyLab + Analog Lab Software
Arturia KeyLab Essential keyboards are versatile, high-quality MIDI controllers that spark creativity and simplify music-making. Pair Arturia keyboards with included Analog Lab software, a suite of virtual plug-in instruments that recreate iconic musical hardware, and you’ve got yourself a powerful way to orient your creative direction. Watch Justin conjure up all sorts of sound magic from […]
Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard: The Holy Grail Reborn?
Painstakingly modeled after the legendary “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard, this Gibson Custom Shop model is sure to entice any rock fan. By the time Kirk Hammett purchased the original “Greeny,” it had already been owned by two rockstars in their own right: Peter Green and Gary Moore. Thanks to Green, the neck pickup was […]
Bathe in Aurelius, EarthQuaker Devices’ Vintage-Inspired, Three-Mode Chorus
EarthQuaker Devices is helping sonic explorers embark on a magical journey for the much sought-after classic chorus tone. The Aurelius is a chorus pedal summoned by the tone wizards at EQD with three distinct modes modeled after the 1970s Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal. Imagine all the potent, lush tones from that legendary pedal tirelessly […]
Gibson 80s Flying V: It’s Time to Fly Back to the Future
Modeled after the Flying Vs from 1984, the Gibson 80s Explorer is a blast from the past. This Flying V comes loaded with 80s Tribute pickups that deliver an aggressive tone while keeping an even balance between the low and high end. The slim taper neck profile makes for an easy playing experience, and can […]
Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V: Fly High with a Legend
Epiphone makes the legendary 1958 Korina Flying V available to all at an incredible price! Originally launched by Gibson in 1958, the first Korina Flying Vs were a little too forward-thinking for the guitar-buying public at the time. Consequently, less than 100 were ever built. Despite these less-than-stellar beginnings, the Flying V has enjoyed a […]
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer: Reach New Sonic Horizons
Epiphone captures the style and sound of the legendary Gibson ’58 Korina Explorer at a price anyone can enjoy! First released by Gibson in 1958, the original Korina Explorers proved far too futuristic for contemporary guitarists. As a result, less than 50 were ever built. With the Explorer eventually finding an audience in the ’70s […]
Gibson 80s Explorer Demo: Flashback to the 1980s
Dressed in black and loaded with attitude, the Gibson 80s Explorer doesn’t hold back. The Gibson 80s Explorer is based on an example from 1984, which will bring you back to the days of hairspray and guitar heroes. A slim taper neck profile makes riffing up the neck a breeze while you’re ripping solos in […]
Walrus Audio Fundamental Pedals Make Boutique Quality Accessible
Walrus Audio has always crafted high-fidelity, intriguing pedals fit for studio or stage. To help musicians of all levels discover the Walrus magic, they’ve crafted the Fundamental series of pedals. Each Fundamental pedal includes three sliders for tweaking, plus a three-way switch for changing pedal modes. The result is a line of 8 pedals that […]
Flagship Tone: Mesa/Boogie Mark VII
When you require larger than life tone, then there’s no other choice than Mesa/Boogie’s Mark VII. Boasting three channels (with three voices per channel!), the Mark VII ranges from sparkling clean to bone-crunching distortion — and everything in between. As the flagship of the Mesa/Boogie lineup, this amp has all the bells and whistles: Multi-Watt […]
