MXR Releases The M-159 Tremolo-PR Pedal
The MXR M-159 Tremolo keeps all the effects and controls of the original — but in a smaller, pedalboard-friendly size. (2008-01-31)

WamplerPedals.com Debuts "Brent Mason" Signature Overdrive/Distortion Pedal
WamplerPedals.com in collaboration with Brent Mason have released a new overdrive/distortion pedal, which was designed to Brent's exact specifications. (2008-01-30)

Ibanez Debuts The Jemini Steve Vai Signature Effects Pedal
This signature pedal offers both distortion and overdrive. (2008-01-30)

Swineshead Releases Venom 7 Pickup
The Venom 7 combines high output with a bright, clear tone which allows for great clarity across all 7 strings whether it is played through the cleanest amp or the heaviest distortion. (2008-01-29)

Carvin Re-Introduces X-100B Guitar Amps
Carvin has reincarnated the X-100B, which generated tones that satisfied adventurous guitarists like Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, and Alex Lifeson. (2008-01-29)

Ibanez Debuts The S Prestige Model Electric Guitars
New models offer both locking and non-locking versions. (2008-01-29)

Alfred And NGW Present The Versatile Drummer, Guitarist, and Bassist Sets
The Versatile series is designed to improve the skills and variety utilized by musicians everywhere. (2008-01-28)

EMG Presents The MG-707TW Guitar Pickup
Based on the company's successful active EMG-707 model designed for 7-string guitars, the new EMG-707TW not only offers players the familiar dual coil sound of the former, but also has the added advantage of single coil mode incorporated in the same pickup. (2008-01-28)

Port City Amps Adds 2x12 Wave OS Cabinet
The new Wave 2x12 OS from Port City Amps is the 4x12 killer! (2008-01-28)

V-1 Model Added To Schecter's Hellraiser Collection At NAMM
The Schector V-1 Model features a set-neck, 24 jumbo frets, EMG active pickups, and Grover hardware. (2008-01-28)

Dean Markley Re-issues Vintage Electric Guitar Strings
Dean Markley has announced that the company's first electric guitar strings developed 35 years ago are once again available for sale, complete with their distinctive original packaging. (2008-01-28)

Peavey ReValver MKIII Sparks a Revolution in Modeling Software
Peavey ReValver Mk III models 15 of the world's most popular guitar amplifiers, including several Peavey amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps' original schematics. (2008-01-24)

VOX Introduces The Virage Single and Double Cutaway Semi-Hollowbody Guitars
New VOX VIRAGE™ double and single cutaways combine original features such as a unique multiple-voice pickup system and three-dimensional carving to deliver advanced tone and playability. (2008-01-22)

Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces Sterling 5, Bongo 6 and Limited Edition 2008
The Limited Edition 2008 is the latest installment in the highly sought after Limited Edition Series, the exclusive characteristics of the 2008 model 5-string bass includes a brand new, warm Sequoia Gold finish that is richly complemented by opulent gold hardware. (2008-01-22)

Marshall Expands Flagship JVM Series of Amps with Five New 2-Channel JVM2 Models
New UK-built, all-valve 100-Watt and 50-Watt heads and combos join Marshall's critically acclaimed JVM Series. (2008-01-22)

Hughes & Kettner Launch Statesman All-Tube Amp Series
The new Hughes & Kettner Statesman all-tube guitar amps combine two opposite poles of the tone world in one amp for the first time: vintage 'open-back' clean & crunch and the massive punch of an overdriven closed-back stack. (2008-01-22)

LightWing Studios Announces AxeGlove™ Guitar Protection System
AxeGlove™ is a complete, two (2) piece system which encompasses both the neck and body of solid body electric guitars and will be initially offered for Gibson SG, Les Paul Standard, Custom, Deluxe & Double Cutaway models, as well as Fender Stratocaster & Telecaster guitars. (2008-01-22)

Line 6 Announces ToneCore DSP Developer Kit
The world of digital stomp box effects creation opens to all that want to write Digital Signal Processing software. (2008-01-21)

Larrivee Introduces The RS-4 Electric Guitar
The RS-4 features a South American Mahogany body and neck with extra long mortise and tenon, Flamed Maple top. (2008-01-21)

Peavey Debuts ReValver Mk III 64-bit Amplifier Modeling Software
Peavey ReValver Mk III models 15 of the world's most popular guitar amplifiers, including several Peavey amps. (2008-01-20)

"FRETLIGHTZ" Guitar & Bass L.E.D. Fret Board Illuminator
FRETLIGHTZ projects a brilliant HIGH OUTPUT LED light onto the fretboard providing a point of reference when performing on dimly lit stages, pitch dark clubs, or practicing areas, also assisting players with limited vision handicaps. (2008-01-19)

Metal Body Electric Guitar Maker Brings The Hard Edge Out At NAMM
The Hard Edge, comes with Lindy Fralin's P92 specifically wound pickups and is available in chrome, 18k gold, anodizing and a proprietary candy color surfacing. (2008-01-19)

Bennett-Maxfield Music Products Unveils New Guitar Line
5 years in the making, Bruce Bennett CEO, and Kevin Maxfield CFO, along with Artist /Designer John Backlund, have created a new brand of guitars called "J.Backlund Designs". (2008-01-19)

Gadow Guitars Introduces An Affordable Handmade Guitar
The American series will come standard with GFS pickups in humbucker or p90 configurations, poplar body, Wilkinson wrap around bridge, and Sperzel tuners. (2008-01-19)

Scratch Pad® Introduces "Flash" Guitar Finish Protectors
"Guitar Flash" scratch pads lets guitar players flip over their guitars to inspire their audience with the message on the backside of their instruments. (2008-01-19)

ELIXIR® Strings Launches ELIXIR™ Cables, At Winter NAMM 2008
Featuring a patent-pending design, Elixir™ Cables deliver the most tonally transparent instrument cables. (2008-01-18)

Ernie Ball Unveils New Hermetically Sealed Protective String Packaging
Ernie Ball has revitalized its more than 45-year-old packaging concept, utilizing a new process that hermetically seals the strings into their packaging for increased resistance to moisture and impurities. (2008-01-18)

J.C. Harper Luthier Introduces New Buck Dharma Signature Model Electric Guitar
New, reasonably-priced model includes custom inlay and case. (2008-01-18)

Diamond Pedals Releases Analog Vibrato Pedal
A dedicated pitch vibrato design using analog bucket brigade technology, along with a stereo autopanner stage which also provides a tremolo effect when used in mono. (2008-01-18)

Eventide Releases V2 Software for Timefactor Twin Delay Stompbox
Free upgrade can be easily downloaded and installed via USB, providing musicians and producers improved ease of use and advanced functionality. (2008-01-18)

Paul Reed Smith Guitars Showcases 12 New Models At Winter NAMM 2008
12 exciting new models will be on display at the Winter NAMM 2008 at the Paul Reed Smith Guitars: Booth #5320. (2008-01-18)

TC Electronic Announces Nova System All-In-One Floor-Based Guitar Solution
Uniquely combines world-class analog distortion and overdrive with the advantages of digital control. (2008-01-18)

Mel Bay Introduces Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Left Hand Edition Book/CD
Modern Guitar Method Grade 1/Expanded Left Hand Edition teaches all of the original Mel Bay guitar method fundamentals but now is updated for the left-handed guitar student. (2008-01-17)

BOSS Debuts The GT-10 Guitar Effects Processor
The new flagship of the BOSS multi-effects series is driven by BOSS's latest generation custom DSP engine. (2008-01-17)

Randall Amplifiers Introduces Kirk Hammett Signature Series
The Kirk Hammett Signatures Series includes amps, cabinets, modules and combos that all reflect the tones and voices that Metallica's legendary guitarist has spent a career perfecting. (2008-01-17)

Recording King Announces New All-Solid Contemporary Series Acoustic Guitars
These all-solid guitars appeal to a broad cross-section of players who want the expertise of pre-war craftsmanship but the style and look of something truly original. (2008-01-17)

IK Multimedia Announces StompIO Guitar/Bass Amp and FX System Now Shipping
This revolutionary guitar/bass FX system gives you full control over all "Powered by AmpliTube®" software/plug-ins with the same feeling of a traditional hardware floor processor. (2008-01-17)

Martin Guitar Introduces The D-28M Limited Edition and D-28 Elvis Presley Commemorative Guitars
Limited to just 175 guitars to mark C.F. Martin's 175th anniversary, the D-28M Elvis Presley Commemorative Limited Edition features rare Madagascar rosewood back and sides, an Adirondack spruce top and Adirondack spruce braces for brilliant, powerful tone. (2008-01-17)

Line 6 Announces The Micro Spider Modeling Amplifier
Micro Spider boasts intuitive functionality, total versatility and sensational tone. (2008-01-17)

Times For Artists At Moody's booth NAMM 2008
Come see these Joe Bonamassa, Neil Zaza, Billy Sheehan, and Eliot Easton support the World's First Luxury Strap for Guitar and Bass! (2008-01-16)

Gibson Custom To Showcase Over 15 New Models At Winter NAMM 2008
Gibson will display a number of custom Les Paul models and ES models that highlight semi-hollowbody's traditional electric tone and pay homage to some of the greatest guitar players of all time. (2008-01-16)

eMedia Music Showcases New Products At 2008 NAMM
My Guitar and My Piano for kids and the new Plug & Play eMedia Learn to Play Keyboard Pack will be demonstrated and premiered to the music instrument industry at 2008 Winter NAMM. (2008-01-16)

Winter 2008 NAMM EMG Guest Appearances
EMG will benefit from a number of artist guest appearances on their booth #4850 at NAMM. (2008-01-16)

AXL Debuts New Badwater Guitars With "Eldorado" Body Style
The style of "played" vintage guitars and the features of today's hottest guitars. (2008-01-16)

Godin Guitars Debuts New Electric And Acoustic Guitars At Winter Namm 2008
Godin Guitars Will Be Heating Things Up At Winter Namm 2008 with new electric and acoustic guitars including the 5th Avenue archtip model. (2008-01-16)

Panther Case Company Launches New Products at NAMM
Panther Cases manufactures hard-shell guitar cases for electric, acoustic, bass ukulele and banjo guitars. (2008-01-16)

Peace Love Productions Releases "Rock Guitar Vol 1"
The Rock Guitars Vol 1 loop package focuses on dry acoustic and saturated electric rhythms. (2008-01-16)

Gadotti Guitars Announces 10 String Nylon King Electric To Debut At 20th Annual International Guitar Show
Jeanfranco Gadotti of Gadotti Guitars has designed the 10 String King Nylon Electric which is the perfect balance of old world craftsmanship and new world design. (2008-01-15)

Planet Waves Unveils New Improved Planet Lock Strap
Planet Waves Planet Lock release is a guitar strap with integrated locking ends that prevent potentially damaging instrument falls. (2008-01-15)

gig-fx™ Launches The PRO-CHOP™ Pedal
gig-fx is announcing the PRO-CHOP™, the first pedal ever to enable a musician to get precise and repeatable tempos for tremolo/chop/pan effects. (2008-01-15)

Gretsch® Releases 125th Anniversary Models
In celebration of the that milestone, Gretsch is releasing several new guitar and amplifier models, including the Custom Shop Chet Atkins G6120 125th Anniversary Limited Edition guitar in Transparent Orange finish over real gold leaf. (2008-01-15)

Blackbird Guitars to Release Revamped Rider Acoustic and Nylon String at NAMM 2008
The revamped model builds on the success of its predecessor with a reduction in overall weight and a slight increase in body size. (2008-01-14)

Harmony Central Asks For Assistance In Missing Child Case
Kaia Transeau has been missing since December 19, 2007. (2008-01-14)

New From Peavey @ NAMM Winter 2008
Peavey Electronics will present the PXD Guitar Series; RiffMaster Real-Guitar Game Controllers for Guitar Hero; VYPYR modeling guitar amplifiers; and more at Winter NAMM 2008. (2008-01-14)

Lava Cable Introduces The Lava Flow By Psionic Audio
Lava Flow features include three isolated send and returns, a foot switch out, a high quality non-invasive input buffer to prevent signal loss for long cable runs, and a special isolation transformer prevent ground loops. (2008-01-14)

NAMM News: N-Tune Unveils Onboard Chromatic Guitar Tuner
The N-Tune Onboard Chromatic Guitar Tuner installs seamlessly and inconspicuously into most guitars using standard tools, and requires no permanent modifications. (2008-01-14)

Alfred & NGW Present Guitar Atlas: Japan
Guitar Atlas: Japan allows individuals to experience the rich and mysterious culture through its music. In addition to arrangements of classic folk tunes like "Sakura" and "Edo Komori-uta," the book teaches Japanese scales, modes, and tunings, and traditional instruments such as the shamisen, koto, shakuhachi, and more. (2008-01-14)

Alfred Introduces Ultimate Guitar Play-Along: Pink Floyd
Paving the way for rock musicians for decades, Pink Floyd's greatest hits are now available for all guitarists. (2008-01-14)

Fretlord Musical Instrument Lighting Systems Announces Fret Optix Fiber Optic LED
Fretlord's Fret OptiX Fiber Optic LED fret markers accessory illuminates the fret board position marker dots along the side surface of a guitar neck providing a point of reference when performing on dimly lit stages, practicing areas and assisting players with limited vision handicaps. (2008-01-11)

Music Star Productions "Icons of Rock" NAMM Appearances
Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer of KISS will join Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy, Quiet Riot, Dio) and Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) at Music Star Productions booth #4904 Saturday at 12:30 for autographs to promote their Icons of Rock DVD'S as well as their personal projects. (2008-01-11)

Carlos Santana Joining PRS for 2008 NAMM and Paul Smith Giving Hourly Booth Demonstrations
Carlos Santana will introduce the very latest PRS signature model, the Santana MD, and its "multi-dimensional" Voice Control feature. (2008-01-11)

Blackheart Unleashes Handsome Devil Amp
Designed and prototyped in a one-car garage in Austin, Texas, by non other than Russian-born amp whiz Pyotr Belov, the Handsome Devil evokes classic tube tones that are highly reminiscent of the great American and British plug-and-play workhorses that laid the foundation for rock and roll guitar tones starting in the '60s. (2008-01-11)

Blackheart Presents Killer Ant at NAMM
the BH1H "Killer Ant" ($139.99 estimated street price) is the first truly attainable, boutique-quality, fractional tube amp. (2008-01-11)

Alfred and the National Guitar Workshop Present Easy Soloing Jazz and Acoustic Guitar
Easy Soloing for Jazz Guitar and Easy Soloing for Acoustic Guitar offer techniques for guitarists interested in creating stellar solos now. (2008-01-10)

Reverend Introduces Ron Asheton Signature Guitar At NAMM
Proto-punk guitar legend Ron Asheton (Iggy Pop & The Stooges) has collaborated with Reverend on a new signature model to debut at January NAMM. (2008-01-10)

Source Audio Introduces Soundblox Motion-Controlled Distortion, Flanger, Phaser and Wah Effects Pedals
Multiwave Distortion, Tri-Mod Flanger, Tri-Mod Phaser & Tri-Mod Wah effects let guitarists choose from a wide range of new and different high-quality sounds. (2008-01-10)

X2 Announces Portable Digital Wireless System
Designed specifically for working musicians, the XDS-PLUS combines the portability of a stompbox device with the advanced sonic and RFperformance of the company's XDR95 rackmount system by putting the receiver in a rugged metal stompbox chassis. (2008-01-08)

Godin Presents 5th Avenue Archtop Acoustic
With the soul of a 1950's archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today's level of modern playability. (2008-01-08)

Maven Peal Ships First Impact Pedal, The Howler
The Howler is handcrafted using the same audiophile quality components used in Maven Peal amplifiers, giving you a transparent tone and very low noise floor. (2008-01-07)

Ampeg Debuts New Dan Armstrong AMG100 Electric Guitar At NAMM
Offering nearly the same specifications as the ultra-thin ADA6 — albeit crafted from traditional vintage electric guitar tone woods instead of clear acrylic — the new AMG100 is available in three versions. (2008-01-04)

Moody Leather Announces Artist and Product Line-Up For Winter NAMM 2008
Artists signing autographs during NAMM include Billy Sheehan, Joe Bonamassa, and Neil Zaza, to name a few. (2008-01-02)

BSM Introduces The VX-C Classic Pedal
The BSM VX-C Classic model is the most authentic copy of the British Vox Treble & Bass booster from the late 60's. (2008-01-02)

RJM Music Technology Releases Redesigned Amp Gizmo
The Redesigned Amp Gizmo has a new sleeker design, more memory and the ability to work with even more amps than the original design. (2008-01-02)

News - Guitar - January 2008