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Behringer Drops the Real McCoy WahWah: Authentic Late-’60s Vocal Tone for $99
Looking for classic Jimi Hendrix wah tone on a budget? The Behringer Real McCoy WahWah offers all-analog ’60s voicing and true bypass for just $99.
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Catalinbread Crooner Preamp Pedal: Vintage RCA BA-31 Console Tone for Your Pedalboard
Add vintage RCA BA-31 console tone to your pedalboard with the Catalinbread Crooner. Experience studio-grade clean boosts, rich overdrive, and dynamic fuzz.
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Fender Targets Yamaha in Ongoing Stratocaster Copyright Dispute
Yamaha confirms receiving a cease-and-desist from Fender in the ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute. Is the beloved Pacifica guitar line at risk?
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EHX Launches the Deluxe Big Muff Pi 2: The Ultimate Dual Op-Amp Fuzz Evolves
Sculpt your ultimate fuzz tone with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi 2. This dual op-amp pedal features footswitchable mids and a noise gate.
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Hungry Robot Unleashes the New Stargazer: A Cosmic Evolution in Stereo Reverb
Discover the new Hungry Robot Stargazer, an evolved dual-channel stereo reverb pedal featuring lush modulation and a unique “Sparkle” octave-up effect. Perfect for ambient soundscapes.
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Blackstar DA5 Ruby: Doug Aldrich’s Signature Tone in a Studio-Sized Tube Combo
Blackstar launches the DA5 Ruby! Get Doug Aldrich’s signature tube tone in a studio-friendly 5W combo. Read our full report, specs, and verdict.
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Gibson Custom Revives a Hard Rock Holy Grail: The 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue Drops
Bring a rock icon home. Read our full review of the Gibson Custom 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, featuring specs, T-Top tones, and our final verdict.
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Woodrite Guitars Have Officially Arrived at Andertons UK: Models, Prices, & Specs Revealed!
Woodrite Guitars have officially landed at Andertons Music Co. in the UK! Discover the models, full specs, and UK pricing for these factory C Standard doom machines.
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Marshall Drops Billie Joe Armstrong 1959BJA “Dookie” Head
Marshall launches the 1959BJA Billie Joe Armstrong signature amp head, bringing Green Day’s iconic “Dookie Mod” tone and baby-blue styling to a 100W powerhouse.
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Martin Guitars Unveils Two Stunning New Shawn Mendes Signature Acoustics
Martin Guitars partners with pop superstar Shawn Mendes to launch two stunning new signature acoustic guitars: the premium 000-28 and the accessible 000-10E. Get the full specs, pricing, and verdict here.
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REVIEW – STRICH : Jimi Fuzz and Super Riot Distortion pedals – Should You Buy?
We review the STRICH Jimi Fuzz for classic, rich fuzz tones and the Super Riot High Gain Distortion for intense modern rock. Find your perfect pedal!
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Danelectro Revamps Retro Tone with the All-New Dan O Cool Baritone Guitar
Retro tone gets a modern boost. Read our full review of the Danelectro Dan O Cool Baritone, featuring hot lipstick pickups, 1950s style, and deep twang for $649.
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Meet the Maker: Manson Guitar Works
Manson Guitar Works is world-renowned, and I got to ask their head luthier, Tim Stark, all about his work. These are the people who build all the guitars for Muse’s Matt Bellamy and some of the world’s biggest names in music.
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REVIEW: STRICH Stereo Looper with Built-in Drum Machine – Affordable Stereo Looping?
We review the popular STRICH Stereo Looper with Built-in Drum Machine. This budget stereo looper pedal could be a great tool for musicians who require a creative practice tool.
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Gibson Custom Shop Translucent Les Paul Standards Coming Soon
A modern twist on a classic formula. Read our verdict on the Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard featuring 9-hole weight relief and Burstbucker tones.
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Gamechanger Audio Unveils the PLUS Pedal II: A Next-Generation Sustain Machine Arriving This August
Gamechanger Audio announces the PLUS Pedal II, launching this August with a massive sound engine upgrade, automatic chord layering, and an XLR mic preamp.
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Fender Crackdown: Corporate Giant Target Cool Old Guitars, Over Trademark Infringement
Fender is targeting second-hand dealers over trademark rights. Discover how vintage shop Cool Old Guitars hit back with a brilliant “Twang-Style” rebrand.
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Mastodon Breaks Silence on Brent Hinds: Inside the Split, His Tragic Death, and the Brain Injury That Changed Everything
Mastodon breaks silence on the painful split with Brent Hinds, his tragic death, and the 2007 brain injury that nearly ended the band. Watch inside.
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Boss Beats Behringer: Judge Dismisses Polyphonic Tuner Patent Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed Behringer’s patent lawsuit against Boss over polyphonic tuning technology, marking a massive legal victory for Roland.
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Guitar Giant Ernie Ball Enters Premium Effects Market with Source Audio Acquisition
Guitar industry giant Ernie Ball has acquired Source Audio. Find out what this major acquisition means for premium effects pedals and global distribution.
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Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark: A Moody, Stage-Ready Powerhouse
The Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark delivers stage-ready tone in a moody Cobra Burst finish. Read our full review, specs, and final score.
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Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom Review: The Ultimate Hard Rock Weapon?
Read our in-depth review of the Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle. Discover its features, specs, and performance score.
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Rock & Roast: Fender Opens Its First Standalone Guitar-Themed Cafe in Tokyo
Guitar giant Fender has launched its first-ever standalone coffee shop in Tokyo’s indie music hub, Shimokitazawa. Discover the guitar-themed menu and design.
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Strymon Unveils TimeLine MX: The Ultimate Next-Gen Delay and Reverb Powerhouse
Meet the Strymon TimeLine MX: a next-gen delay powerhouse with a tri-core ARM processor, dual-engine routing, 12 world-class machines, and built-in reverb.
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