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Strymon PCH X1 & PCH X2 Announced: The Ultimate Active DI Boxes for Your Live Rig
Eliminate stage noise and protect your tone with the Strymon PCH X1 & PCH X2. Discover how these premium active DI boxes upgrade your live amp modeler rig
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How To
Recording Guitars: How do you get the best signal path into your DAW?
How do you get the best signal path into your DAW? Some essential recording tips and tricks
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JHS Pedals Unveils the “Double Dragon”: The Ultimate Lo-Fi Analog Octave Pedal
Breathe fire into your riffs with the JHS Double Dragon Lo-Fi Octave. Discover thick analog subs, gritty octave-up distortion, and beautiful vintage glitch.
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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Limited 50th Anniversary StingRay Special Bass
Celebrate 50 years of iconic bass tone with the limited-edition Ernie Ball Music Man 50th Anniversary StingRay. Available in exclusive Liquid and Molten Gold!
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Is a Big Muff 2 “Tone Wicker” Incoming? Red Pedal Spotted in New EHX Video
New EHX Leak? Mysterious Big Muff 2 Tone Wicker spotted in recent video. Is the dual op-amp family expanding? Get the details here.
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The Heaviest Riffs Land in Guildford: Andertons Music Co. Now Stocking Does It Doom? Pedals
Get the heaviest riffs in the UK! Andertons Music Co. is now stocking Does It Doom? boutique pedals. Shop the ultimate fuzz, distortion, and preamp lineup for stoner, sludge, and doom metal.
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Lost ’70s Circuit Reborn: Electro-Harmonix Unveils the Bass Big Muff Pi 2
EHX Bass Big Muff Pi 2: A Lost ’70s Circuit Reborn. Discover the dual op-amp fuzz optimized by Josh Scott. With added Blend, along with a Bass Boost switch!
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Ashdown Engineering Unveils Massive “Phase 2” UK Manufacturing Expansion
Ashdown Engineering unveiled its “Phase 2” of its UK manufacturing return at NAMM 2026. Discover the new UK-built Peacemaker guitar amps and four new bass series featuring Sica NEO drivers and British craftsmanship.
How To
Mastering the Art of Guitar Tone: A Comprehensive Beginners Guide
Discover the secrets to crafting your ultimate guitar tone. Learn about guitars, amps, effects, pedals, recording techniques, and more.
Effects Pedals
Behringer Unveils the Ring Stinger: A Cult Classic Reborn for the Modern Pedalboard
Behringer revives a cult classic with the Ring Stinger, an analogue ring modulator and octave fuzz based on the legendary Lovetone original.
Guitar
Testing the Limits: How Strong is a Guitar Neck?
The strength of a guitar neck has long been a topic of debate among enthusiasts. Can it withstand the tension of strings, or will it snap under pressure?
Bass
Sunn Unveils the Beta Mini: The Legendary “Doom” Tone Fits in Your Backpack
The new Sunn Beta Mini delivers 200W of crushing analog power for guitarists and bassists alike. Get the iconic ‘Doom’ tone in your backpack.
Deals
Deal Alert: Save £125 on the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin (Now Only £74.99)
Save £125 on the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Hardware Plugin! Get genuine analog Ram’s Head fuzz, a USB audio interface, and seamless DAW integration for just £74.99 (was £199.99).
Guitar
FM Guitars Unveils the Orquidea: An Ergonomic Single-Cut Revolution with Integrated Handle
FM Guitars debuts the Orquidea: a revolutionary ergonomic single-cut guitar and bass designed for ultimate comfort, featuring a unique integrated handle and lightweight body.
Pedal of the Week
Pedal of the Week: The Madness of the DOD Carcosa Fuzz
Discover why the DOD Carcosa Fuzz is a modern classic. From ’70s vintage tones to gated madness, our review explores its unique bias controls and “King in Yellow” lore.
How To
How to Set up a Squier Bass VI
How to Set Up a Squier Bass VI with only a set of strings, for perfect intonation. Without having to buy a StayTrem or Mastery bridge
How To
Super Secret Settings: 7 Guitar Pedal Hacks to Unlock Hidden Sounds
Unlock the “Super Secret Settings” used by legends. Learn how to create the Pink Floyd seagull sound, craft shoegaze walls of sound, and safely starve your pedals for iconic “Velcro” fuzz tones.
Recording
Strymon Releases NightSky Plugin: A New Frontier in Reverberant Synthesis?
Unlock “reverberant synthesis” with the Strymon NightSky Plugin. Warp space and time with pitch-quantized tails, synth-style filters, and an 8-step sequencer for your DAW.
Effects Pedals
T-Rex Engineering Unveils the Roommate D’Luxe: A New Era of Tube-Driven Reverb
Experience authentic tube-driven warmth with the T-Rex Roommate D’Luxe. Featuring 8 algorithms, stereo I/O, and expression-controlled Shimmer, this handcrafted Danish pedal delivers the ultimate vintage reverb
Top stories
Blackstar Advances Desktop Audio with the New Beam Mini: The Ultimate 4-in-1 Hybrid Amp
Small size, massive tone. The Blackstar Beam Mini is a 4-in-1 hybrid amp and Bluetooth speaker with app control and vocal recording. Your new desktop essential.
Bass
Aria Guitars Unveils Cliff Burton SB-CLB Signature Bass Reissue Ahead of NAMM 2026
Aria Guitars honors the Metallica legend with the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature SB-CLB, debuting at NAMM 2026. Discover the specs and release details here.
Editor’s-Pick
Way Huge Unveils Limited Edition Swollen Pickle XXX: A 30th Anniversary Fuzz Masterclass
Celebrate 30 years of grit with the Way Huge Swollen Pickle XXX. This limited edition fuzz features high-gain transistors and an overhauled tone stack for ultimate sonic mayhem.
How To
The Passive DI Box: Your Guitar’s Best Friend for Studio & Stage
A guitarist’s guide to the passive DI box. Learn how to eliminate noise, match impedance, and choose the right model for your live or studio setup. No power required!
Top stories
Harley Benton to Close US Reverb Store: Economic Shifts Force Exit from American Warehouse
Harley Benton is closing its US Reverb store on Jan 31, 2026, citing economic shifts. Grab discounted gear in the “Last Chance” sale before operations move to Germany.
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