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!
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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.
Deals
VZtec Releases Free “Fuzz” Plugin: A Digital Twin of Their Renowned Analog Hardware
Download the free VZtec Fuzz plugin, a faithful digital twin of the Argentinian analog hardware. Features Face/Muff modes and Octafuzz for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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EVH Releases Limited Edition “Bumblebee” Striped Series Frankenstein Frankie
Rock the “Bumblebee” look with the EVH Striped Series Frankie in Aged Black/Yellow. Features a Wolfgang humbucker, Floyd Rose, and D-Tuna for legendary performance.
Effects Pedals
Revv Amplification Unveils the “Dirt Dog”: Joey Landreth’s Soulful Drive in a Box
Experience the soulful, amp-like grit of the Revv Dirt Dog. Designed with Joey Landreth, this touch-sensitive overdrive delivers “chewy” breakup and vintage Princeton tones.
Bass
Ibanez Revives a Legend: The Iconic Iceman Returns with Two High-Performance Basses
Ibanez revives the legendary Iceman! Explore the new ICB720FM and ICB620 basses featuring Nordstrand and Bartolini pickups, premium hardware, and iconic style.
Effects Pedals
Vox Revives the Golden Era: New VFZ-1 Fuzz and VTB-1 Treble Booster Debut at NAMM 2026
Vox VFZ-1 Fuzz and VTB-1 Treble Booster, launching at NAMM 2026. Experience legendary 1960s British tones with modern Silicon stability, and Silver Can BC108 transistors.
Guitar
PRS Guitars Archon Classic 50W Combo: A Modern Homage to Golden Era Rock Tone
Experience legendary 70s and 80s rock tones with the PRS Archon Classic 50W 1×12″ Valve Combo. Featuring a Celestion V-Type speaker and revoiced tube circuitry for premium gain and clarity.
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Bad Cat Unleashes the Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop: A High-Gain Legend Reimagined
Experience the evolution of a legend with the Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop. Featuring 50 watts of EL34 power, dual channels, and four versatile voices.
Effects Pedals
BOSS Unveils $229 GX-1 and GX-1B: Their Most Affordable Professional Floorboard Modelers Yet?
BOSS GX-1 and GX-1B compact and affordable GX-series modelers with AIRD amp technology, 140+ effects, and USB-C recording. Perfect for guitarists and bassists?