Way Huge have announced a new pedal based on the Overrated Special. This one was also created in conjunction with Joe Bonamassa and is called the Doubleland Special. (Note: it's not on Way Huge's site yet, so I linked to Sweetwater's site.) Here are some of the details: The only thing better than getting Joe Bonamassa's signature tone in a pedal is getting twice as much of … [Read more...]
Friedman ASC-12 Powered Monitor
Friedman Amplication have recently introduced a new powered monitor to their lineup, the ASC-12: The Friedman ASC-12 powered monitor was designed and voiced for use with today’s guitar amp modelers and profilers including Fractal Audio Axe-Fx, Kemper Profiler, Line 6 HD Series and others. The ASC-12 delivers rich authentic tones, allowing you get the most out of these systems … [Read more...]
Fender ’64 Hand-wired Custom Deluxe Reverb
Per Music Radar, Fender is announcing a hand-wired '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb amp: As per the original, the ’64 Custom Deluxe Reverb offers Bright and Normal channels (with tube-driven spring reverb and tremolo on both), hand-wired AB763 circuitry and 20 watts of output. The amp’s pine cabinet boasts an extra-heavy textured vinyl covering and lightly aged silver grille cloth, … [Read more...]
Fender Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster
Another Summer NAMM introduction by Fender is the new Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster: It's been 50 years since Jimi Hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible Monterey Pop Festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his now-iconic hand-painted Stratocaster. Destroyed during the fiery culmination of his set, this one-of-a-kind guitar … [Read more...]
DigiTech SDRUM
DigiTech has announced a new drum machine pedal for guitarists and bassists called SDRUM: SDRUM is the world’s first intelligent drum machine for guitarists and bassists. By simply scratching across your guitar strings, you teach the SDRUM a kick and snare pattern that forms the foundation of the beat you want to hear. Based on this pattern, the SDRUM supplies a professional … [Read more...]