Introduced a number of months ago, Catalinbread has finally released the Belle Epoch Deluxe, an updated version of their Belle Epoch pedal. The first units sold out almost immediately from Pro Guitar Shop, so it looks like they're still backordered at the moment. Here's PGS's description of the pedal: The original Belle Epoch was, to put it bluntly, a triumph. It was an … [Read more...]
Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster
Fender is introducing the George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster today: To honor Harrison's venerable career, Fender has created the George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster, a limited edition commemoration that embodies Harrison’s elegantly restrained playing style and sound. Based on the original Telecaster created for Harrison by guitar luthier, Roger Rossmeisl, this model remains … [Read more...]
Way Huge Doubleland Special
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...]