Suhr has announced a new boost pedal they're calling the Dual Boost: The Dual Boost is a versatile, dual-mode, transparent clean boost, housed within a compact, pedalboard friendly enclosure. Constructed with the goal of delivering unrivaled sound quality, in an easy to use package, the Dual Boost pairs the highest quality components with an on-board charge pump circuit … [Read more...]
The Edge Strat
Fender and U2 guitarist The Edge have teamed up to create the Edge Strat: Enthralling millions worldwide with his acclaimed textural guitar work—as well as his knack for writing catchy riffs and hooks—U2 guitarist, The Edge, relies on his trusty Strat® guitar to sculpt his unique sound. Designed in close collaboration with Fender®, The Edge Strat is his new constant companion, … [Read more...]
PRS Re-introduces the CE-24
Paul Reed Smith is re-introducing the bolt-on CE-24 model for 2016: Since the dawn of rock and roll, the snap and response that comes from a bolt-on neck guitar has been an essential part of the mix. These attributes have, in turn, become essential to many players trying to tell their story through music. The CE 24 brings the bolt-on platform back to the main PRS lineup with … [Read more...]
Fluence Signature Series Greg Koch Gristle-Tone Pickup Set
About a year or so ago, Fishman released their Fluence series of pickups, which are some of the latest entries in the noiseless pickup arena. What's interesting about these pickups is that they contain two switchable voices, generally a lower output and a higher output voicing. Guitarist Greg Koch has been one of the faces of the series since its introduction. For this … [Read more...]
Marshall 2525 Mini Jubilee Amps
Photo credit Rejoice! Marshall has taken the much-loved blueprint of the Silver Jubilee amps and has shrunk it down to a 20 watt package (switchable down to 5 watts). Many lower watt British-style amps compromise the tone by using EL84 tubes, which I'm not a fan of. The Mini Jubilee, on the other hand and if the rumors are true, uses EL34 tubes, which are more commonly … [Read more...]