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Fender Tone Master Pro: Firmware Update 1.8 Adds 5150 Amps, 15 Effects, and New Features!
🗓️ June 04, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Version 1.8 introduces new amps, effects, and features for the Fender Tone Master Pro. We have all the details! The post Fender Tone Master Pro: Firmware Update 1.8 Adds 5150 Amps, 15 Effects, and New Features! appeared first on gearnews.com.
IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR 1.5: Now with In-Ear Monitor Support
🗓️ June 04, 2026 | Source: Gear News
IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR 1.5 adds calibration support for 50 in-ear monitors. Free update for all registered users, now available via IK Product Manager. The post IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR 1.5: Now with In-Ear Monitor Support appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ace Frehley's main Kiss guitar, the 1975 “Budokan” Gibson Les Paul, sells for over half a million dollars at auction
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Frehley's iconic Les Paul was part of Julien's' recent “Music Icons” sale, which also included guitars owned and played by Eddie Van Halen and Johnny Cash
"The price might be chunky, but the playing experience, build and sonic delivery are tough to argue with": Ibanez Alpha A528 review
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It’s already caused a stir online, but does the Alpha eight-string multi-scale prove itself in person?
Vintage-Inspired Recording Gear: No School Like The Old School
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We explore vintage-inspired recording gear that continues to appear in home and professional recording studios, even in today's digital landscape. The post Vintage-Inspired Recording Gear: No School Like The Old School appeared first on gearnews.com.
“More Tim Henson than Bob Dylan”: An Elvis Presley guitar and Bob Dylan’s ultra-luxe custom Strat are up for sale – and could fetch a combined $1.5 million
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A career-companion classical guitar and a Custom Shop Stratocaster that's more Tim Henson than Bob Dylan are set to fetch high prices
“Stone Gossard is the reason I picked up guitar in the first place. Having a front row seat to his playing has been amazing”: Josh Klinghoffer on Chili Peppers vs. Pearl Jam and playing in Andrew Watt's new wrecking crew
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
These days Klinghoffer’s leaving his most well-worn guitars at home, but on his new Pluralone album he went back to his beloved 1947 Martin
“It was the biggest mistake of my career”: JHS Pedals once mistakenly put an ultra-rare Dumble boost circuit into one of its DIY pedals – now it’s been launched as an $89 standalone stompbox
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A clone of John Mayer's elusive Dumble BBC-1 has been released after it was accidentally put in the Notadümblë
Harley Benton CLP-12SM Solid Top: The Parlor Guitar gets a Lefty Version!
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The CLP-12SM Solid Top has been one of Harley Benton's most successful acoustic guitars. Now, there is a left-handed version! The post Harley Benton CLP-12SM Solid Top: The Parlor Guitar gets a Lefty Version! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I was like, ‘Let’s freshen up the electric guitar.’ 60 years later, you’re still putting out tributes to the station wagon”: The story of John Mayer’s Fender fallout – and how it gave birth to the Stratocaster’s biggest rival
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Mayer left Fender after his wishes for an elevated S-style fell on deaf ears – and he found the perfect partner in PRS and the Silver Sky
Torso Electronics S-4 Update Lets You Freeze Time – Available Now!
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Stop time in real-time with the new 2.2 firmware update for Torso Electronics S-4. Now available. The post Torso Electronics S-4 Update Lets You Freeze Time – Available Now! appeared first on gearnews.com.
RME ADI-2 Pro EX: Ultra-High Fidelity Conversion
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The RME ADI-2 Pro EX is the latest updated version of RME's reference-grade desktop converter, with a range of enhancements for professional use. The post RME ADI-2 Pro EX: Ultra-High Fidelity Conversion appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I wanted to dislike it!” Is Joe Bonamassa warming to modeling amps? He’s taken a Fender Tone Master on tour
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
If a recent social media post is anything to go by, the tube amp traditionalist may be coming around to digital guitar tech
Meris Ottobit X: Shoegaze, Lo-Fi, Game Music, ’80s Vibes in One Pedal
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Is this the holy grail of lo-fi? The Meris Ottobit X packs bit-crushing, VHS effects, '80s sounds, and more into one powerful multi-effects pedal. The post Meris Ottobit X: Shoegaze, Lo-Fi, Game Music, ’80s Vibes in One Pedal appeared first on gearnews.com.
Audeze MM-520: The Latest Manny Marroquin Signature Series Headphones
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Audeze MM-520 is the latest open-back planar design in the range of headphones created with Grammy award-winning engineer Manny Marroquin. The post Audeze MM-520: The Latest Manny Marroquin Signature Series Headphones appeared first on gearnews.com.
Best octave pedals for bass 2026: Pitch-shift your playing with my pick of essential pedalboard additions
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Looking for a new octave pedal to add to your bass rig, or are you entering the world for the first time? Here's are my top choices along with expert buying advice
Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute: Low Cost, Vintage 60s Style
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Epiphone's Hummingbird Tribute models, deliver great value acoustic guitars with vintage style! The post Epiphone Hummingbird Tribute: Low Cost, Vintage 60s Style appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I’ve got a little story about a chord you might like”: Paul McCartney is challenging fans to work out the mystery guitar chord that inspired his new album – and we’ve figured it out
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The unusual chord that opens The Boys of Dungeon Lane has been fuelling a hearty debate. So, what is it?
JHS Pedals The Fumble: How to Market a $200k Mistake
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The JHS The Fumble makes all the difference. This booster could become your new "always-on" pedal. The post JHS Pedals The Fumble: How to Market a $200k Mistake appeared first on gearnews.com.
Squarp Hermod+ OS 3.0: The Biggest Update Yet Brings Mod Interpolation, Custom Scales and More
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Squarp Hermod+ OS 3.0 is the biggest update yet: Mod Interpolation, Custom Scales, Jitter Monitor, new effects and a rewritten USB driver. Free download now. The post Squarp Hermod+ OS 3.0: The Biggest Update Yet Brings Mod Interpolation, Custom Scales and More appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It’s possible to play a great solo without many notes if the rhythm is interesting”: How to funk up your blues solos
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Taking cues from John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix and Nile Rodgers, this lesson offers three examples of phrases that add rhythm and movement to blues
“Even though it’s a budget guitar, it’s great. Paul Stanley used to smash one up at the end of KISS shows”: The amps that defined punk, the custom electric that was “painted in a shed” – Bruce Watson on the gear behind Big Country’s sound
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Big Country guitarist pulls some choice guitars and amps out of the vault, and explains why the Esquire beats the Tele
Eventide H9 Gen2 Leak: Is This The New Benchmark for Multi-Effects?
🗓️ June 03, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The first details about the Eventide H9 Gen2 have leaked! What does the new generation offer, and how much does it cost? We’ve got the details! The post Eventide H9 Gen2 Leak: Is This The New Benchmark for Multi-Effects? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It’s a genuinely unique instrument – and it always raises a smile”: Nigel Tufnel's “World on Fire” guitar, used during Spinal Tap's Live Earth performance, is headed to auction
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
An Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette at its core, the guitar features a working thermometer and a snow globe containing a figurine of former US Vice President Al Gore
Geddy Lee: Funniest Story about Rush Fans
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Trust In Shredding
Geddy Lee's Funniest Story about Rush Fans
Guitar Journal: Korn, The Beach Boys & More!
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Discover the Korn Indigo Ranch tone, The Beach Boys spring Reverb, and Red Witch Vesperia Swell + Delay palette The post Guitar Journal: Korn, The Beach Boys & More! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“He only ever said one thing to me about sounding like anyone he’d played with before”: Rowan Robertson on the key piece of advice he received from Ronnie James Dio on how to faithfully play Tony Iommi’s riffs
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Though Robertson was only 17 at the time he was hired for Ronnie James Dio's band, the legendary frontman had the utmost confidence in him
Baby Audio, Moog, Native Instruments: 3 Software Deals for Vocals, Analog Pedals, and DJing
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Baby Audio Humanoid, Moog Moogerfooger Effects Plugins, and Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 on sale: vocal FX, analog pedals, and DJ software at a discount. The post Baby Audio, Moog, Native Instruments: 3 Software Deals for Vocals, Analog Pedals, and DJing appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ableton Extensions SDK: Live Suite Gets an Adventure Playground for Developers
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ableton Extensions SDK is now available as a free public beta: a JavaScript toolkit for building custom Live Suite extensions. Requires Live 12 Suite 12.4.5. The post Ableton Extensions SDK: Live Suite Gets an Adventure Playground for Developers appeared first on gearnews.com.
Finally Here: Embodme Erae Sound Is the Synth Engine for the Erae 2 and Every MPE Controller!
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Embodme Erae Sound: new synth engine for Erae 2 and every MPE controller, 84 presets, virtual analog engine and nine effects. One-time purchase: $89. The post Finally Here: Embodme Erae Sound Is the Synth Engine for the Erae 2 and Every MPE Controller! appeared first on gearnews.com.
"Where many modeling amps of this ilk fail to impress me, I found the Reactor to be incredibly receptive, balanced and warm.": Positive Grid Reactor 100 Intelligent Guitar Combo Amp review
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Positive Grid is branching out from the market-conquering Spark family with a bold new lineup that could spell trouble for the Boss Katana
DW 9000x Series: The Most Innovative Drum Hardware Series Ever?
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With the DW 9000X series, Drum Workshop is introducing a host of innovative features for hi-hat, snare and tom stands. The post DW 9000x Series: The Most Innovative Drum Hardware Series Ever? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A turning point for the industry”: Tone3000’s new A2 NAM modeling tech beat some huge hitters in a blind listening test – and it’s completely free to use
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Open-source Architecture 2 is promising to deliver “the best sounding amp modeling technology in history”
Martin Custom Shop 0-18K2 Koa: Limited to 100 Guitars Worldwide!
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With the Custom Shop 0-18K2 Koa, Martin Guitars celebrates 100 years of innovation. This acoustic guitar is available in a strictly limited edition! The post Martin Custom Shop 0-18K2 Koa: Limited to 100 Guitars Worldwide! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Juno Download Is Gone: The End of One of Electronic Music’s Most Important Stores
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Juno Download shut down after more than 20 years without any warning. What the closure of this cult electronic music download store means for the scene. The post Juno Download Is Gone: The End of One of Electronic Music’s Most Important Stores appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I was a child – he’d choose which records I would get royalties on and which I didn’t. He was stealing my money, and I didn’t realize it”: The untold story of “The Lost Beach Boy” David Marks
🗓️ June 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
David Marks reflects on the surf-rock beginnings of one of the world's most beloved pop-rock institutions, recalling the good times, bad times, and his return to the fold