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JHS AT Mini Andy Timmons Overdrive: Smaller Signature Drive Tone
🗓️ August 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The JHS Pedals AT Mini delivers the Andy Timmons sound just as convincingly as its big brother! The post JHS AT Mini Andy Timmons Overdrive: Smaller Signature Drive Tone appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pop culture icon, dies at 80
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The news was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram post
Guitar Journal: DOD Drag, Amp Crash & Hendrix
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
DOD Drag delay, DBA x Rainger FX's Amp Crash, and a newly released alternative Jimi Hendrix Woodstock video. The post Guitar Journal: DOD Drag, Amp Crash & Hendrix appeared first on gearnews.com.
Cherry Audio Memorymode 2: Double The Synthesizer
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Cherry Audio releases its first V2 with Memorymode 2, supercharging it with new effects, step sequencers, a new filter and a whole extra synthesizer. The post Cherry Audio Memorymode 2: Double The Synthesizer appeared first on gearnews.com.
“There's hardly a bad setting in the pedal”: Crazy Tube Circuits Triptychon review
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A triple-block drive pedal isn't a new idea, but CTC has executed the idea very well
The Warning’s Dany Villarreal has launched her first PRS signature guitar – and she’s swapped out the Bird inlays for something else entirely
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Astryx is a stunning twist on the Custom 24 built for one of riff rock’s fastest rising guitar heroes
Rhodes V8 Pro, GForce Oberheim TVS Pro, IK Multimedia Pianoverse MAX: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Electric Piano, Duophonic Synth, and Grand Piano
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Rhodes V8 Pro, GForce Oberheim TVS Pro, and IK Multimedia Pianoverse MAX on sale: electric piano, synth, and grand piano heavily discounted. The post Rhodes V8 Pro, GForce Oberheim TVS Pro, IK Multimedia Pianoverse MAX: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Electric Piano, Duophonic Synth, and Grand Piano appeared first on gearnews.com.
Fender honors George Harrison’s legendary Beatles Bass VI with Custom Shop reissue: “It played a defining role in some of the most influential recordings ever made”
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Harrison famously wielded the 1967 Bass VI in the promotional video for Hey Jude
Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: Apple’s Most Powerful Chip Ever Is Here!
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Apple unveils the Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra, its most powerful chip ever. 512GB unified memory and up to 80 GPU cores. The post Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: Apple’s Most Powerful Chip Ever Is Here! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Eric Johnson on what you need to look for to find the perfect guitar: “That’s probably the most important thing”
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This is what Johnson looks for when he’s searching for a new guitar
Fender George Harrison 1967 Bass VI: Only 80 Worldwide
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Fender Custom Shop George Harrison 1967 Bass VI limited run recreation announced The post Fender George Harrison 1967 Bass VI: Only 80 Worldwide appeared first on gearnews.com.
“My favorite bass needs to be retired, but it plays so good and has this unmistakable sound. So I gave it to Spector and said, ‘Let’s get close to that’”: How Rex Brown’s new signature bass channels his punchiest Pantera era
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The metal icon explains how his labor-of-love Euro4 bass – painted to imitate a desert sunset – bottles his pummelling Far Beyond Driven period
Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack: New Addition—Studio Bundle with a Portable Amp!
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack is now joined by a Studio Bundle and two Bluetooth products! The post Marshall Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack: New Addition—Studio Bundle with a Portable Amp! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Harley Benton SC Special Hybrid: Alternative Rock Meets Punk Meets Blues
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A P90 and a humbucker in one single-cut guitar?! That's the new Harley Benton SC Special Hybrid. Locking tuners, vintage looks - check it out! The post Harley Benton SC Special Hybrid: Alternative Rock Meets Punk Meets Blues appeared first on gearnews.com.
Teenage Engineering EP-2350 FX MIC: Selector, Turn Up the Sound!
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The reworked Teenage Engineering EP-2350 FX MIC is a handheld mic with built-in effects and samples. Creative performance tool or party gadget? Probably both! The post Teenage Engineering EP-2350 FX MIC: Selector, Turn Up the Sound! appeared first on gearnews.com.
UK Prime Minister covers The Smiths with Ukrainian soldiers: “Not sure if they regret handing me that guitar now”
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The guitar Andy Burnham played tells its own story
Television guitarist Richard Lloyd diagnosed with cancer: “It has become very difficult on our own. Financially, we are strapped”
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The celebrated guitarist’s condition is not operable at this time
Mac mini M6 or Maybe M5: New Model Reportedly Coming in the Next Few Days, Says Gurman
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A new Mac mini M6 could reportedly arrive within days, according to Mark Gurman, possibly with an M5 or M6 chip. It would be Apple's last product before Tim Cook's exit. The post Mac mini M6 or Maybe M5: New Model Reportedly Coming in the Next Few Days, Says Gurman appeared first on gearnews.com.
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Update: New Shimmer Reverb, new Wavemaker Mode & More
🗓️ August 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave and 3rd Wave 8M get a major firmware update with a new shimmer reverb, an expanded Wavemaker, and more! The post Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Update: New Shimmer Reverb, new Wavemaker Mode & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
Joan Jett on the end of The Runaways – and why she nearly gave up on a solo career: “I was devastated. My dream was over. I felt we had failed”
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
When the trailblazing band called it quits in April 1979, it felt like a huge blow to Jett – so much so that she even considered quitting music altogether and joining the military
EarthQuaker Scrolls Bass Odyssey Review
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
I thought I had everything a gigging bassist could possibly need. I usually get a pretty solid bass tone, the players and clients I engage with generally like it, and I tend to feel pretty good about my EQ choices. Some instruments I like to run direct, without much tonal color. Others I run through an amp, where I can get plenty of it. Between the two, I figured I had any session covered.premierguitar · EarthQuaker ScrollsEarthQuaker’s Scrolls might have changed the standard for just fine, howe...
Back 2 School: The Best Beginner’s Keyboards and Synths for Playing in a Band!
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Want to kick things off with your new band this school year? Here’s how to find the best keyboards and synths for playing in a band! The post Back 2 School: The Best Beginner’s Keyboards and Synths for Playing in a Band! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It’s a guitar I’d trust to get the point across on a live stage”: Martin Shawn Mendes 000-10E review
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Martin has cooked-up a big-voiced workhorse with custom vibes and star appeal
The Best Monitor Controllers for Home and Pro Studios
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Need to switch between different sets of studio monitors? We check out some of the best monitor controllers for home and pro studios. The post The Best Monitor Controllers for Home and Pro Studios appeared first on gearnews.com.
Making Sound Machines Plinky 12: Three Synths in One, the Perfect Controller, or a Clever Concept with Some Catches? – Review
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Making Sound Machines Plinky 12 review: Toadstep and Chords as studio idea generators. Is €530 worth it? Here is my studio review. The post Making Sound Machines Plinky 12: Three Synths in One, the Perfect Controller, or a Clever Concept with Some Catches? – Review appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I reached for an acoustic guitar to idly play. Jeff’s like, ‘That’s the most expensive guitar in this building... Just so you know’”: Cut Worms’ Max Clarke on recording with Jeff Tweedy – and the indie icon's epic gear collection
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Cut Worms' new album, Transmitter is sound of the fast-rising Brooklyn artist surrendering to collaboration and chasing new tones
AudioRoute: Flexibly Re-Route and Capture Your System Audio
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With AudioRoute, you can insert your system audio into a DAW channel via a plugin, assign a virtual input in any audio app, or capture as a .WAV file. The post AudioRoute: Flexibly Re-Route and Capture Your System Audio appeared first on gearnews.com.
“If I had a perfect Strat, I’d take off a volume and a tone knob – because I’m a dreadful man – just to make it like a Tele”: Graham Coxon on the perfection of the Telecaster (and why you shouldn’t lend him your Strat)
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Blur guitarist reflects on his “wooden wife” –and the charms of the Tele’s weird headstock
Hotone’s do-it-all Pulze Jr. is set to be the most fully-featured practice amp for under $300 – and offers serious competition for Positive Grid and JBL
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With the latest in digital amp technology and cutting-edge AI features, this smart combo could be the only practice amp you’ll ever need
iMac M6: New Apple Machine Coming With a Fresh Chip and New Colors This Year
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Gurman reports that Apple is preparing a new iMac M6 in fresh colors. The launch is expected to take place later this year. Would that be a good fit for you? The post iMac M6: New Apple Machine Coming With a Fresh Chip and New Colors This Year appeared first on gearnews.com.
Hotone Pulze Jr. the Mini Amp with AI
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Hotone Pulze Jr. takes things a step further with the pocket-sized modeling amp with onboard AI The post Hotone Pulze Jr. the Mini Amp with AI appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Best P90 Guitars in 2026: Soap Bar Growl for Every Budget
🗓️ August 24, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The best P90 guitars of recent times might be the thing you need to expand your sound. Check out our suggestions! The post The Best P90 Guitars in 2026: Soap Bar Growl for Every Budget appeared first on gearnews.com.
Jimmy Page on how a ‘lost guitar track’ almost derailed Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti: “He erased one of the original guitar tracks. For some reason, he rubbed the damn thing out”
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A miraculous salvage job rescued The Rover after an overdub ruined an original take
Learn “pendulum” strumming – the secret to natural-sounding chords
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Take your rhythm playing beyond beginner with this simple exercise
“He said, ‘The thing was made wrong in the first place!’ I joked, ‘Let me see you build a vibrato contraption that works!’” How Merle Travis pushed Paul Bigsby to one-up Gibson with his iconic vibrato
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The country guitar giant was possibly the first to ever try out the game-changing piece of guitar hardware, and its invention was born out of a challenge he set for his friend
“He fired the whole band at the end of that tour, and I managed to survive”: Albert Lee on his time as Eric Clapton’s sideman
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Lee was Clapton’s right-hand man for five years and was part of Slowhand’s legendary live album Just One Night, recorded in Tokyo