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Fortin Kali Review
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
The aptly named Kali distills elements of the Fortin Cali—a Plexi-inspired amp—into a 2-channel pre-amp and distortion pedal. Each channel has three gain modes—vintage, raw, and saturation—which are selectable via a mini toggle. And each mode has a very distinct vibe, which could be loosely categorized as low-end-heavy, midrangey, and high-gain-centric, respectively.Charging right into Kali’s arms, I selected the vintage mode on Channel 1, and set the gain 2 knob to 9 o’clock. The gain 2 knob, w...
Guitar Journal: Martin OM Mikael Åkerfeldt
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The new Martin Opeth signature acoustic, luthier Ken Parker's health fight, and the sustainable Aluminati Floodcaster guitar series. The post Guitar Journal: Martin OM Mikael Åkerfeldt appeared first on gearnews.com.
“As parents discovered Loog over the years, we often heard them say, ‘I wish this existed when I was a kid’”: Kid-friendly guitar brand Loog recently partnered with Fender and Gibson – now, it's launching its very own teen- and adult-sized models
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The brand is best known for rethinking guitar design and education for kids, but, with its Pro 6 models, it is now venturing into the teen and adult market
“It really is a special set”: Joe Bonamassa’s newest signature pickups are inspired by his Bolin ’Burst – the infamous Les Paul he acquired under extraordinary circumstances
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The original pickups found in the famed Gibson that was once played by Tommy Bolin have been recreated in great detail
Reveal Sound, Zynaptiq, BEATSURFING: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The three software highlights from Reveal Sound, Zynaptiq, and BEATSURFING - synths, percussion, and effects - are currently available at low prices. The post Reveal Sound, Zynaptiq, BEATSURFING: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Making history as the first-ever amp authenticated on the blockchain”: Synyster Gates has launched what’s called a Universal Pedal Platform – and it’s nothing like your usual amp head
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The ultra-clean amp head has been deliberately designed to be paired with distortion pedals and rackmount effects
The Music Education Foundation Announces MusicPro ’26
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Give A Note Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to nurturing, growing, and strengthening music education opportunities, announced the MusicPro’26conference for professional and aspiring musical artists to take place March 27-29, 2026, at MusiciansInstitute in Hollywood. The event will feature learning sessions about achieving success in today’s music industry and provide artists with a unique opportunity to network with fellow musicians and leaders in the music industry. Founding spon...
Seymour Duncan Announces The Joe Bonamassa "Bolin Burst" Humbucker Set
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Owning a guitar that was played by one of your musical heroes is a rare opportunity, made even more remarkable when the instrument’s sound lives up to its legacy. Joe Bonamassa has long been a fan of the late great Tommy Bolin, whose captivating solo music and work with Deep Purple, James Gang, Billy Cobham, and Zephyr influenced generations of rock & fusion guitarists. The Seymour Duncan Custom Shop is proud to offer this special pickup set featuring: Precisely recreated original 1960 P.A.F. hu...
“Built with the same passion I’ve put into every note I’ve ever played”: Nuno Bettencourt has launched his own guitar brand, Nuno Guitars – marking the end of his longstanding partnership with Washburn
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Many speculated a Bettencourt brand was in the works after the virtuoso was spotted performing at Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever show armed with a mystery guitar
Schwabe Digital HiFAL: From Vinyl Cutting to Cutting Edge
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Schwabe Digital HiFAL plugin is an intuitive new plugin for your DAW workflow inspired by old-school vinyl mastering technology. The post Schwabe Digital HiFAL: From Vinyl Cutting to Cutting Edge appeared first on gearnews.com.
Nuno Bettencourt Launches Own Guitar Company, Nuno Guitars
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Legendary guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has announced the launch of Nuno Guitars, his own guitar company, marking a new chapter after more than 30 years with Washburn."I'm super excited to announce that today, this second, right now as we speak in real time, I'm launching my own guitar company," Bettencourt said in a video post to his official Instagram page. "Had a great run with Washburn, a good 35 years, I believe, which is pretty insane."The Extreme guitarist emphasized that this move has been ...
IK Multimedia ToneX Bass Pedals: Ampeg, Bassmann, And Much More!
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The all-new IK Multimedia ToneX Bass and ToneX One Bass are loaded with legendary bass amps and effects. Check them out! The post IK Multimedia ToneX Bass Pedals: Ampeg, Bassmann, And Much More! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Never did I actually expect to get the chance to see one up close, let alone play one”: Everything that caught my eye at Guitar Summit 2025 – from the grand unveiling of a brand-new guitar company to the year’s most anticipated amp modeler
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Rosengarten Mannheim became a scorching-hot cauldron of all things guitar for three days – and there were plenty of highlights
“He pointed out that the bass is the most important thing in a rock song”: Ozzy Osbourne has worked with the biggest virtuosos in the world – but Andrew Watt says he valued the bass above all else
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Watt collaborated closely with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums and discovered he valued one instrument above the rest when it came to dialing in a mix
Arturia AstroLab 88 – The Ultimate Stage Keyboard?
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Arturia AstroLab 88 is a live performer's dream, packed with the sounds of Arturia's acclaimed software instruments. Experience the AstroLab 88 in action! The post Arturia AstroLab 88 – The Ultimate Stage Keyboard? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Line 6 Powercab CL: Active Multi-Voice Guitar Cabs
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Line 6 Powercab CL 212 & 112: Multi-Voice Guitar Speaker Systems designed to perfectly pair with and amplify all modern amp modelers The post Line 6 Powercab CL: Active Multi-Voice Guitar Cabs appeared first on gearnews.com.
“One of the proudest moments of my life”: Sophie Lloyd shreds in front of 82,000 people to open the Women’s Rugby World Cup final
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Lloyd shredded through an original track and a Bon Jovi classic for the historic event's pre-show entertainment
“I thought, ‘I wonder if I can get away with putting sleigh bells on a doom-metal song?’” How Paradise Lost’s Greg Mackintosh is rewriting the gothic metal rulebook
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Ascension is another work of magisterial gothic doom from the English metal stalwarts, who are still chasing new ways to articulate melancholy in the infinite sadness
“Remember the golden rule of mixing: if you can’t hear something, that doesn’t mean it’s too quiet – it’s more likely that something else is too loud”: How to deal with sound engineers and help them help you dial in a killer live tone
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
If you want to sound great on stage and off, there are a few tricks about amp placement, gear, and diplomacy that you should know
“A Klon-type pedal with a twist”: Keeley Manis review
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
With the option of transistors or diodes, this is one of the most appealing Klon klones in years
Ableton Live 12 Suite Rent-to-Own: Get the Full Version Now and Pay Later – Just €25 Per Month!
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Gear News
With the new Ableton Live 12 Suite Rent-to-Own model, you can start using the flagship DAW right away and pay for it flexibly - without any subscription traps. The post Ableton Live 12 Suite Rent-to-Own: Get the Full Version Now and Pay Later – Just €25 Per Month! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Public Enemy Affirm Loyalty to Jimmy Kimmel Before Performing ‘Fight the Power’
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The rap group showcased a medley of hits as the late-night show headed to Brooklyn
Abbey Road Studios to Honor David Bailey With Lifetime Achievement Award
🗓️ September 30, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The storied photographer will receive the one-off award at the annual Abbey Road Music Photography Awards on Oct. 2
Wolfgang Van Halen Faces the Fire
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
For many, Wolfgang Van Halen will always be defined by his famous origin story. The son of guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, he first banged out rhythms on stacks of magazines before moving to real drums. As a teenager, he unexpectedly became the spark for Van Halen’s mid-2000s reunion with David Lee Roth—a run that brought long-awaited, sold-out tours, a 2012 studio album, and a 2015 live release. The band’s time, however, ended when Eddie passed away in October 2020...
Crazy Tube Circuits Announces Mirage JR
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Crazy Tube Circuits are proud to introduce the Mirage JR, a streamlined version of the Mirage dual-engine reverb.Engineered with the same studio-grade processing power as its big brother, Mirage JR delivers the lush, detailed soundscapes in a more compact, pedalboard-friendly design. Featuring a curated selection of 16 immersive reverb algorithms that cover everything from authentic room and spring emulations to expansive ambient textures.Mirage JR is a compact reverb powerhouse that delivers al...
Spector Introduces the NS Icon Bolt-On Series
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
For nearly five decades, Spector has been synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and the unmistakable tone that has shaped the sound of modern bass. Today, Spector unveils the next evolution in the storied lineage: the NS Icon Bolt-On series.The NS Icon Bolt-On brings the revered NS design into a bold new era. Designed by the expert luthiers at the Spector Custom Shop in Woodstock, NY, this new series captures the essence of the flagship instruments while offering a fresh take for today’s pl...
Suno Studio: When the DAW has Ideas of its Own – Now Available!
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Music-making without limits: Suno Studio DAW reimagines beats, vocals, and synths, offering a more experimental and flexible experience than ever before. The post Suno Studio: When the DAW has Ideas of its Own – Now Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Waves L4 Ultramaximizer: Louder Than Ever?
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Waves L4 Ultramaximizer is the latest addition to a series of the most widely used limiter plugins of all time, with five limiting algorithms. The post Waves L4 Ultramaximizer: Louder Than Ever? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Developed so that players will always have the assurance of knowing where their guitar is, and what condition it's been kept in”: Lowden puts AI in its acoustics to help players better look after their guitar – and track it down when lost or stolen
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
An in-built sensor will monitor temperature, humidity, and location to support players in ensuring optimum performance at all times
Make it Loud and Clear: The 7 Best Guitar Cabinets for Any Budget
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The best guitar cabinets are those that take your sound to the next level. Check out your picks for any bugdet! The post Make it Loud and Clear: The 7 Best Guitar Cabinets for Any Budget appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Playing with John is always a university of learning and experimenting”: John Mayer and Isaiah Sharkey impress at record-breaking concert – and Sharkey’s in-development signature Ibanez was along for the ride
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The guitar is one of two in-the-works signature models, and it starred during the largest ticketed single concert in US history
Oasis’ Liam Gallagher Seems to Hint at 2026 Plans at Last London Show
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
“See you next year,” the frontman said before launching into “Champagne Supernova”
Which is the Best DAW System for your Style of Music?
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The DAW debate has arrived! With so many choices available, we're helping you choose the best DAW for your music production workflow. The post Which is the Best DAW System for your Style of Music? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Jimmy Herring: ARU, Panic, and Beyond | 100 Guitarists Podcast
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
This week, hosts Nick Millevoi and the shamelessly biased Jason Shadrick dive deep—much, much deeper than Nick ever imagined he would go—into the vast discography of the great Jimmy Herring. They enlist Rob Compa, formerly of Dopapod and now of Neighbor, whose greatest qualification is living in Burlington, Vermont, "the hub of all things jam bands".Maybe you’ve heard Jimmy Herring is amazing, but the sheer "jam-ness" of his output is intimidating. We systematically go through Herring’s entire d...
“Unlike FRFR cabs, they provide a playing experience more like plugging into an amp with a traditional open-back cabinet”: Line 6 combines classic speaker cab and FRFR in one with the Powercab CL
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The firm says its open-back cab series goes beyond neutral-sounding FRFR cabs by offering simulations of classic speakers as well as purely amplifying modeler tones
“I didn't know anything about pedals. It seemed like some communist idea or something”: John Fogerty on why he was skeptical of guitar pedals during his Creedence Clearwater Revival days
🗓️ September 29, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
In a recent interview, Fogerty also looked back on “the best-sounding solid-state amp ever made,” and revealed his perfect guitar-amp combination