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Guitar Journal: Old Zoo Lion Meat Fuzz & More
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Third Man's new "tuna can" Old Zoo Lion Meat fuzz pedal, PRS Guitars' first-ever CEO, and Green Day's upcoming Nimrod movie The post Guitar Journal: Old Zoo Lion Meat Fuzz & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
Erica Synths x Ninja Tune, Plugin Alliance, Three-Body Technology: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Dub Delay, Mastering EQ, and Spectral De-Essing
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Erica Synths x Ninja Tune Zen Delay, Mäag Audio EQ2/EQ4-MS, and Three-Body Technology Future DS on sale: delay, mastering EQ, and de-essing, cheap. The post Erica Synths x Ninja Tune, Plugin Alliance, Three-Body Technology: 3 Strong Plugin Deals for Dub Delay, Mastering EQ, and Spectral De-Essing appeared first on gearnews.com.
If you learn one thing from Buddy Guy it should be this
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Get that Buddy Guy-like phrasing by mastering his signature style: rhythmic on-grid and off-grid phrasing
“A dream that’s been years in the making”: Harley Benton joins the relic bandwagon with $238 hand-aged guitars
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Thomann-owned guitar maker has released Light Aged and Heavy Aged versions of its S-type, T-type and offset electric guitars
Harley Benton Aged HA62 and LA62: Beautifully Aged, Ready to Rock
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Artificial aging, authentic vibes! The new Harley Benton Aged HA62 and LA62 models feature uniquely aged finishes. The post Harley Benton Aged HA62 and LA62: Beautifully Aged, Ready to Rock appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I remember one really beautiful Fender Stratocaster – I watched in horror as he destroyed it during the encore”: Jimi Hendrix's roadie explains why the icon smashed his guitars
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Eric Barrett was Hendrix's guitar tech during his heyday – and witnessed the legend's guitar-smashing antics firsthand
“They gave me a hard time when I brought it through customs. I thought, ‘Are they going to take it off me?’” Steve Hackett on the guitar that defined his Genesis sound – and how he bought it for a bargain price
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
After his Les Paul Standard was stolen and held for ransom during a North American tour, Hackett acquired the Gibson that became his mainstay in Genesis
Origin Effects EQ Deluxe: A Pultec EQP-1 for your pedalboard!
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Origin Effects EQ Deluxe is the latest offering from the British manufacturer. A studio EQ & drive pedal for connoisseurs. The post Origin Effects EQ Deluxe: A Pultec EQP-1 for your pedalboard! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I had a few million views before going on stage. I had this pressure”: Laura Cox on taking her sound from YouTube to the studio and the stage – and the release from playing with “real people”
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Now a fully fledged touring artist with three albums to her credit, the French blues-rocker talks Les Pauls vs SG, studio pressure and Marshall amps
Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini: Now Available at Thomann!
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Quad Cortex mini offers many of the same features as the QC, but is almost as small as the NC. And it's now available from Thomann! The post Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini: Now Available at Thomann! appeared first on gearnews.com.
beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO: Affordable Headphones for Any Application
🗓️ July 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO is designed to provide comfortable monitoring you can rely on in any situation, from production to live sound and DJing. The post beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO: Affordable Headphones for Any Application appeared first on gearnews.com.
Best Stage Pianos for an Authentic Vintage Sound
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We've selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage. The post Best Stage Pianos for an Authentic Vintage Sound appeared first on gearnews.com.
Jack White’s Third Man Hardware has launched a fuzz pedal with Beetronics that looks like a can of tuna
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Old Zoo Lion Meat is a limited-edition fuzz that keeps things simple and decidedly old-school
Budget 500 Series Modules: The Cheapest Way To Get Analogue Gear
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Tired of analogue modeling software plug-ins? We check out some of the best budget 500 series modules for producing music at home. The post Budget 500 Series Modules: The Cheapest Way To Get Analogue Gear appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A holy grail artifact from the peak of their stadium-rock dominance”: Eddie Van Halen’s old guitar tech and a superfan have helped put together ‘the ultimate Van Halen guitar auction’
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A collection of studio and stage gear amassed over the years is going under the hammer
“Clearly not the same as the original”: D’Addario under fire for allegedly faking its response to AI accusations
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The string maker was accused of using AI-generated music in a recent product demo video
Mach Devices MD-7: Teenage Who?
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Mach Devices MD-7 is an open-source pocket synth that uses haptic motor disks for parameter control, similar to a certain Swedish gadget manufacturer. The post Mach Devices MD-7: Teenage Who? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I understand it’s a shock. It’s gonna be an honor stepping into his shoes”: Gus G joins King Diamond as Andy LaRocque steps down after 40 years
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Greek shredder will continue with Firewind and his solo project as he brings his chops to the metal veterans
“You can usually hum your favorite songs. A lot of virtuosic players these days write music most people would struggle to sing back”: Meet Opal Ocean, the Aussie duo reimagining flamenco guitar
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Alex Champ and NadavTabak explain why the sky is the limit with the nylon-string guitar
Sony IER-M500: Super Affordable In-Ear Monitors for Musicians
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Sony IER-M500 is an accessible set of in-ear monitors for stage performance that provides a snug, comfortable fit with excellent isolation. The post Sony IER-M500: Super Affordable In-Ear Monitors for Musicians appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Clapton kept calling Andy Summers and said, ‘You need to sell me your guitar. I’m going to record Fresh Cream and I need a Les Paul – that’s the sound I want’”: The hidden history of Eric Clapton’s 1960 Summersburst Les Paul Standard
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
When his ‘Beano’ ’Burst was stolen, Slowhand reached out to Andy Summers for a replacement – and the guitar became the sound of Cream
Reaktor 7: Is Native Instruments Set to Release a Major Update, Including VST Export for Custom Plugins?
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Native Instruments is reportedly working on Reaktor 7 with VST export, according to a community post. Super*Saw was already the first test of the new platform. The post Reaktor 7: Is Native Instruments Set to Release a Major Update, Including VST Export for Custom Plugins? appeared first on gearnews.com.
The 7 Best Noise Gate Pedals of 2026: Not Hiss Problem (or Hers)
🗓️ July 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Looking for the best noise gate pedals? We've picked seven pedals for any budget. Is your favorite on the list? The post The 7 Best Noise Gate Pedals of 2026: Not Hiss Problem (or Hers) appeared first on gearnews.com.