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PRS SE NF 53 Review
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Like the Silver Sky, the NF 53 revealed Paul Reed Smith’s deep reverence for classic Fullerton designs and curiosity about how to expand on those templates. 2023’s NF 53 release left us impressed, and it was only a matter of time until an offshore-built SE model followed. That time has come: The SE NF 53 is here, dressed in the same lines and livery as the USA-built model, but at a more affordable price point thanks to PRS-licensed and supervised manufacturing by the Cor-Tek Musical Instrument C...
Harley Benton CLD-65 and CLO-65 Acoustic Guitars: The New Go-To Guitars for Songwriters?
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Harley Benton CLD-65 und CLO-65 sind insgesamt acht neue Westerngitarren, die Taylor und Martin Konkurrenz machen bei Look und Sound. The post Harley Benton CLD-65 and CLO-65 Acoustic Guitars: The New Go-To Guitars for Songwriters? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Harley Benton ST-80FR: 80s Shred, Back in Black!
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Harley Benton has added three models to Harley Benton ST-80FR series in classic black! If the red was a little too flashy for you, this strat might be it! The post Harley Benton ST-80FR: 80s Shred, Back in Black! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Gets Bluetooth MIDI: CME WIDI K.O. II
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II goes wireless! The new CME WIDI K.O. II adapter lets you connect the sampler via Bluetooth to your DAW and synths. The post Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Gets Bluetooth MIDI: CME WIDI K.O. II appeared first on gearnews.com.
“We’ve had some progression in the case, thanks to all the tips you guys have been sending in”: Gibson has found an ES-345 that Michael J. Fox played in Back to the Future – but it’s not the one they’re really looking for
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Gibson's Mark Agnesi says they have found the ES-345 from the Back to the Future Part Two, but that is helping them eliminate false leads in the hunt for the O.G. McFly guitar
UJAM Finisher RETRO Vintage FX Plugin: FREE for a Limited Time
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The UJAM Finisher RETRO plugin is FREE for a limited time! Get the classic sounds of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, all controlled by just a handful of knobs. The post UJAM Finisher RETRO Vintage FX Plugin: FREE for a Limited Time appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Quite unlike anything I’ve ever played. Every guitarist, at some point in their playing life, should experience this”: Strandberg Boden N2 Original review
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The most advanced Boden platform to date is here, bringing with it some choice upgrades and pickups designed in collaboration with Fishman
Orange Rocker 32 and 15 Limited Edition: Beautiful British Racing Green
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Special green edition of the orange rocking cube! The Orange Rocker 32 & 15 Limited Edition comes with a new speaker and is available now! The post Orange Rocker 32 and 15 Limited Edition: Beautiful British Racing Green appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Dickey came to one of the shows. He whispers, ‘Hey, is that the guitar I loaned you?’ I said, ‘Yes, sir.’ He goes, ‘Good. Use it for as long as you want’”: Frank Hannon on how guitar instrumentals helped him grieve father-in-law Dickey Betts
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
How the Tesla guitarist wound up with the Allman Brothers legend’s Gibson prototype on permanent loan, and why it features alongside a Brian Setzer Gretsch on new solo album Reflections
“An instrument that actually solves the problems holding guitarists back”: Ibanez and Bernth team up for a classy high-performance signature electric that makes you play “faster” and “cleaner”
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Is this the guitar that makes you a better player? The Austrian virtuoso believes it will, and it’s got multi-voice signature Fishmans that give you more core tones than you have days in the week
REVV D20 MK2: An Excellent Amp That has Only Gotten Better!
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The REVV D20 MK2 has been upgraded with new switching options, integrated reverb, and optimized sound settings. The post REVV D20 MK2: An Excellent Amp That has Only Gotten Better! appeared first on gearnews.com.
ENGL E725 Ravager IR: Modern Tube Head with IR Out and Power Soak!
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The ENGL Ravager IR is a modern tube amp for 2025, featuring selectable IRs and a power soak. The post ENGL E725 Ravager IR: Modern Tube Head with IR Out and Power Soak! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“We were trying to do the perfect crossover between a Telecaster and a Les Paul. I love both”: Mikey Demus on making a Manson signature guitar that suits him down to a T
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Artist guitars have played a big part in the long-running history of Manson Guitar Works. We catch up with Mikey Demus to discuss his latest collaboration
“The pickups on that old Univox were amazing. It really makes you wonder about the Japanese guitars produced backthen. They weren’t so bad at all”: How Vintage’s REVO range breathed new life into the oddball electric
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Just back from a long stint in China where he oversees the design and production of Vintage guitars, Alan Entwistle delves into what makes REVO that little bit different
DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X: The 10th Generation of a Legend
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X is a compact pedal that combines three distortion modes and noticeably expands on the original's DNA. The post DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X: The 10th Generation of a Legend appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dunlop Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz: A Vintage-Rooted Fuzz With No Compromises
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
With its dense fuzz sound and clear low-frequency control, the new Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz from Dunlop delivers both character and history. The post Dunlop Way Huge Smalls Doom Hammer Fuzz: A Vintage-Rooted Fuzz With No Compromises appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Chip Sound of the 1990s in 2025 – This Gear is a Perfect Match!
🗓️ September 26, 2025 | Source: Gear News
This gear brings the sound of 1990s chip sound into the present day. It's a perfect match for fans of the Amiga, SEGA, Nintendo and SoundBlaster. The post The Chip Sound of the 1990s in 2025 – This Gear is a Perfect Match! appeared first on gearnews.com.
John Lennon’s Famed ‘Lost Weekend’ Glasses Expected to Sell for $400,000 at Auction
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The former Beatle wore the spectacles during his infamous 18 months in Los Angeles from 1973 to 1975
Springsteen Previews ‘Nebraska’ Box, Rips Trump in New Interview
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The first clip of a newly filmed Nebraska concert was released today, just as he tells Time magazine that he has issues with the president and Democrats alike
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker: Small Pedal in Attack Mode!
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Barrows Fuzz Attacker by EarthQuaker Devices combines vintage fuzz tones with modern refinements. The post EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker: Small Pedal in Attack Mode! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Kaltern Pop Festival 2025: 10 Years of Music, Culture, and Special Encounters
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Kaltern Pop Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with indie, post-punk, and singer-songwriter performances in Kaltern's wine village. Get tickets now. The post Kaltern Pop Festival 2025: 10 Years of Music, Culture, and Special Encounters appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I looked at the page and I went, ‘John, you’ve written a classic – a song like the greats; Lennon and McCartney or Bob Dylan’”: John Fogerty recalls the moment he wrote one of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s most iconic tracks
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
In a recent interview with Rick Beato, Fogerty discussed his songwriting process, and how being discharged from the National Guard inspired him to write his calling card
Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil Reveals He Suffered 4 Strokes: ‘This Last One, It Was a Big One’
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
"One of ’em was a mini stroke that happened, and I just lost feeling in my hand. And that was it," Neil said
5 of the Best DJ Mixers for Live Performance
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Performance-ready with built-in EQ and filters, these are the best DJ mixers for live performance. The post 5 of the Best DJ Mixers for Live Performance appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I pushed my design and engineering skills to the limit”: Former Fender Custom Shop head John Page has built instruments for Eric Clapton and David Gilmour – but his latest masterpiece is a cathedral within a guitar
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The Retablo is a six-string like no other – and it doubles as an ode to some of the most influential guitar greats who ever lived
“It’s going to change guitar as it is. That’s a big statement”: The MyTrem looks to spark a vibrato revolution with a configurable bridge system that brings whammy bar pitch-changing to the guitar
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Swiss firm MayTrem has pioneered a radical new bridge that can be completely configured for whole-chord pitch drops, single-string shifts and more
Remembering Tony Rice: 8 Iconic Licks from the Master Guitarist
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
In December of last year, Tony Rice passed away. He was/is my all-time favorite guitarist. Like many of his fans, my love of his playing has likely transcended obsession. In fact, at the time of writing this, I have transcribed over 100 Tony Rice solos. That puts me in a unique position to share with you not only my favorite Tony Rice licks but what I think might be Rice's favorite licks, if the frequency with which he played them is any indication.These examples can be found in almost every Ton...
Super Rare Minimoog Prototypes on Display, an App to Make Your Own Synths, MoreSynth Journal
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
See the ultra-rare Moog Minimoog prototypes, make your own software synths, win an ARP signed by Tony Banks, and more. The post Super Rare Minimoog Prototypes on Display, an App to Make Your Own Synths, MoreSynth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I said, ‘If you don't want it, I'll have it,’ very calmly, trying to control myself. It's the best Strat I've ever had”: Gary Moore's iconic 1961 Strat is up for sale – alongside his ‘Still Got the Blues’ ’59 Gibson Les Paul
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The Gary Moore Collection: The Final Encore kicks off in November and is the last of a series of sales of Moore’s collection that have taken place at Bonhams
Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 with SuperSwitch: An Eager Drummer at Your Feet!
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The new BeatBuddy 2, when used with the SuperSwitch, offers even greater control and is the perfect accompaniment for your live performances. The post Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 with SuperSwitch: An Eager Drummer at Your Feet! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition in ISA Blue
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
To mark the manufacturer's 40th anniversary, you can get your hands on a limited edition blue version of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface. The post Get the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition in ISA Blue appeared first on gearnews.com.
EarthQuaker Devices Announces the Barrows Fuzz Attacker
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Barrows pays homage to the iconic MKII circuit while adding modern refinements that would make even the most discerning vintage purist weep tears of harmonic joy. At its heart, Barrows features a trio of carefully matched germanium transistors nestled within finely tuned circuitry that has been lovingly coaxed to produce everything from light, singing distortion to crushing fuzz tones with nearly infinite harmonic-rich sustain.The original MKII circuit was the secret weapon behind some of the mo...
BOSS Announces XS-100 and XS-1 Poly Shifter Pedals
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
BOSS announces the XS-100 and XS-1 Poly Shifter products, two advanced pitch-shifting effects for guitar, bass, and other instruments. The XS-100 is a pitch-shifting workstation with a massive eight-octave range, real-time pitch control via an onboard pedal and footswitches, and versatile connectivity to interface with other gear. The XS-1 distills the core XS-100 features into the famous BOSS compact pedal format, providing instant drop tunings, capo simulations, octave effects, and linear pitc...
The Cure, Doja Cat, The XX, Gorillaz Lead 2026 Primavera Sound Lineup
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Rolling Stone
The annual Barcelona-based festival will also feature Massive Attack, Addison Rae, My Bloody Valentine, Mac DeMarco, Pinkpantheress, Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Lola Young, and more
Plugin Alliance Shadow Hills OptoMax: A Streamlined Version of the Legendary Compressor
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Developed by Brainworx, Plugin Alliance Shadow Hills OptoMax is modelled on the optical circuitry from the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. The post Plugin Alliance Shadow Hills OptoMax: A Streamlined Version of the Legendary Compressor appeared first on gearnews.com.
Darkglass Electronics Launches “Entropia”
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Darkglass Electronics, a global leader in high-end bass amplification and effects, proudly announces the release of Entropia, a groundbreaking multiband compression and distortion plugin designed exclusively for the Anagram platform.Inspired by the concept of entropy, the natural progression from order to disorder, Entropia empowers musicians and producers to deconstruct and reshape sound with surgical precision. Featuring three fully independent bands (low, mid, and high), Entropia offers unpar...