Trumps import tax pushes Moog manufacturing to leave USA

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Moog Music says that they are considering moving their manufacturing overseas if President Trump’s recently announced tax on Chinese imports come into effect on the 6th of July. Synth Tax The problem is that the Trump administration wants to add a 25% import tax to components and circuit boards coming to America from China. Many […]

Summer NAMM 2018: Massive Unity’s Dirty Boy preamp pedal has a lot to offer

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Designed by Danny Gomez, the brains behind the recent OMEC Teleport and Carlo Sorasio, the new Massive Unity Dirty Boy preamp is based on Gomez’ T.A.E. modelling technology to help recreate the sound of real tube drive. Massive Unity Dirty Boy preamp Designed with Massive Unity, Danny Gomez’ latest effort is the Dirty Boy preamp pedal. It […]

Summer NAMM 2018: Charvel announces SD24 Justin Aufdemkampe, and more

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Charvel has brought a few new models to Summer NAMM this year, including the Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod SD24 Justin Aufdemkampe, Pro-Mod DK24 and Super Stock 1888 models. Limited Edition Signature Pro-Mod SD24 Justin Aufdemkampe The Miss May I guitarist Justin Aufdemkampe now has his own San Dimas-style hardtail signature model called the Pro-Mod SD24. The mahogany body is finished […]

Summer NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series Active Jazzmaster HH ST offset

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Squier has added a blacked out Active Jazzmaster HH ST to its Contemporary Series. This is a stripped back model with a modern look aimed at high-gain players needing a new riff machine.  Active Jazzmaster HH ST With echoes of the Jim Root Signature model from a few years back, this new offset has a more muted look, […]

Summer NAMM 2018: Is the Line 6 Spider V 20 the ultimate home amp?

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Line 6 has just announced the new Spider V 20 amp at Summer NAMM 2018. Looking through the specs, this looks very tempting as a home or practise amplifier. Line 6 Spider V 20 The new Spider V 20 is the latest in the company’s line-up of affordable practise amps. It uses proprietary Line 6 modelling tech to […]

Summer NAMM 2018: EVH Eruption ’78 models celebrate 40-year anniversary

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Before the Floyd Rose locking tremolo system, before the red and white stripes, Eddie Van Halen was assaulting the rock world’s ears with Eruption – and did it on a guitar just like this one! EVH Eruption ’78 I’m pretty sure that when every guitar player in the world heard Eruption for the first time […]