EMG leaks new Fender Jim Root signature Jazzmaster

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EMG’s Instagram page has put up a photo of the new Fender Jim Root Signature model ahead of any official announcement by Fender them selves. EMG ‘leak’ Fender Jim Root Signature Jazzmaster This new Fender Jazzmaster comes loaded with a pair of Jim Root Signature EMG humbuckers, surprise, surprise. It looks similar to his previous jet […]

The new G&L Espada: Leo Fender’s vision for the future of the Telecaster?

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In his later life, Leo Fender developed many guitars with both Music Man and G&L. In the late 60s, he toyed with a design called the Espada – and it certainly looks a lot like his iconic Telecaster designs from the 1950s. G&L Espada The Espada looks like a further development of the Telecaster. It was […]

Summer NAMM 2019: Line 6 Powercab 212 Plus announced

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The new  Line 6  Powercab 212 Plus is aimed at professional players and offers an active 500 watt, stereo output FRFR cab. Along with new upgraded speakers and a proprietary speaker modelling mode. Line 6 Powercab 212 Plus Line 6’s new Powercab 212 Plus is an active stereo speaker loaded with twin 12”, custom lightweight neodymium coaxial speakers made […]

ADAM Audio T10S: A compact powered subwoofer for your nearfields

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ADAM Audio has introduced the T10S powered subwoofer. The compact 10″ woofer is designed to enhance the bass response of nearfield monitors, specifically the company’s own T5V and T7V. If you have a pair of small monitors and the bass doesn’t quite cut it, it may be worth a look. 10″ powered subwoofer The ADAM T10S […]

RockBoard + Mooer = MOD 5 – The ultimate pedalboard tool?

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A joint effort between Rockboard and Mooer, the new MOD 5 could be a fantastically useful pedalboard tool that combines a DI Box, a connection box and an IR loader. But there’s a caveat… RockBoard MOD 5 The new MOD 5 has some very handy tools for your pedalboard  (as long as you have a Rockboard pedalboard, […]

NAMM 2019: Mackie debuts new flagship DRM active & passive loudspeakers

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Ahead of the big NAMM event at the end of January, Mackie has announced a flagship series of powered loudspeakers, the DRM Professional. Comprising a complete line-up which includes the 1600W 12″ DRM212, 1600W 15″ DRM215, 2300W 15″ 3-Way DRM315, 2000W 12″ DRM12A Array, and 2000W 18″ DRM18S Subwoofer, the speakers have modern DSP effects […]

NAMM 2019: EMG pulls out a bag of new Signature pickups for bass and guitar

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EMG has just announced five new signature pickup sets for Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, Anthrax’s Frank Bello, Slayer’s Tom Araya and fusion player Prashant Aswani. These new Signature pickups will all be presented at NAMM 2019 and are due to ship at the end of January. EMG Signature pickups for 2019 With […]

Fender Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass: A glitzy new model for a bass icon

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Everyone – but we mean everyone – who plays guitar knows the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The bass player is an icon in his own right: Flea. Together with Fender, he has now created a second, more modern jazz bass that builds on his first signature instrument. The Flea Jazz Bass Active comes in two […]

Magnetic Effects refines its White Atom V3 fuzz circuit for 2018

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Magnetic Effects has updated its White Atom fuzz pedal to a new version for 2018. V3 adds a new control, and the people at Magnetic say the EQ has been “refined”. These pedals are hand built in the UK and designed to be as pedalboard friendly as possible. White Atom V3 The Magnetic Effects White […]

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, […]