Friedman BE 100 Deluxe: 100 Watts of all-tube Plexi tones, now with added Thump!

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I wrote about the new Friedman BE-100 Deluxe back during Winter NAMM back in January of this year. Now it’s finally out and you can hear it in action in the official video below. Friedman BE-100 Deluxe First off, let’s be clear about one thing: Dave Friedman can wire a mean amp. If you need […]

June Ball Family Reserve Collection: Ernie Ball Music Man reveals all

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June’s Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve Collection has just been revealed and includes an Albert Lee in Electric Shimmer, Axis in Predator Green and a Luke in Shadow Gold. Ernie Ball Music Man June ‘Ball Family Reserve Collection’ The June collection has some nice limited releases and includes three popular models in the Ernie […]

NAMM 2019: Vox limited-edition AC15s with Warehouse speakers

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Vox has just announced two new limited-edition combo amps, the AC15HW1-G12C and AC15C1-G12C. The special component here is the American-made speakers that should give this archetypal British amp a transatlantic twang… Vox limited-edition AC15s The AC15 is a very British-sounding combo, traditionally, but now you’ll be able to get them factory fitted with Warehouse’s American Vintage G12C speakers […]

NAMM 2019: Blackstar HT-20R MKII Head and Combo Apmlifiers

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Blackstar is about to launch a new HT-20R MK II head that’s also going to be available as a combo. With NAMM around the corner, now is a good time to look around if you’re in the market for a new amp, as we expect plenty of other new products to be announced in the […]

Barefaced GX Guitar Cabs: The best of open- and closed-back cab designs?

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UK-based company Barefaced is normally associated with bass cabinets. Until now, that is. The firm has decided to release two guitar cabs, the GX series, that utilise its unique AVD cabinet design. And are making some bold claims for the new products, too… Barefaced GX Guitar Cabs Barefaced has launched two new guitar cabinets in […]

Joyo extends new R Series with R-03 UZI distortion pedal

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After the announcement last week that Chinese pedal maker Joyo is releasing a new R Series of effects, which launched with the Tauren Overdrive, news has reached us of a new R-03 UZI distortion pedal. In the official demo video below, you can hear it being put through its paces. R-03 UZI distortion pedal Joyo […]

Friedman Amplification adds BE-OD Deluxe and Golden Pearl overdrive pedals

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The release of the new Friedman BE-OD Deluxe and Golden Pearl overdrive pedals brings two welcome additions to the ever-expanding pedal range of boutique amp designer and all-around tone meister Dave Friedman. These are hand-built in the USA by a company with a reputation for making great-sounding equipment. Friedman BE-OD Deluxe First up, we have the […]

Fender CEO Andy Mooney unveils new US acoustics… in Rolling Stone interview

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Fender’s CEO Andy Mooney has just stated in an interview with Rolling Stone that the company will be releasing a new line of US-built acoustic guitars in time for Winter NAMM 2019. New Fender USA Acoustics? Andy Mooney is the Scottish CEO of Fender. A guitar lover and player, he has been a guiding light […]