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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 […]
The new Shergold Provocateur was designed by the famous British luthier Patrick James Eggle and has some of his distinct touches. They certainly look very classy, and there are a few cool features built in, too. Plenty of ‘custom shop’ vibe here, but without the eye-watering prices to match… Shergold Provocateur Mr Eggle has been responsible for […]
The new Laney Supergroup LA100SM is based on the original late ’60s amp head. This much sought after 100-watt valve head has had one significant modification, the addition of a master volume. Laney LD100SM After the announcement of the new Laney Black Country Customs pedals, it is good to see another new amp from the British company. […]
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 […]
UK pedal maker ThorpyFX has been crafting a new box of tricks, the Deep Oggin. This chorus/vibrato pedal was co-designed by Adrian Thorpe and the legendary Dan Coggins of Lovetone Effects fame. You know that if these two are involved it could be something very special indeed. ThorpyFX Deep Oggin Ex British Army, Major Adrian Thorpe MBE […]
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 […]
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 […]
Denis Cornell is arguably one of the UK’s best boutique amp builders and has made amplifiers for many occasions and famous users. He has a reputation for making quality clones of classic amp designs from both sides of the Atlantic. His latest model is the Traveller 5, an amp designed to make your Cornell tones […]
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 […]
A while ago, Kuassa introduced the Cerberus Bass Amp, which our German sister site was very favourably impressed with. Now Kuassa has released a set of Marshall amp simulations for us guitarists, at a very decent price. Kuassa Caliburn The Caliburn sounds were inspired by classic Marshall amplifiers (JCM800 and JCM900) and implemented using Kuassa’s in-house […]