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The Mooer GE300 was announced earlier this year during Winter NAMM and caused quite a stir, as it looks on paper to be a lower-priced equivalent to the Line 6 Helix pedalboard. So how will the new Mooer GE300 stack up against the market leader? Mooer GE300 Looking at the specifications available, the GE300 has everything a good […]
Friedman Amplification’s JJ Junior first appeared during Winter NAMM and caused quite a stir. Its maker says it gives you the same Jerry Cantrell tones of the larger JJ-100 signature head, but at a far more manageable 20 Watts. A clever combination of features makes for a versatile amp for live or recording. Friedman Amplification JJ-Junior […]
Thomann is selling a Harley Benton branded 2×12 guitar cabinet loaded with two Celestion V30s for less money than it would cost you to buy two Celestion V30 speakers! Is this the bargain of the year? Harley Benton G212 Vintage Vertical In his latest YouTube video, Phillip McKnight has spotlighted what looks to be an insanely […]
STL Tones has released a new suite of virtual guitar software developed in cooperation with metal producer Will Putney. The new suite is part of STL Tones’ Tonality Series and looks like it has a lot to offer. There’s pretty much everything you need: five amps, three virtual pedal effects (distortion, delay and reverb), a virtual cab room, plus […]
The modern guitarist wants an authentic tube sound they can easily output via XLR in conjunction with a cab sim. Throw in a load box and you get… The new D20 multi-role lunchbox amp from REVV! REVV D20 At a nice 4.1 kg, the new D20 compact head by REVV is its first tube amp based on the Dynamics model. It delivers 20 […]
Here on Gearnews we love Johan Segeborn and his comparison videos. A veteran tone chaser, Johan has uploaded a new video where he compares a vintage Marshall 1960A 4X12 cabinet with a modern day version. So which sounds better? Marshall’s classic ‘British’ sound is all over just about every rock record you have ever listened to. And the […]
Blackstar has just revealed a new JJN-20R Jared James Nichols signature head and cab for the rising guitar star. He only just got a signature Epiphone Old Glory model a few days ago and now he has the amp to go with it, nice one Jared! Blackstar JJN-20R Jared James Nichols The new signature JJN-20R Jared James […]
Coming hot on the heels of three 10-Watt combos, Blackstar has just announced another two new amp models, the HT-1R and HT-5R MkII heads/combos. Blackstar is pitching these as “the perfect studio and practice amps”. Blackstar HT-1R and HT-5R MkII amps Both are available as either heads or combos. Each features a push-pull power amp section […]
With its decidedly patriotic look, the new Union Jack Mini Superbeetle amp immediately grabs your attention. Hang on, haven’t we seen an amp with exactly the same specs before? Vox Union Jack Mini Superbeetle This new Albion-themed exterior hides the Vox MSB25 amp model presented at last year’s Summer NAMM: a 50-Watt head with NuTube technology, an onboard tremolo and […]
UK company Audient has been working with leading guitar cab simulation creators two notes audio engineering on a new product. We were intrigued by a recent teaser post on social media. Now we have more details on the new product – it’s called Sono, an audio interface aimed squarely at guitarists and looks like an […]