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Best guitar gear launched this week
From Gibson's DES series to Joan Jett's Epiphone return, here's what's new in gear.
In brief
From Gibson's DES series to Joan Jett's Epiphone return, here's what's new in gear. Major guitar brands are releasing signature models, new pickup systems, and refreshed classic designs across electric, acoustic, and bass categories. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Gibson DES series arrives
Gibson Custom Shop unveils the DES line, named after former CEO Cesar Gueikian's motto "Do Epic Shit." Six models include Les Paul, SG, ES, Explorer, Flying V and Victory with Ghost Burst finishes and new ELEV8 humbuckers.
Schecter Nick Johnston V
Mastodon guitarist Nick Johnston gets a second signature model from Schecter. The Atomic Mercury V features a nine-piece wenge, purpleheart and maple neck with NJ Signature Atom-Bucker pickups.
Joan Jett Epiphone returns
Epiphone brings back Joan Jett's iconic Olympic Special to celebrate the 45th anniversaries of the rock legend's two most iconic albums.
Tim Henson Mono gigbag
Mono releases its first artist-developed gigbag in collaboration with Polyphia's Tim Henson. The M80 Classic features a square-patterned front panel, off-white plush interior and Polyphia metal badge.
Slash gets MXR talk box
MXR has created a signature talk box pedal for Slash, expanding beyond his famous wah pedal love into talk box territory.
Gibson and Baggs HiFi DNA
Gibson partners with Baggs for the HiFi DNA pickup system, a new advanced bridge plate pickup designed to revolutionize acoustic amplification.
Adrian Belew Echoflanger
Electro-Harmonix partners with prog legend Adrian Belew for a limited-edition Echoflanger pedal that captures his most famous signature sounds.
Lee Sklar Precision Bass
Fender honors legendary session bassist Lee Sklar with a signature P-Bass recreation based on the instrument he played on his most notable contributions.
Martin refreshes 16 series
Martin has rebooted its 16 series with fresh body shapes including a slope-shouldered dreadnought, all-solid-wood construction, new colorways and updated electronics.
Fractal NAM compatibility
Fractal becomes the first of the modeler world's Big 3 to partner with TONE3000 for NAM compatibility, signaling a major shift in digital amp and effects technology.
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier returns
Mesa/Boogie brings back the 1990s Triple Rectifier Standard in an affordable black configuration with aluminum-look Diamond Plate faceplate.
Billy Corgan Z-One milestone
Reverend releases the Billy Corgan Z-One Infinite Sadness to celebrate 30 years of Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness album.
The one thing
Major guitar brands are releasing signature models, new pickup systems, and refreshed classic designs across electric, acoustic, and bass categories.
