Yamaha Revstar gets Mancuso treatment

Sicilian fusion guitarist Matteo Mancuso's signature RS20MM features a Vintage Sunburst finish, gold hardware, and DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary humbuckers on an underrated platform.

“We have long been of the opinion that the Yamaha Revstar is one of the most underrated electric guitars on the market”

Jackson Phil Collen PC1-E drops price

The new Pro Series PC1-E brings pro-level Def Leppard tones at $2,199, down from the pricier original. It includes an active Sustainer, DiMarzio pickups, Floyd Rose vibrato, and a heavily distressed nitro finish.

Boss EX-4 expands your pedalboard

This Goldilocks-sized effects expander packs 120 Boss effects, 256 presets, and extensive I/O options for mono, stereo, MIDI, and expression pedal control without overwhelming your board.

PRS Silver Sky meets Land Rover

John Mayer and PRS collaborate with Land Rover Jaguar on limited-edition Silver Skys finished in Defender factory paint colors, available in US-made Core and SE models.

Strandberg Boden Essential gets tremolo

The headless Boden Essential now features the Arc TILT tremolo system at $1,099, bringing affordable access to Strandberg's innovative platform with quality finish options.

Fender Silent System tackles hum

Fender's new passive Silent System sits under the pickguard to eliminate single-coil hum without affecting tone, debuting on limited American Professional Classic Stratocasters and Telecasters.

Epiphone releases Clapton ES-335 replica

An Inspired by Gibson Custom replica of Eric Clapton's iconic 1964 ES-335 launches in 2027, debuting at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin this weekend.

Gibson honors Gustavo Cerati

A limited edition Gibson ES-335 tribute to late Soda Stereo frontman Gustavo Cerati recreates his original 1965 model with a double-guard, available now at Gibson Garage Miami (only 60 made).

Vox AC Mini brings classic tone home

The AC Mini delivers classic Vox diamond-grilled tone at 10 solid-state watts for $99, solving the problem of AC30s and AC15s being too loud for home practice.

Polyend Loop goes beyond guitar

At $599, the Polyend Loop offers unlimited overdubbing, works with line inputs and dynamic mics, and includes an onboard drum machine for serious rhythm creation.

Guild expands Starfire lineup

Guild adds 17 new Starfires to its Newark Street range with double-cut, single-cut, and Custom options, plus a bass model, all with great finishes under a grand.

JAM Pedals upgrades Wahcko wah

The Wahcko MK2 returns with six selectable frequency ranges and a custom-made inductor inspired by vintage Vox wahs, used by Nile Rodgers and Mateus.

Fortin 3.33 boosts metal tone

Fortin's dual-channel boost pedal for Frederick Thordendal adds amp-switching and an onboard Zuul noise gate to the original's high-gain capabilities.

Two Notes Captor X Pro redefines load box

Two Notes' flagship digital load box offers switchable Reactive and Resistive load voicing with studio-quality features, developed with Ampete Engineering for total backline control.

ENGL launches Powercube and Savage

ENGL's Powercube 200 is a 200-watt Class D power amp pedal for cabinets and PA systems, while the Savage 30 is a 30-watt tube head with noise gate and power scaling.