From Guitar World · · 1m 20s
Best new guitar gear this week
New metal guitars, Jeff Buckley's Ovation return, and Fender collab.
In brief
New metal guitars, Jeff Buckley's Ovation return, and Fender collab. PRS launches metal-focused Tekton guitars, Fender releases Mark Hoppus' limited-edition Jaguar Bass, and Ovation returns Jeff Buckley's cult guitar. Originally reported by Guitar World.
PRS Tekton launch
PRS introduces four new metal-focused guitars designed for prog and shred players with ultra-thin bodies and stainless steel frets.
“It could be the firm's most significant launch since the Silver Sky arrived back in 2018.”
Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass
Fender releases a limited-edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass with Guava Green finish and Burrito Breath artwork for 182 hours.
“This week, he launched his second Fender Jaguar Bass model, this time based on his 'Stoned Fruit' model.”
Paul Smith Telecaster
Fender collaborates with Paul Smith on a Telecaster inscribed with 'Paul Smith' for their 80th birthdays.
“We'd be interested to know how long this one has been in the works, but as you can imagine commenters online are having a field day with this.”
Ovation Viper return
Ovation brings back Jeff Buckley's cult guitar after nearly 50 years with a limited edition release.
“A very lovely single-cut that deserves more love.”
Gibson Tom Petty Flying V
Gibson releases five Tom Petty Flying Vs for the 50th anniversary of the Heartbreakers.
“For more: Gibson”
Emerald Guitars X20
Emerald Guitars launches a new generation of carbon fiber guitars after discontinuing its entire range.
“For more: Emerald Guitars”
John Petrucci Majesty
Ernie Ball Music Man releases three new colorways for John Petrucci's signature Majesty guitar.
“For more: Ernie Ball Music Man”
DiMarzio pickups
DiMarzio launches noise-cancelling Telecaster pickups with neodymium magnets and twin-blade hum-cancelling coils.
“For more: DiMarzio”
Crazy Tube Circuits Rapture
Crazy Tube Circuits releases an overdrive pedal based on the Triptychon drive section.
“For more: Crazy Tube Circuits”
The headline
PRS launches metal-focused Tekton guitars, Fender releases Mark Hoppus' limited-edition Jaguar Bass, and Ovation returns Jeff Buckley's cult guitar.
