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Guitar Gear Roundup: Fender, JHS Pedals, and Pocket Studio
Fender launches new American Pro guitars while JHS Pedals releases the Wanderer overdrive pedal and Neko's pocket studio hits Kickstarter.
In brief
Fender launches new American Pro guitars while JHS Pedals releases the Wanderer overdrive pedal and Neko's pocket studio hits Kickstarter. Fender's American Professional guitars, JHS Pedals' Wanderer overdrive pedal, and Neko's pocket-sized guitar studio are among this week's top guitar gear releases. Originally…
Fender American Professional
Fender launches new American Professional guitars with updated bridges, saddles, and classic finishes to address long-standing gripes.
“This is a biggie. 2026 has been a strange year for Fender.”
JHS Pedals Wanderer
JHS Pedals releases the Wanderer overdrive pedal combining the Morning Glory and Notaklon circuits for space-saving and gain stacking.
“I think I need to take a long hard look in the mirror.”
Jackson Legend Series
Jackson launches Legend Series guitars honoring Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, David Ellefson, and Marty Friedman with iconic metal designs.
“I'm not hugely keen on pointy metal guitars, but Jackson's new Legend Series feels worthy of a shoutout.”
Neko Pocket Wireless Guitar Studio
Neko Engineering's pocket-sized guitar studio offers wireless recording and has raised 10x its Kickstarter goal.
“This looks mega: it's already raised 10x its goal on Kickstarter.”
Fender x George Harrison Collection
Fender releases a limited edition Strat honoring George Harrison's Dark Horse Records label.
“A limited edition capsule that honors George Harrison's Dark Horse Records label.”
Fulltone OCD Lux
Fulltone launches the OCD Lux overdrive pedal with four voices from two distinct surfaces for dual overdrive stacking.
“The OCD is one of the most popular modern drive pedals. Now it's been amped up in the form of the OCD Lux.”
Zoom Neurig
Zoom releases Neurig, an affordable modeler with NAM integration and AI-powered stem separation.
“An uber-affordable modeler that offers NAM integration and AI-powered stem separation.”
Line 6 Helix Stadium Update
Line 6 updates Helix Stadium with new amps, cabs, effects, and stem separation via the Eras update.
“Speaking of stem separation, that has now been brought to the Helix Stadium.”
MXR Turbo Tuner
MXR releases a new tuner based on the original Sonic Research Turbo Tuner for high accuracy.
“A new tuner from MXR, which is built around the original Sonic Research Turbo Tuner.”
The big picture
Fender's American Professional guitars, JHS Pedals' Wanderer overdrive pedal, and Neko's pocket-sized guitar studio are among this week's top guitar gear releases.
