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New Guitar Gear Highlights: Telecaster, Martin Honors, NAM Expansion
Fender's Brent Mason Telecaster, Martin's Gram Parsons signature, and NAM's expansion into guitar amps lead this week's gear round-up.
In brief
Fender's Brent Mason Telecaster, Martin's Gram Parsons signature, and NAM's expansion into guitar amps lead this week's gear round-up. Fender released a limited-edition Brent Mason Telecaster, Martin made 80 Gram Parsons signature guitars, and NAM expanded to Positive Grid's BIAS X plugin. Originally reported by…
Friedman VX-30 Amp Release
Friedman launches VX-30 series inspired by 1963 copper-panel Vox amps with EL84 tubes and Top Boost circuit.
“It's not a departure. It's the same pursuit of tone, aimed at a different kind of magic.”
Brent Mason Telecaster Colorway
Fender releases limited-edition Black Brent Mason Telecaster celebrating 75 years of Telecasters and Mason's Nashville session work.
“I love Mason's setup, and the mini-humbucker in the neck is a stroke of genius.”
Positive Grid BIAS X NAM Support
Positive Grid adds Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) compatibility to BIAS X plugin for amp and effect captures.
“All the free, open-source amp, cab and effect captures can be ported directly into the plugin.”
Fender x Loog Precision Bass
Fender and Loog release a new three-string, four-string precision bass for next-generation players.
“A new three-string, er, four-string from Fender and Loog that looks to inspire the next generation of bass players right from the off.”
Peterson EVH StroboStomp
Peterson launches signature Eddie Van Halen tuner pedal with baked-in tunings for Van Halen's first record.
“A signature Eddie Van Halen tuner pedal from the guitar great's go-to tuner maker, with baked in 'sweetened' tunings to capture the feel of the first Van Halen record.”
Behringer Mystery Pedals
Behringer teases 300 all-metal pedals starting at $10 with no actual releases yet.
“No actual pedals have been released, but I'd be remiss not to mention that Behringer has teased a 300-strong line of all-metal pedals that start from just $10.”
Fender Japan F-hole Telecaster
Fender Japan releases Telecaster with F-hole shaped like the Fender F.
“What's better than a regular F-hole? An actual F-hole in the shape of the Fender F, of course.”
Martin Gram Parsons Signature
Martin makes 80 limited Gram Parsons signature guitars for his 80th birthday.
“Only 80 guitars have been made to mark Parsons' 80th birthday.”
James Hetfield EMG 50th Anniversary
EMG launches James Hetfield signature set for its 50th anniversary with custom Metallica engraving.
“James Hetfield is helping EMG celebrate its 50th anniversary by launching a signature 'Het Set' that features a custom Metallica-style engraving, designed by the man himself.”
Yamaha Acompass60 Acoustic Amp
Yamaha releases Acompass60 acoustic amp for solo singer-songwriters to reproduce 'the performer's True Acoustic Voice'.
“The Acompass 60 is designed for solo singer-songwriters and promises to reproduce 'the performer's True Acoustic Voice'.”
Gibson 1957-1: PAF Reissue Sets
Gibson releases year-specific PAF humbuckers from 1957 through 1960 for vintage guitar enthusiasts.
“A new release from the Gibson Pickup Shop, which is now offering year-specific Patent Applied For-inspired humbuckers, from 1957 through to 1960.”
Music Man Session StingRay Bass
Music Man launches Session StingRay Bass to bridge Ernie Ball and Sterling Ball with new bass models.
“Music Man is looking to bridge the gap between Ernie Ball and Sterling Ball with a new Session series that has debuted with a StingRay Bass.”
Here's the gist
Fender released a limited-edition Brent Mason Telecaster, Martin made 80 Gram Parsons signature guitars, and NAM expanded to Positive Grid's BIAS X plugin.
