# Best new guitar gear this week

> New metal guitars, Jeff Buckley's Ovation return, and Fender collab.
- Title: Best new guitar gear this week · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: New metal guitars, Jeff Buckley's Ovation return, and Fender collab. PRS launches metal-focused Tekton guitars, Fender releases Mark Hoppus' limited-edition…
- Keywords: prs, fender, ovation, jeff buckley, mark hoppus, stoned fruit, jaguar bass, telecaster, guitar gear, Best, guitar, gear
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-gear-round-up-oct-23
- Published: 2026-10-24T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prs, fender, ovation, jeff buckley, mark hoppus, stoned fruit, jaguar bass, telecaster, guitar gear
## 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
## Key takeaway

PRS launches metal-focused Tekton guitars, Fender releases Mark Hoppus' limited-edition Jaguar Bass, and Ovation returns Jeff Buckley's cult guitar.