# 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.
- Title: Guitar Gear Roundup: Fender, JHS Pedals, and Pocket Studio
- Summary: Fender launches new American Pro guitars while JHS Pedals releases the Wanderer overdrive pedal and Neko's pocket studio hits Kickstarter. Fender's American…
- Keywords: fender, jhs pedals, neko pocket wireless guitar studio, wanderer pedal, guitar gear, american professional, pocket-sized guitar studio, overdrive pedal, guitar studio, Guitar, Gear, Roundup
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-world-gear-round-up-16-oct
- Published: 2026-10-17T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fender, jhs pedals, neko pocket wireless guitar studio, wanderer pedal, guitar gear, american professional, pocket-sized guitar studio, overdrive pedal, guitar studio
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.