# Guitar World Gear Roundup

> Joe Bonamassa's digital Twin amp wins over skeptical guitarist in Fender's new release.
- Title: Guitar World Gear Roundup · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: Joe Bonamassa's digital Twin amp wins over skeptical guitarist in Fender's new release. Joe Bonamassa switched to Fender's digital Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp…
- Keywords: fender, joe bonamassa, tone master, digital amp, artist signature series, guitar gear, guitar world, Guitar, World, Gear, Roundup
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-world-guitar-gear-round-up-oct-10
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: fender, joe bonamassa, tone master, digital amp, artist signature series, guitar gear, guitar world
## Fender Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp JB Edition
Fender released a digital version of Joe Bonamassa's favorite tube amp, the Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp, as an artist signature series model.

> I wanted to hate it
## Joe Bonamassa's Digital Experience
Bonamassa initially doubted the digital amp but switched to it after testing it in his live rig for nights straight.

> I wanted to hate it
## Sound Performance
The amp sounded tighter, punchier, and better than his tube amps, with Bonamassa saying sound inspires him to play.

> Sound makes you play. Sound inspires you to play.
## Technical Specs
The amp runs at 85-watts full power, drives 12-inch Celestion JB Neodymium speakers, and has vintage/tight switches and effects loops.

> 85-watts full power
## Fender John 5 Telecaster Collection
Fender released three John 5 signature Telecasters: a Custom Shop Phantom, Ghost, and a Phantom with a kill-switch and Floyd Rose vibrato.

> Indonesian version
## Behringer Zentara Overdrive
Behringer's Zentara overdrive pedal, priced under $75, is a Klon clone with soft-clipping germanium diodes and a gold or silver enclosure.

> 75 bucks
## Dunable Riley Pinkerton Minotaur
Dunable released a limited edition Minotaur Summoner guitar for Riley Pinkerton, with two cutaways and a Direwolf humbucker.

> Four units
## HeadRush NAM Firmware Update
HeadRush updated its firmware to allow two NAM captures simultaneously, improving tone brightness and depth.

> two NAM captures
## Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium
Keeley released a 25th-anniversary compressor pedal with germanium power-up and a stripped-down design for more warmth.

> 25 years
## Gibson Custom Shop 1957 L5 Reissue
Gibson made a 1957 L-5 CES reissue with a dovetail neck joint, 3D scans, and AAA figured maple for the back and sides.

> dovetail neck joint
## Ernie Ball Albert Lee Collection
Ernie Ball released a limited edition Albert Lee guitar with a unique shape and DiMarzio humbucker paired with Seymour Duncan single-coils.

> 75 units
## D'Addario XS Nickel Bronze Strings
D'Addario introduced premium acoustic guitar strings with hi-fi clarity and longer-lasting freshness.

> hi-fi clarity
## Boss 10th Anniversary Katana
Boss released a 10th-anniversary Katana digital amp with blue figured maple cabinets for aesthetic appeal.

> 10th Anniversary
## DiMarzio x Phillip Knight Northern Lights
DiMarzio partnered with Phillip Knight to make more Northern Lights humbuckers for wider availability.

> Northern Lights humbuckers
## Key takeaway

Joe Bonamassa switched to Fender's digital Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp after initially hating it, calling it the first digital amp he'd sit next to.