One of the things that can be frustrating with guitar maintenance is the output jack. When trying to tighten a loose nut it is so easy to spin the jack around, risking damage to the wires connected to your jack. And if they are broken, re-soldering them, and then trying …
A press release for a very cool looking effects pedal had arrived in my inbox the other day. The Source Audio Soundblox® Guitar Envelope Filter looks like an extremely powerful envelope filter packed into a neat stomp box format. The Soundblox Guitar Envelope Filter has been built in a similar …
Ampeg are back in the guitar amplifier business, with a new range of all-tube amps, the GVT series. The GVT series have a distinctly vintage 70s vibe, and come in a range of sizes and specifications. Models include the GVT52-112 and 212 combos, GVT15-112 and 15H combo and head, GVT5-110 …
The Marshall Class 5 combo was released back in 2009, and provided excellent classic Marshall class A tone in a small footprint, and low wattage. Now in 2011 Marshall has released a new version of the Class 5 in both head and combo models. The updated Class 5 still retains …
MusikMesse 2011 has seen the launch of some new Ibanez X series models that are sure to blow the minds of fans of extreme shaped guitars. I personally like the Halberd the best, as it’s not too out there. It kind of reminds me of the Iceman/Fireman shapes a little …