Fender treads the boards for latest Custom Shop reclaimed wood guitars

Following in the creative footsteps of the Old Growth Strat, the Front Row Legend Esquire and the 80 Proof Blues Junior, Fender has now used wood reclaimed from a famed Toronto nightclub for a pair of limited edition guitars by Custom Shop Master Build… Continue reading Fender treads the boards for latest Custom Shop reclaimed wood guitars

Caseic guitar case rocks built-in combo amp for setup and play ease

Hauling heavy gear to entertain passers-by can be a pain for street or subway musicians… literally. The Caseic from Florida’s Zachary DeJarnette could make such things less of a chore, by combining a guitar case with an amplifier and speaker combo.Co… Continue reading Caseic guitar case rocks built-in combo amp for setup and play ease

Gibson waits 65 years to turn sketch idea into limited Theodore guitar

Gibson is delving into its storied past to build a new series of limited-edition guitars called the Archive Collection, and the first model has been crafted from a drawing penned in 1957 by the company’s former president, Theodore “Ted” McCarty.Continu… Continue reading Gibson waits 65 years to turn sketch idea into limited Theodore guitar

Meteora HH review: Fender’s expressive, dynamic, versatile new guitar

Fender has released an ultra-versatile new guitar and bass into its Player Plus series. The Meteora HH will split opinions with its out-there, asymmetrical looks, but its all-new “Fireball” pickup system feels like an absolute classic in the making.Con… Continue reading Meteora HH review: Fender’s expressive, dynamic, versatile new guitar

Travel-friendly smart guitar rocks built-in sound system, onboard FX and Bluetooth

Travel guitars are a great way to maintain your calluses while on the road, but some designs can lack modern features. That’s certainly not true of the Nexg smart guitar from Enya Music out of Houston, Texas, which packs a built-in preamp, integrated s… Continue reading Travel-friendly smart guitar rocks built-in sound system, onboard FX and Bluetooth

Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini

Back in 2019, Positive Grid launched an extraordinary practice amp for guitarists called the Spark. We got to take one for review last year and were mighty impressed. Now the company has launched a Mini version with a built-in battery for play anywhere… Continue reading Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini