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Athens, Greece (August 5, 2016) -- Φ (Phi) features two studio grade compressors, optical and FET, in a single stompbox format. Optical compressor: A hand selected photocell offers distinctive attack and release characteristics resulting in very gentle and musical compression which is generally not found in typical solid state or tube designs. You won’t be…

West Des Moines, IA (August 5, 2016) -- Adding to the company’s line of acoustic products, GMF unveils the new AT-1 acoustic transducer pickup. The AT-1 is a high quality, easy to use and affordable “stick on” pickup. Designed to pick up vibrations from any acoustic soundboard be it on a classical guitar, violin, harp,…

Scotts Valley, CA (August 4, 2016) -- Universal Audio is proud to announce the release of UAD Software v8.7, featuring the Ampeg B-15N Bass Amplifier Plug-In — exclusively for Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware. The Ampeg B-15 bass amp defined the sound of recorded electric bass. From Motown sides with James Jamerson to classic Stax…

Tacoma, WA (August 3, 2016) -- “It was the mid-80s,” Jason Lollar recalled. “Someone loaned me an original late-‘50s Les Paul Custom for a gig. Ever since then, I’ve been fascinated with the sound of the original P-90 staple pickup. We modified the design of the original Gibson P-90 staple pickup so it fits most…

Hollywood, CA (August 3, 2016) -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the new Deluxe Series of electric guitars, designed for seasoned and experienced players looking for superior quality and enhanced performance at an accessible price point. The Fender Deluxe Series adds 10 innovative new models based on classic guitar and bass…

Los Angeles, CA (August 1, 2016) -- BandLab, the first free global, multi-platform (iOS, Android and web) cloud-based app where users can create, collaborate and share their music, today announced the release of Version 3.0, offering a range of exciting new music-making innovations for musicians and music lovers. Shouts Perhaps the biggest addition across all…

Vancouver, BC (July 29, 2016) -- Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the updated BigShot EFX, a true-bypass dual effects loop for pedalboards with new super-bright LED indicators! Radial's Ryan Juchnowski had this to say: "Today, guitarists live for their pedalboards. Never before in history have there been so many pedals to choose from.…

Hollywood, CA (July 28, 2016) -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), the world’s leading guitar and musical instruments manufacturer, transforming music history since 1946, has released a Limited Edition American Standard Telecaster featuring a Rosewood Neck available exclusively at Musician’s Friend (USA). Only 100 units of this highly collectible instrument will be made available worldwide.…

Gilbert, AZ (July 28, 2016) -- Vick Audio, a longtime pedal builder that specializes in reproductions of out of production effects units from the 60s and 70s as well as original effects, is excited to announce the release of its latest original guitar effects pedal, the Hypocenter Delay. The Hypocenter Delay is built around the…

New Orleans, LA (July 26, 2016) -- Pirate Guitar Effects has introduced the Plank Pre-amp & Boost Guitar Pedal, perfectly capturing the sonic mystique of the Klon Centaur and EP-3 preamp in one versatile and easy-to-use pedal. Designed around two of the most well-known pedal circuits ever built, the Plank Pre-Amp & Boost takes the…

We reached out to Noble amps a while ago about their amplifiers and in all honestly because they did something different than everyone else in the boutique amp market. They ran their grill cloth at 45 degree angle across the front. We also loved what we were hearing about the amps. After chatting with Jack…

Northfield, IL (July 25, 2016) -- Schroeder Amplification announced the availability of its SA9+, SA9-REC, and Formula 20 guitar amplifier heads, three new vacuum tube amps that combine traditional guitar amplifier design with audiophile-grade internal parts. Schroeder’s distinct approach of using ultimate-quality components usually found only in high-end audio products is evident in the new…