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Miami, FL (March 24, 2015) -- PureSalem Guitars adopts an inspired approach and attitude while honoring the electric guitars’ glorious past. It‘s simplicity in design. It’s wood, wire, and strings. It’s rock and roll, and not rocket science. To quote David Fair (Half Japanese): “The idea is to put a pick in one hand and a…

Battle Creek, MI (March 19, 2015) -- Building on their highly successful bass string range, GHS Strings is proud to unveil the Round Core Bass Boomers and Crossovers sets. Offering full-frequency sound, well-balanced low mids, and clear, soft high end, the Round Core Bass Boomers provide a different harmonic content for all bass players. Their round…

As guitarists we focus a ton on our guitar rigs. We put a ton of thought into picking the right amp, guitar, cables, pedals and even picks. It has been my experience that often times we forget to stop and think about another important part of the rig, the mic. Yes thats right, we can dial our tone in to…

Sunrise, FL (March 18, 2015) -- IK Multimedia today announced it's shipping iRig 2, successor to one of the most popular guitar interfaces on the market. In 2010, for the first time ever, the original iRig allowed guitar and bass players to plug into their iPhone and play, practice, and record with apps like IK's AmpliTube, Apple's…

I have tried several compressors over the years, but I always end up kicking them to the curb after a few gigs. I liked the idea of increased sustain, but didn’t want to sacrifice my tone to get it. After watching some videos online, reading up on the specs, and hearing a friend’s, I decided…

New York, NY (March 17, 2015) -- Responding to requests by pedalboard users for a compact pedal that includes plate reverb, Electro-Harmonix has added the Holy Grail Neo to its lineup. The pedal is housed in EHX's die-cast nano chassis and also features the perennially popular spring and hall reverbs. A three-position toggle switch lets the…

Bolton, CT (March 16, 2015) -- JColoccia Guitars has introduced a brand new overdrive for 2015. The Big Cannoli is JColoccia's first offering in the medium to high gain overdrive market. A beautifully voiced midrange firmly stakes out your territory in the mix, without the harshness and ear fatigue often associated this style of overdrive. At…

Ok so most people have heard the Sick As by Bondi. What most people are unaware of is how great the Del Mar is.  All we have to say is a clearer, better Morning Glory. Most say that this pedal is a great stage 2 overdrive but it has replaced the Morning Glory on our…

Los Angeles, California (March 11, 2015) -- Echopark Guitars has unveiled a stunning new preview of the Clarence Amp from their new division of Echopark Amplifiers. Echopark Guitars have become an industry standard for many of the most well known and prolific artists in the world of rock 'n roll today. Owner and luthier Gabriel Currie…

Well the Bondi Sick As has been around for a while now and most people in worship circles have heard of them. That being said we felt like we needed to chime in and do a review on these. One of the reasons is so that we can provide accurate information and perspective for worship…

New York, NY (March 10, 2015) -- With prices of 1970s’ vintage Bad Stones soaring and a steady stream of guitarists asking EHX Founder and President, Mike Matthews, to reissue the pedal, that project was given the green light. The newly minted Bad Stone is faithful to the original circuit design and three-knob control layout, but…

Stevensville, MD (March 10, 2015) -- PRS Guitars is pleased to announce a new model for the S2 Series – the S2 Vela. A vintage-inspired guitar with loads of personality and tonal textures, the Vela continues in the style of the Mira and Starla models. The Vela boasts a new offset body shape that is at…