 | Valve Amp USA “THE VALVE” Series The Italian-crafted “THE VALVE” series of amplifiers will now be available in America. Offered in two configurations, a 50-watt 2 channel head or combo and a 100-watt, 3 channel head, these tube amplifiers will be available in a wide variety of custom tolex and grill cloth color combinations. Each model includes footswitch and Operating Tone Tips DVD. 2/50 Series Head MSRP $1450 2/50 Series Combo MSRP $1850 3/100 Series Head MSRP $2700 valveampusa.com |
| LR Baggs Core 1 Acoustic Amplifier The new LR Baggs Core 1 is a 200-watt, digital hi-fi acoustic amplifier that debuts a patented new type of loudspeaker. The flat honeycomb speaker generates a 140 degree wide, full-range sound field that allows the musician, band and audience to hear the same thing. Both channels of the Core 1 amplifier are based on Para DI and employ 100% discrete circuitry. Other features include parallel effects loops for both channels, modified spring reverb and a Garrett Null notch filter to easily manage feedback. MSRP $1599 lrbaggs.com 805-929-3545 |  |
 | James Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe James Trussart Custom Guitars’ Steelcaster Deluxe (F-hole) is designed to have the look and feel of a vintage instrument with the added appeal of a metal construction. The guitar comes with a recessed steel headstock nameplate, a bolt-on maple neck and Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups. The Steelcaster has a variety of choices for pickup combinations and wiring, neck options and engraving. Available finishes are Rusty, Shiny Nickel or Satin Nickel, Gold and Antik Copper. MSRP $4218 jamestrussart.com 213-989-1554 |
| LightWave Saber SL Bass Designed and developed from the ground up by LightWave Systems, the Saber SL features the patented LightWave Optical Pickup System, a pickup technology that harnesses the pure power of infrared light to deliver the true sound of the instrument. The LightWave Optical Pickup System has extraordinarily low noise characteristics, virtually eliminating the background hum and buzz inherent in conventional pickups. Available in 4 and 5 string, fretted/fretless configurations, the Saber SL is lightweight and comfortable. MSRP starts at $1295 lightwave-systems.com 800-549-6600 |  |
 | ToadWorks Jr Effects Pedals The Jr Series pedals represent a shift in focus for ToadWorks, with emphasis on ease of use and minimal setup. The ToadWorks Jr Series consists of four pedals, including the Leo Jr (American Overdrive) and the John Bull Jr (British Overdrive). The Jr Series pedals offer all the sounds of the Professional and Player Series pedals, with no complicated settings to worry about. Compact and featuring true-bypass, the ToadWorks Jr Series trades the rows of knobs for one or two easy-to-use controls. Leo Jr MSRP $124 John Bull Jr MSRP $116 toadworksusa.com 415-462-5539 |
| Lava Cable ELC Tweed The Lava ELC (Extreme Low Capacitance) Tweed is a special vintage braided version of Lava’s high-end proprietary guitar and instrument cable – the Lava ELC. At 15 pF per foot, it has the lowest capacitance of any guitar cable on the market. Neutrik straight and G&H right angle plugs are used and each cable is assembled using German-made WBT Silver Solder. The cable has a 20 awg stranded 99.999% pure OFC copper conductor. Custom lengths and connectors are available. 20’ MSRP $79.95 lavacable.com 910-797-7214 |  |
 | Carr Amplifiers “The Vincent” Combo The Vincent is a Class A, 6L6-based amp with separate bias resistor for each power tube. Features include reverb, two power levels (33 or 7 watts) and variable Drive control. Lastly, a footswitchable fixed boost (partial tone stack bypass) greatly increases midrange punch and yields a wonderful grind (lighted footswitch included). The cabinets are solid pine with dovetailed corners, and includes Eminence Wizard speakers. 1-12” Combo MSRP $2490 2-12” Combo MSRP $2690 carramps.com |
| Lace Ultra Slim Acoustic Sensor Lace Music’s Ultra Slim Acoustic Sensor for resonator and acoustic guitars features an extremely low profile (.275” tall) for all resonator applications, resulting in a more balanced and quiet operating sense without any inference from higher profile pickups. Featuring Duo-coil design, this full-size humbucker is the slimmest pickup available today. The USA Sensor will fit most resonator guitars on the market today and is available with chrome cover. MSRP $199 lacemusic.com 714-898-2776 |  |
 | Minarik Samhain The theme-oriented Samhain comes loaded with dual-humbucking Tone Perfect Resonata pickups, Tone Perfect Tune-A-Matic bridge with engraved tail piece, and Imperial Step tuners. The Samhain comes with abalone binding and a quilt-maple top covering a mahogany body, available in both Fireburst and Black. The 22 fret, 24 3/4-inch-scale rosewood fretboard has the fret numbers inlaid in words using the font of Harry Potter. MSRP $1399 w/case minarikguitars.com 818-243-3733 |
Diamond Pedals Dark Cloud
True to the Diamond design ethos of our dBBD’s hybrid analog architecture, Dark Cloud unlocks a new frontier in delay technology which was once deemed unobtainable by standard BBD circuit.
Powered by an embedded system, the Dark Cloud seamlessly blends input and output signals, crafting Tape, Harmonic, and Reverse delays with the organic warmth of analog companding and the meticulous precision of digital control.
Where analog warmth meets digital precision, the Dark Cloud redefines delay effects to create a pedal like no other
Kicking off at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV on February 19, the tour will continue with shows in Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and more before concluding on March 15 in Hollywood, FL at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
Artist presale will begin tomorrow, October 2 at 10am local time, with public on-sale to follow on Friday, October 4 at 10am local time. Sign up now at https://www.garyclarkjr.com/ for a first chance at tickets.
JPEG RAW is Clark's first album since 2019’s critically lauded This Land, which became his third consecutive top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and garnered three Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance ("This Land") and Best Contemporary Blues Album (This Land). Clark’s first Grammy win was awarded in 2014 for Best Traditional R&B Performance ("Please Come Home").
Since its release, the singer-songwriter has toured extensively and stretched his wings as an actor, playing American blues legend Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, which received eight Academy Award nominations. Clark also served as the official Music Director for Jon Stewart's acceptance of the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. In addition to programming the event, he delivered a powerful tribute on stage, which aired on PBS nationwide.
Now, as Clark prepares to hit the road once more in support of JPEG RAW, this new era continues for the acclaimed performer—one with ever-expanding horizons, and music that needs to be heard live and in person.
Tour Dates
Bold indicates newly announced dates
*With Eric Clapton
^With St. Vincent
2024
Sep 26 — Rio De Janeiro, Brazil — Farmasi Arena*
Sep 28 — São Paulo, Brazil — Vibra São Paulo*
Sep 29 — São Paulo, Brazil — Allianz Parque*
Oct 15 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town
Oct 16 — Manchester, UK — New Century Hall
Oct 17 — Bristol, UK — SWX
Oct 19 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute Birmingham
Oct 21 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
Oct 23 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg — Den Atelier
Oct 24 — Basel, Switzerland — Baloise Session^
2025
Feb 19 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Feb 20 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Feb 24 — El Paso, TX — Abraham Chavez Theatre
Feb 28 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
Mar 1 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Mar 4 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
Mar 7 — Nashville, TN — Ryman Auditorium
Mar 9 — Knoxville, TN — Tennessee Theatre
Mar 10 — Charlotte, NC — Ovens Auditorium
Mar 11 — North Charleston, SC — North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Mar 13 — Tampa, FL — Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Mar 14 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live Orlando
Mar 15 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Celebrating 10 years of Revv & 5 years since the release of the G2, Revv is debuting V2 circuit revisions of the G2, G3, & G4, implementing new designs for more tone in 3 little pedals, in a limited edition colorway.
The Revv Amplification 5th Anniversary G-Series V2 Lineup features:
- 3 Fresh Flavors of Boutique Canadian Tone - G-Series pedals are sonic recreations of 3 of Revv’s boutique amp channels used by Nashville session stars & metal touring artists alike.
- The Standard, Redefined - V2 circuit revisions are based on the Generator 120 MK3 Rev. B & incorporate new design elements for the most tube-like response & tone ever.
- Limited Edition - Exclusive new colorway featuring a black enclosure w/ custom graphics, embossed Revv badge, & color-coded knobs.
- Find Your Sound - The G2 is a powerful & versatile overdrive capable of everything from touch-sensitive boost to organic vintage stack tones, taken from Revv’s Green Channel.
- High Gain Clarity - The G3 utilizes Revv’s legendary Purple Channel, a tight & responsive high gain tone perfect for drop tuning & cutting through any mix.
- Fat Solo Tones - The G4 is based on Revv’s thick & saturated Red Channel, the ideal sound for chewy crunch, modern rock wall of sound, & liquid sustaining solos.
- Made in Canada - 100% analog circuit w/ top jacks, true bypass, & 2 year warranty.
Revv’s G-Series pedals have a street price of $229 & can be ordered immediately through many fine dealers worldwide.
For more information, please visit revvamplification.com.
Revv G3 Purple Channel Preamp/Overdrive/Distortion Pedal - Anniversary Edition
Huge shocker incoming: Zach Broyles made a Tube Screamer. The Mythos Envy Pro Overdrive is Zach’s take on the green apple of his eye, with some special tweaks including increased output, more drive sounds, and a low-end boost option. Does this mean he can clear out his collection of TS-9s? Of course not.
This time on Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zach welcome Tyler Bryant, the Texas-bred and Nashville-based rocker who has made waves with his band the Shakedown, who Rhett credits as one of his favorite groups. Bryant, it turns out, is a TS-head himself, having learned to love the pedal thanks to its being found everywhere in Texas guitar circles.Bryant shares how he scraped together a band after dropping out of high school and moving to Nashville, including the rigors of 15-hour drives for 30-minute sets in a trusty Ford Expedition. He’s lived the dream (or nightmare, depending on the day) and has the wisdom to show it.
Throughout the chat, the gang covers modeling amps and why modern rock bands still need amps on stage; the ins and outs of recording-gear rabbit holes and getting great sounds; and the differences between American and European audiences. Tune in to hear it all.
