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Gear Radar: 7 Fresh Finds for Your Rig

Gear Radar: 7 Fresh Finds for Your Rig
PG Staff
By PG StaffJan 16, 2026
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Huge tube heads, mini modulation, and the return of a Peavey cult classic. Dive into this month's top gear picks for January 2026.

Godin ACS Steve Stevens Signature
Godin Guitars

Godin ACS Steve Stevens Signature

The 2026 Godin ACS Steve Stevens Signature delivers a quilted maple top, unique purple finish, gloss neck, raygun logo, and his signature. “Godin Guitars are such a big part of my shows with Billy Idol,” says Steve Stevens. Includes premium hard shell case and extras

Street price $3500
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MOD-mini
Nobels

MOD-mini

Dial up the vintage vibe with Nobels MOD-mini, a compact powerhouse packed with lush modulation effects! Crafted to create epic sounds, the MOD-mini delivers a kaleidoscope of stereo tones. From the pulsating tremolo, to the funky phaser, to U-Vibe grooves, the MOD-mini takes you into a sonic time time warp!

Street price $99
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Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too™ Guitar Amp Combo
Peavey Electronics

Peavey Joshua Homme Decade Too™ Guitar Amp Combo

The Peavey Joshua Homme Decade™ Too captures the Queens of the Stone Age frontman's iconic tone. Featuring the unique Saturation™ switch for tube-like sustain, enhanced 3-band EQ with exclusive Bass and Top boosts, and 10-watts of solid-state power, this portable amp is perfect for home, rehearsal, or in the studio.

Street price $399.99
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StroboVUE
Peterson Strobe Tuners

StroboVUE

Building on the legacy of StroboStomp HD, the view-only StroboVUE delivers Peterson’s renowned strobe accuracy in an always-on pedalboard format. Its angled, high-visibility display and fully top-mounted jacks keep setups clean. With no mute switch, pure buffered output, and continuous tuning feedback, StroboVUE is built for players who demand precision.

Street price $139
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The BEAST
RC Davis Amplification

The BEAST

The BEAST is a 65W two-channel, cathode bias boutique tube guitar amplifier head. It features a clean channel with reverb and an overdrive channel, both with individual EQ controls. RC Davis amps are hand-wired point-to-point and have a unique 30dB tone stack.

Street price $2995
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Slash 3.0 Humbucker Set
Seymour Duncan

Slash 3.0 Humbucker Set

A new addition to Slash’s signature sound arsenal, 3.0 adds more punch and aggression while retaining clarity. Built with rough cast Alnico 5 magnets and vintage-inspired construction, it’s a powerful new option for players seeking extra cut without compromise.

Street price $129
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50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Humbuckers
Seymour Duncan

50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Humbuckers

Experience the true origin of the hot-rodded humbucker with the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition JB / Jazz Set. Built with historically accurate parts, including butyrate bobbins and rough-cast magnets, this set faithfully replicates the earliest production models. Presented in retro silver packaging and limited to 2026 production only.

Street price $258
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