"Former PRS designer Joe Knaggs had his full line of new JSK Guitars on display for the first time, including solidbodies, semi-hollows and acoustics."
Moth Electric has introduced their first modulation pedal, the M. stellatarum Tremolo, adding to their existing lineup of four dirt pedals.
The M. stellatarum is a multi-mode optical tremolo featuring an all-analog signal path, tap tempo with four subdivisions, an on board boost and a total of 32 sonic combinations between its four modes of operation and eight waveforms.
Features:
Four distinct modes of operation. Classic amplitude tremolo, harmonic tremolo, bass only modulation and treble only modulation.
Eight waveform selections provide a wide variety of textures, from classic to experimental. Sawtooth, Reverse Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Sine, Hypertriangle, Reverse Hypertriangle, Random level generation.
Tap tempo with four subdivisions allows for hands free rate manipulation while playing live. Subdivisions include ½ notes, ¼ notes, ⅛ notes and 1/16 notes.
Dedicated tone knob to dial in your preferred sweet spot in each mode or to tame overly harsh or boomy amps.
Onboard pre-amp boost adds warmth without overly coloring your sound. Enough gain on tap to push your amp if desired.
D’Addario announces the John Lennon Art Series Signature Collection, a limited-edition lineup of instrument straps and picks, all honoring the imagination of a legend.
About the Series
The Collection includes two unique strap designs and two pick assortments, each featuring Lennon’s original animal illustrations, as well as drawings inspired by the life and love he shared with Yoko Ono. From playful sketches to bolder, more intimate designs, every item in this Collection honors Lennon’s vision while giving players unique, premium tools they can rely on, all backed by elite D’Addario craftsmanship. The Collection also includes the Imagine Animals small instrument strap, perfect for
kid-sized instruments or adult ukuleles and mandolins, with matching collectible picks.
Highlights
Secure & Reliable Straps. Each strap features durable leather ends for long-lasting security. That means a comfortable and dependable fit for every player.
Premium Picks for Superior Playability. Crafted from high-quality celluloid, these picks deliver a smooth feel and warm tone that’s perfect for players at any level.
Exclusive Collectible Items. These limited-edition designs put Lennon’s visual artwork on a new canvas, making them not only perfect tools for players, but one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers for collectors and fans.
D’Addario Celebrates Lennon’s Legacy “John Lennon’s art was as imaginative and honest as his music,” said Cassie Meloy, Accessories Product Manager. “This Collection celebrates Lennon’s creativity for players of all ages and introduces D'Addario’s first strap designed for kids, perfectly inspired by his playful Animals artwork.”
Availability & Pricing The John Lennon Art Series is available now through daddario.com and authorized retailers. Pick packs are priced at $7.99, with straps starting at $16.99.
Chris Benson has been designing something cool with Tim Marcus from Milkman Sound. We present to you: Benson The Amp.
Using the same form factor as Milkman’s The Amp 100, Chris and Tim have combined a high voltage tube Chimera style preamp with a 100 watt class D solid state power amp. It is available from Milkman and Benson dealers today.
Benson The Amp’s feature set makes it versatile enough to handle live shows, silent stages, and direct recording situations with ease:
High voltage Chimera style tube preamp
Independent High and Low EQ controls
Boost with dedicated footswitch (drives the preamp section)
100 Watts of class D power
Built in digital Reverb (designed by Keeley Electronics)
Direct out with bypass-able analog cab simulation and Room ambience control
Also, we’d be remiss if we didn’t inform you that our Oversized 1x12 cab with our Custom Ceramic speaker is the perfect companion to The Amp. In fact, it’s what the Benson The Amp’s cab simulation is modeled after (along with an AEA N22 ribbon mic). These two make a potent pairing that works for most any stage volume (we genuinely tried everything to make sure the Custom Ceramic speaker can handle Benson The Amp’s output without failing, and it performed like a champ).
For current ordering information on Benson The Amp, visit Milkman Sound here. The Oversized 1x12 cab is available directly from our online store (current build time is 8-10 weeks).
C. F. Martin & Co.® is proud to announce a new collaboration with multi-GRAMMY Award®-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell: two signature acoustic guitars and the launch of his first-ever signature set of strings, part of the all-new Martin Era™ line. The guitars, modeled after the 1940 0-17 that accompanied Jason through every track of Foxes in the Snow, bring his unmistakable sound within reach of players everywhere.
The Martin 0-17 Jason Isbell is a limited-edition model crafted to replicate the pre-war 0-17 at the heart of his latest album. Limited to just 50 instruments, it’s built entirely from solid sinker mahogany paired with Adirondack spruce Golden Era scalloped X-bracing for a warm, expressive voice. The sinker mahogany neck, inspired by Jason’s pre-war 0-17, combines with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge for classic feel and playability. 17-style appointments and a vintage gloss finish complete its timeless look.
“This one replicates the 1940 0-17 that I used on Foxes in the Snow,” said Jason. “The Brazilian [rosewood] for the bridge and the fingerboard is a really special thing. The fact that Martin was able and willing to do that for these guitars makes me really, really happy… and the neck on this one is pretty identical in shape to the original guitar. It’s a very simple guitar to look at and to play, but certainly not simple to put together.”'
The Martin 0-10E Retro Jason Isbell brings that spirit to the Road Series in a stage-ready form. Featuring a satin-finished all-mahogany 0 14-fret body, scalloped spruce X-bracing, and Martin E1 electronics with a built-in tuner, it delivers warm, focused tone and plug-and-play performance. With East Indian rosewood accents, 17-style inlays, and nickel open-gear tuners, the guitar balances vintage-inspired looks with modern versatility.
“This guitar meets the artist’s criteria that the instrument can’t be the challenge,” Jason said. “They’re well made, they’re easy to play, they sound good, and they don’t scream, ‘Look at me.’ At this price point, a whole lot of people are gonna have access to it—and that’s great because it encourages beginner guitar players and singer-songwriters to have something that is quality. I could take this guitar and just make a living with it.”
In addition to the new guitars, Martin is launching an all-new line of strings: Martin Era™ Strings. Designed to set the standard for acoustic tone and playability, they combine the best of Martin’s string-making innovations into one premium offering. Era strings feature a patented Lifespan® treatment to protect against corrosion, Flexible Core construction to enhance comfort and fretability, and silk-wrapped ball ends to help protect your prized instrument. Together, these features establish a new benchmark for what phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings can deliver.
Within the Era line is Jason’s first-ever signature set: Martin Era™ Jason Isbell Signature Strings. Developed with a traditional SP® core to match his distinctive sound, this Artist Light set is custom-voiced for strength, balance, and consistency. Finished with distinctive red silk-wrapped ball ends, they reflect his exact touring and studio-tested preferences, giving players direct access to the same feel and performance that inspire his music.
“I’ve used Martin phosphor bronze strings for a long time—12-54 on almost all of my acoustics,” said Jason. “I know how they’re going to react, how many shows I can get out of them, and they don’t take long to break in. You stretch them right when you put them on, they won’t go out of tune. This is a really big honor for me.”
Durability and reliability were essential to the design. “I don’t have to worry about being fragile, being gentle with the strings,” he added. “They sound good for a long time, I don’t have to change every show, which my tech loves, and I love also.”
This special edition of the Jerry Cantrell Cry Baby Wah channels the raw intensity of the prolific artist’s latest solo record, I Want Blood. Finished in bold black and red, it features a killer custom-molded tread inspired by the album’s striking cover art, and its bottom plate features the no-holds-barred title track’s full lyrics.
Sonically, the Jerry Cantrell I Want Blood Cry Baby captures his fierce sound with a tight, punchy heel-down tone and a rugged side-control knob for fine-tuning the toe-down frequency. Go for blood, and get yours now.