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First Look: Guild X-175 Manhattan Special

Thanks to its DeArmond Dynasonic pickups, true hollowbody tone delights await in this classy and handsomely styled 6-string that won't break the bank.


Designed in collaboration with Blu DeTiger, this limited-edition bass guitar features a Sky Burst Sparkle finish, custom electronics, and a chambered lightweight ash body.

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In collaboration with Cory Wong, the Wong Press is a 4-in-1 Press pedal features Coryā€™s personal specs: blue & white color combination, customized volume control curve, fine-tuned wah Q range, and a dual-color STATUS LED strip indicating current mode/pedal position simultaneously.

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Big time processing power in a reverb that you can explore for a lifetime.

An astoundingly lush and versatile reverb of incredible depth and flexibility. New and older BigSky algorithms included. More elegant control layout and better screen.

Itā€™s pricey and getting the full use out of it takes some time and effort.

$679

Strymon BigSky MX
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Strymon calls the BigSky MX pedal ā€œone reverb to rule them all.ā€ Yep, thatā€™s a riff on something weā€™ve heard before, but in this case it might be hard to argue. In updating what was already one of the marketā€™s most comprehensive and versatile reverbs, Strymon has created a reverb pedal that will take some players a lifetime to fully explore. That process is likely to be tons of fun, too.

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Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS & Jaguar Demos
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Refined necks and delectable sounds elevate the jamming experience in this evolution of the accessibly priced Player Series.
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