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NAMM 2020 Day 3 Gallery

Get close-up looks at new tone toys from Walrus, Eventide, Collings, Mythos, Orange, and more.

Eastman Guitars SB-55

Last year, Eastman Guitars debuted its first semi-hollow. (Check PG.com for our in-depth review.) At this NAMM, there's an update to the Romeo model. Now the axe is available with a T-style Seymour Duncan Vintage Stack pickup in the neck and a Seymour Duncan ’59 in the bridge instead of two ’buckers. It's got a solid spruce top and mahogany laminate back and sides, and a maple neck with ebony fretboard. The tag's $2,340. Also from Eastman—the SB-55 double- and single-cut with a bridge Lollar ’50’s Spec dog-ear P-90 and a single no-load tone pot that removes itself from the signal when up on 10. That's $1,490 MRSP.

Paul Reed Smith also continues to evolve as a guitarist, and delivered a compelling take on Jeff Beck’s interpretation of “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers” at the PRS 40th Anniversary Celebration during this year’s NAMM.

After 40 years at the helm of PRS Guitars, our columnist reflects on the nature of evolution in artistry—of all kinds.

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PG contributor Tom Butwin demos seven direct boxes — active and passive — showing off sound samples, features, and real-world advice. Options from Radial, Telefunken, Hosa, Grace Design, and Palmer offer solutions for any input, setting, and budget.

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In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures.

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Our columnist practices a little acoustic channeling while communing with nature.

When playing, try to bring the resistance down to zero.

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