D’Addario announces the Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt: a reusable, chemical-free cleaning tool that keeps instruments looking and sounding their best. Made with ultrafine microscopic fibers, the mitt removes dust, dirt, oils, and smudges, offering a fast, safe alternative to traditional cloths and harsh polishes.
Designed for Precision Cleaning
The wearable mitt design fits right over the hand, giving players maximum control when cleaning tricky areas like under strings, around hardware and tuning pegs, or inside cutaways. It’s also ideal for gently wiping down strings to help extend lifespan and preserve tone. The Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt is durable, machine washable, and designed to last.
Key Features
Chemical-Free Cleaning: Removes dust, dirt, and oils without sprays or polishes.
Wearable, Precision Design: Fits over the hand to reach tight spots with ease.
Safe for All Instruments: Ideal for guitars, basses, keyboards, drums, and more.
Supports String Longevity: Gently cleans strings to help maintain tone.
Reusable & Washable: Built for long-term use; cleans easily with soap and water.
Availability & Price
The Micro-Fiber Polishing Mitt is available now through daddario.com and authorized retailers. Street price: $7.99.
PRS Guitars today announced the SE Ed Sheeran “Cosmic Splash” Limited Edition guitar. Designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, this SE Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone model marries Sheeran’s passion for songwriting with his offstage love of painting. The SE “Cosmic Splash” model features the exact design from one of Sheeran’s 2025 Cosmic Carpark paintings, a series of original artworks he sold last year to raise funds for the Ed Sheeran Foundation. As an added bonus, every guitar will ship with an 8” x 8” print of the same Cosmic Carpark painting that is on the guitar body, hand signed by Ed Sheeran. Only 1,000 pieces will be available worldwide. This is the first PRS collaboration with Sheeran that is available for purchase. It is also the first-ever hollowbody baritone in the PRS catalog.
The fretboard inlay is a nod to the musician’s new “Stereo” album series– Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward, and Stop – with the Play icon also featured on the truss rod cover.
"I started painting as a way to stay creative when I am off the road,” said Ed Sheeran. “I often say ‘keep the faucet running’ when it comes to songwriting – it’s so important to stay in a creative headspace to get to the really good stuff. My hope is that people find this instrument as inspiring as I do. To have my artwork on it as well is such a treat.”
The SE Hollowbody I guitar features the PRS/LR Baggs Piezo system, 85/15 “S” pickups, and a 27.7” baritone scale length. Players can isolate or blend the piezo’s acoustic voice with electric power for myriad creative options. The slimmer, contoured “flatback” design of the Hollowbody I melds the back design of an electric guitar with the rich, open tone and airy acoustic depth of a hollowbody. The full rundown of specs is available on prsguitars.com.
This is not the first time PRS has worked with Sheeran to create a unique guitar. Last summer, the collaboration led to a one-off SE Hollowbody Baritone custom painted and featured in the video for Sheeran’s song “Drive,” written exclusively for the soundtrack to the Apple Original Films’ blockbuster “F1: The Movie.” Sheeran has been playing PRS for his choice of electric guitars since 2018. He currently has a Hollowbody II in a Prism Dragon’s Breath finish with bing cherries on the fretboard, a one-off purple Silver Sky gifted to him by John Mayer, and a stock Custom 22.
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Synergy Amps proudly announces the SYN-20IR 1x12” Combo Amp, a compact, USA-built powerhouse that delivers a full collection of iconic amplifier tones in one versatile design. In a milestone first for the company, Synergy also introduces the SYN-20IR Combo Custom Shop, offering players custom-finished options that pair world-class tone with personalized aesthetics.
Designed and built in Commerce, California, the SYN-20IR Combo combines Synergy’s modular all-tube platform with a Celestion Vintage 30, delivering authoritative tone, dynamic response, and unmistakable feel. At the heart of the amp is Synergy’s acclaimed swappable preamp module system, allowing players to access an expanding lineup of legendary amp voices—without replacing their amplifier.
Engineered for modern players, the SYN-20IR features selectable power-amp modes, low-latency onboard IRs, silent play capability, and full MIDI control, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in a quiet practice environment. The result is uncompromising tube tone with the flexibility today’s sessions and performances demand.
With the introduction of the SYN-20IR Combo Custom Shop, Synergy brings a new level of individuality to the platform. Players can now choose custom finishes that reflect their personal style while retaining the boutique craftsmanship, USA-built quality, and stage-ready versatility that define Synergy Amps. It’s a distinctive new chapter for the SYN-20IR—where iconic tone meets custom expression.
About Synergy Amps Synergy Amps is the leader in modular tube amplifier technology, bringing together iconic amp designs from the world’s most respected builders. Handcrafted in the USA, Synergy products empower guitarists with unmatched tonal flexibility, authentic tube feel, and uncompromising sound quality.
For more information, visit synergyamps.com or contact Synergy Amps, Commerce, California.
Cort Guitars announces the launch of the new Space G6TR, a headless electric guitar created for players who demand light weight, perfect balance, fast playability, and modern tonal flexibility. Built for real-world performance situations and crafted with custom hardware developed specifically for its design, the Space G6TR delivers stability, travel-friendly practicality, and confident tuning control. Available now worldwide through local retailers and online, it brings players an advanced instrument designed to inspire, with the goal of combining expressive feel, sonic range, and stage-ready reliability.
The Space G6TR features an okoume body topped with a flamed maple veneer, presenting a striking look paired with resonant tone. Its bolt-on, five-piece roasted maple and walnut neck is built for strength and stability while keeping a comfortable feel, paired with an ergonomic Ergo V neck profile that measures 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the twelfth fret. A 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length ensures familiar tension and response, while the roasted maple fingerboard with a 12–15.75-inch compound radius supports fast, accurate playing across all 24 stainless steel tall medium-jumbo frets. Black dot inlays are complemented by luminous side dots for visibility in dark performance environments. The guitar includes a PPS nut measuring 42 mm (1 21/32”) in width, a matte neck finish, and is available in Semi-Gloss Lava and Semi-Gloss Lagoon finishes.
Electronics are centered around an HSS configuration designed to deliver range and clarity. The Cort Voiced Tone VTS63 and VTH77 pickup set works with a five-way selector to provide access to a wide spectrum of tones, from smooth cleans to powerful leads. Simple, intuitive control is supported through a single volume and single tone layout, keeping the focus on musical expression while offering tonal versatility suitable for multiple genres and playing styles.
Hardware has been purpose-built for this model, with specially designed headless tuning hardware and a custom headless tremolo system created to provide expressive pitch control while keeping tuning stability and reliability under aggressive playing. A proprietary headpiece and tailpiece system enhances long-term performance, while a two-way adjustable truss rod with spoke-nut access supports easy setup adjustments. The guitar ships with D’Addario EXL110 strings, features black hardware, matte neck finish, and includes a gig bag.
For additional details and images of the new Cort Space G6TR, please visit NAMM Booth #6810 or online at www.cortguitars.com.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its renowned Valvetronix series, VOX announces the worldwide release of the new VT20X and VT40X guitar amplifiers. Available now through local retailers and online, these amplifiers are designed for players who want the authentic feel of classic tube amps with the flexibility and precision of advanced digital design. By combining sophisticated new modeling technology with a multi-stage tube preamp circuit, VOX set out to answer the need for an amplifier that delivers the distinctive distortion, touch sensitivity, and dynamic response of treasured vintage tube designs, while offering modern control and versatility for today’s guitarists.
The VT20X and VT40X Classic Blue models are a bold evolution of the Valvetronix concept. Their all-new modeling algorithm recreates the analog circuits of some of the world’s most coveted tube amplifiers at a circuit level rather than relying on simple tonal snapshots. This deep level of modeling allows musicians to adjust gain structure, switch between Class A and Class AB operation, and fine-tune the amplifier bias in real time, producing subtle tonal shifts and responsive interaction that behave like genuine tube circuitry. At the heart of the design is a 12AX7 tube integrated further into the signal path than in earlier generations, delivering enhanced warmth, natural compression, and the kind of “edge of breakup” sensitivity that responds directly to player touch and guitar volume control.
The refined balance between DSP and tube architecture results in harmonically rich tones with smooth clean-to-crunch transitions and expressive overdrive characteristics. Whether dialed back for shimmering clarity or pushed harder for dynamic drive, the amps respond musically, with the kind of sag, bloom, and bite traditionally associated with classic tube amplifiers. This tube-forward approach is complemented by VOX’s advanced VET+ technology, delivering tube realism that feels authentic under the fingers and translates naturally across playing styles.
Beyond their core amp tone, the VT20X and VT40X also offer a comprehensive sonic toolkit for modern guitarists. Players can pair realistic amplifier models with classic effects inspired by iconic stompboxes, creating polished, performance-ready sounds without the need for a large pedalboard. Each amplifier is housed in a tightly sealed cabinet featuring VOX’s proprietary bass-reflex design for extended low-frequency depth and projection, ensuring the amps sound full, controlled, and present in a range of environments.
Thoughtful practicality rounds out the design, making the VT20X and VT40X Classic Blue amplifiers equally at home in rehearsal, recording, or performance settings. Both models feature a USB port for direct connectivity, a built-in tuner, an AUX input for external audio sources, and a headphone output for silent practice. The VT20X delivers 20 watts of power through an 8-inch speaker, offering compact portability with impressive responsiveness, while the VT40X provides 40 watts through a 10-inch speaker for greater headroom and stage capability. As an homage to the original series launched in 2001, each carries the striking Classic Blue aesthetic, featuring a bold split-front design with vintage-inspired blue grille cloth that recalls VOX heritage while presenting a confident modern presence.
With deeper tube integration, refined circuit-based modeling, expressive tonal flexibility, and practical player-focused features, the new VT20X and VT40X reimagine the hybrid amp experience for a new generation while staying true to the musical feel that made Valvetronix a favorite among guitarists worldwide.
For more details and full specifications on the VT20X and VT40X amplifiers, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.voxamps.com
