From the iconic trio’s Outlandos D’Amour to Synchronicity, Summers changed the game for modern guitar playing with his groundbreaking use of modulation—shoutout chorus and flange!—and arpeggiated suspended chords, ultimately defining the sound of the 1980s. Post-Police, Summers’ jazz-focused instrumental work has proven deeply influential and wide ranging.
This launch comes hot off the heels of Peck’s latest album, Stampede: Vol. 1, a collection of duets with the likes of Elton John and Willie Nelson, which was released earlier this month.
Orville Peck burst onto the scene in 2019 with his acclaimed debut album Pony; a record which combined the lulling ambiance of shoegaze with the iconic melodies and vocal prowess of classic American outlaw country music. Since then, Peck has released three more celebrated records - the 2020 EP Show Pony, 2022’s Bronco and the aforementioned Stampede: Vol. 1 - won a host of accolades, and collaborated with the likes of Shania Twain, Lady Gaga and Diplo amongst others.
Orville Peck Unveils His Limited Edition Signature Falcon | Gretsch Guitars
“It’s been a pleasure working with Gretsch on my signature guitar, and I’m super proud of it,” said Orville Peck. “The white Falcon is such a versatile, beautiful guitar, so we wanted to stay true to the original and keep the classic feel, whilst adding some pizzazz. I think whoever picks up the guitar will be able to show a little bit of themselves through it.”
Gretsch Limited-edition Orville Peck Signature Falcon Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Oro Sparkle
The Limited Edition Orville Peck Falcon captures true iconoclast spirit with mid-century swagger. It features a comfortable 2.5"-deep maple body with the innovative Gretsch "ML" bracing that delivers huge hollow body sound with exceptional clarity and acoustic nuance. A 12"-radius streaked ebony fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets tops a 25.5"-scale maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard "U"-shaped profile for fluidly easy playing, while Luminlay side dots offer precision fretting in low-light settings. The Limited Edition Orville Peck Falcon is powered by the all-new FT-67 Filter'Tron humbucking pickups, which were designed to capture authentic vintage Gretsch voicing but with a more well-rounded tone for modern playing styles. This powerful pair of pickups provide open and pristine top-end chime, glassy midrange, robust low end, and balanced harmonics for tone that blends seamlessly with other instruments.The guitar features the Bigsby B6GP String-Thru vibrato tailpiece, making it quicker (and easier) to change strings, as well as providing increased vibration transfer for enhanced sustain. Elsewhere, it features exclusive western-themed artwork by Judith Rothman Pierce of RoseCut Clothing on the gold plexi pickguard and aged pearloid Humpblock fingerboard inlays, adding a distinctive style and vibe that manages to be both fresh and classic at the same time.
For more information, please visit gretschguitars.com.
Boss introduces the Katana Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier lineup, the third generation of the best-selling Katana amp series. Refreshed with updated sounds and features, the seven Katana Gen 3 models deliver evolved performance to take guitar ambitions to the next level. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been updated, making remote amp and effects editing workflows more intuitive than ever.
Katana Gen 3 features refinements to the five amp characters available in previous Katana models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type. The new Pushed character spotlights internal dynamic enhancements with the pleasing touch-responsive gain of a clean combo driven into harmonic saturation. All six amp characters include a selectable variation, providing 12 distinctive tones to support every musical style. Some models also include a unique newly developed Bloom circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response.
Katana Gen 3 amps provide five onboard effect categories with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality, grab-and-go parameter controls, and three variations each for access to 15 unique effects.
The updated BOSS Tone Studio software for macOS and Windows allows users to customize the onboard effects from 60 different types and tweak deep options not available from the amp’s panel. When the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor is installed, it’s possible to stream audio from a mobile device and wirelessly edit sounds using the BTS editor app for iOS and Android.
Katana Gen 3 amps offer expansive audio connectivity options and powerful tools for modern performers. Tone Setting memories let users store and recall complete amp/effect setups, while rear-panel jacks support remote control with footswitches and an expression pedal. All models except the Katana-50 Gen 3 also support the GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers for complete stage control.
BOSS Katana Gen 3: Evolved Tube Logic Tech & Enhanced, Edge-of-breakup Sonics
Katana Gen 3 Models
- Katana-50 Gen 3: The entry-level Gen 3 model strikes the perfect balance of punch and portability, offering 50 watts of power in a compact 1x12 combo.
- Katana-50 EX Gen 3: Extends the core features of the Katana-50 Gen 3 model with enhancements for live performers, including an upgraded speaker, GA-FC/GA-FC EX support, and more.
- Katana-100 Gen 3: Equipped with 100 watts of power, the Katana-100 Gen 3 model delivers big, stage-ready sound in an easy-to-carry 1x12 combo.
- Katana-100/212 Gen 3: This model offers rich, venue-filling sound with 100 watts of power and two custom 12-inch speakers.
- Katana Head Gen 3: This compact head features 100 watts of power, a Bloom voicing option, and an onboard 5-inch speaker for practice and checking tones.
- Katana Artist Gen 3: The flagship Gen 3 model delivers the ultimate Katana experience with 100 watts of power, a custom 12-inch Waza speaker, a Bloom voicing option, and a host of advanced tone tools.
- Katana Artist Head Gen 3: The core features of the flagship Katana Artist Gen 3 in a robust 100-watt amplifier head.
The Katana-50 Gen 3, Katana-100 Gen 3, and Katana-100/212 Gen 3 are available now for purchase at authorized US BOSS retailers starting at $299.99. The full Katana Gen 3 lineup will be available later this year.
For more information, please visit boss.info/global.
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 1 x 12-inch 100-watt Combo Amplifier
