This month's roundup features 15 essential releases, including EarthQuaker Devices’ all-analog tube preamp, Red Panda’s new pitch delay, and a studio-grade line isolator from Lehle. Whether you need vintage grit or modern precision, we’ve got the highlights.
Chicago Music Exchange
Fender Player II Lavender Haze Collection
Chicago Music Exchange and Andertons introduce their latest exclusive: Lavender Haze—a Player II collection that looks like a lost custom color from Fender’s golden era and sounds bigger, warmer, and more powerful than ever. Each instrument is loaded with exclusive “Full Dip” pickups, upgraded wiring mods, and thoughtful vintage-inspired details.
Nobels’ new mini pedals all feature tap tempo, mono or stereo (TRS), and true- or buffered-bypass switching. Each model offers 3 modes: MOD-mini has tremolo, phase, and u-vibe; CHO-mini has chorus 1, chorus 2, and flanger; DEL-mini tape, analog, and digital. Lots of features, great value!
Building on the legacy of the StroboStomp HD, the view-only StroboVUE delivers Peterson’s renowned strobe accuracy in an always-on pedalboard format. Its angled, high-visibility display and fully top-mounted jacks keep setups clean. Featuring pure buffered output, continuous tuning feedback, and no mute switch, StroboVUE is built for players who demand precision.
Dial in the past with the tilt EQ to create vintage bucket brigade tones, or dial it the opposite way to achieve classic ’80s sounds. The Aqueous features a preamp for gain makeup to limit the input and brings the circuit to life.
This all-analog tube preamp, designed with Dr. Z Amplification, features a real EF86 pentode tube to deliver authentic warmth and touch-sensitive response. This end-of-chain solution includes a three-band EQ, independent boost, analog cabinet simulation, and XLR/headphone outputs—perfect for direct recording or pedalboard-based rigs.
Do you want complete control of your overdrive? Kernom Ridge preserves your pure analog tone while unlocking the power of digital control. Its patented Analog Morphing Core sweeps smoothly from edge-of-breakup to saturated lead and every drive tone in between. Save presets, use MIDI or expression, and command your tone.
This stereo line isolator brings you closer to the main system. Passively, it converts your stereo audio signal not only to balanced XLR but lifts the ground so there’s no chance of noise or hum. Perfect for pedalboards or modeler, live or studio—all fitted into a handy size.
This focused digital delay features integrated pitch and frequency shifting designed for immediate, hands-on control. Shift repeats once or endlessly in the feedback loop, from clean delays to subtly twisted textures and out-there sounds.
The Dirt Dog Overdrive—developed with Joey Landreth—delivers expressive, amp-like breakup with outstanding touch sensitivity. Simple gain, level, bite, and tone controls make it easy to shape everything from warm grit to rich, sustaining drive.
This bold cross-border collab takes Summer School Electronics’ DS-1-inspired buzzsaw distortion and smashes into Supercool Pedals’ watery Small Clone chorus to create unmistakable grunge tones. With a chain-order switch in tow and art soaked in ’90s lore, it’s a blistering love letter to an iconic sound.
This boutique, Klon-style overdrive pedal is now fully built and ready to play. Get rich, transparent drive, smooth sustain, and dynamic response without building the kit yourself. Perfect for adding warm grit or pushing your amp into singing lead tones.
The StewMac Two Kings, based on the Analog Man King of Tone, packs two legendary overdrive circuits into one fully built pedal, no soldering required. From transparent boost to rich mid-gain crunch, stack the drives for endless tonal options. Perfect for shaping your rhythm tone or adding singing sustain to solos.
This fully assembled, board-ready analog phaser pedal was inspired by the legendary Mu-Tron Phasor II. Featuring lush, sweeping modulation, rich vintage tone, and three intuitive controls for rate, depth, and feedback, it effortlessly delivers anything from subtle movement to deep, psychedelic swirls—no assembly required.
A boutique-style pedal inspired by the Analog Man Sun Face, fully built and board-ready. The Sun Fuzz delivers rich, touch-sensitive fuzz tones with warmth, clarity, and adjustability. Featuring silicon-based circuitry with internal bias and clean blend controls for tonal finesse, it handles thick chords and saturated leads equally well.
Keeley Electronics ‘NOCTURNE’ Featuring Andy Timmons’ Signature Reverb
Keeley Electronics ‘NOCTURNE’ Featuring Andy Timmons’ Signature Reverb
Effects pioneer Robert Keeley and guitar adventurer Andy Timmons reveal their newest collaboration.
Keeley Electronics’ new Nocturne reverb marks the latest chapter in an ongoing and expanding partnership between Andy Timmons, Robert Keeley, and the Keeley Electronics design group. They first teamed up in 2020 and have since developed effects such as the HALO Dual Echo (which captured Timmons' dual delay sound in a compact pedal) and Timmons’ signature Mk3 Drive. The new Nocturne reverb represents a fascinating new direction in the collaboration.
At its core, the Nocturne offers three distinct reverb modes in a single unit. Its Plate and Spring reverbs are based on bona fide classic sounds, while its titular Nocturne mode takes a fresh approach to reverb and delivers an otherworldly playing experience. It’s incredibly user-friendly, with a simple four-knob control set—Tone, Level, Decay, and Modulation—that makes it easy to shape your reverb space. Each reverb mode can be saved as a preset, so you can store your favorite sounds.
It’s an approachable, powerful pedal that offers instant gratification for just about any guitarist… even players who don’t normally use reverb. And that’s the biggest plot twist in the Nocturne story.
You see, Timmons doesn’t even consider himself a “reverb guy.”
“I've always used echo and delay instead of reverb. That's my ambience, that's my space,” Timmons admits. “Until now, there was never really a reverb that worked for me. I would use delays and try to curate them in the right way. But I had a different sound in my head, and I approached Robert to see if we could make it a reality. Now, my wall has come down for reverb. I just had to wait for the ‘Mr. Right reverb’ I guess,” he laughs.
Timmons’ “Mr. Right” reverb has arrived, and its calling card is the Nocturne reverb mode.
Knock, Knock, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Andy Timmons at a Nocturne video shoot
Amid the pedal’s offerings, many players will view the Nocturne mode as the belle of the ball. It’s an immersive, almost heavenly reverb that sounds great when used sparingly—and sounds even better when it’s generously applied to clean, arpeggiated phrases or textural chords.
The brand-new reverb space is based on Keeley’s unique Halo delay algorithm. From subtle ambience to cinematic space, the Nocturne allows players to create that same expressive, touch-sensitive bloom that trails effortlessly behind every note, without the cross talk from echoes. It features a pre-delay echo that transforms into an expansive and engulfing reverb space. It’s difficult to describe—it simply sounds like it’s from another planet.
As Timmons says, “it creates a reverb from a different perspective. It’s not a usual reverb algorithm. It’s a fresh and different angle. I just want to sit and play in this dreamlike sound all day.”
Not surprisingly, Timmons has immediately put the pedal to creative use: “I've got a collection of songs that I've written—solo pieces called ‘The Outlier Nocturnes’—so I was basically waiting for this pedal. I'm already using it in the studio now that I have the right sound.”
Spring Fever
In designing the Nocturne, Robert Keeley and his team were determined to create a pedal that could satisfy a broad range of tastes. And for many guitarists, the first thing that comes to mind when they think of reverb is the classic reverb-drenched amp tones of the 1960s.
That includes Andy Timmons himself. “I’ll admit that I'm a closet surf guitarist,” he laughs. “I even have a surf record that's been in the can for years… I just haven't released it.When I run the Nocturne in spring mode into my dual showman and a 2x15 Fender cab, it’s just got that sound, man. It’s Dick Dale incarnate.”
Timmons’ personal passion for spring reverb and surf music helped spur the design process—but spring reverbs are fickle beasts, and notoriously difficult to replicate. To fine-tune the pedal’s Spring mode, Keeley worked closely with Aaron Pierce, a key partner in Robert’s design team at Keeley Electronics, and relied on modern technology to capture the vintage spring reverb mojo. “Aaron and I purchased a spring reverb or two and we put them through our audio analyzer. We worked hard to make it sound realistic and very drippy, just like the originals. When it comes to the iconic reverb sounds that we were searching for, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make it happen. But we finally got some awesome drip going with one, and that's the one I'm most in love with.”
Left to right: Andy Timmons, Robert Keeley and Aaron Pierce prepare to shoot a video featuring the Nocturne.
Having harnessed the elusive, authentic spring reverb sound he had been seeking, Keeley and his team were determined to capture another essential reverb flavor for the Nocturne’s third mode: vintage tube-driven plate reverb.
The chase led them to Austin, Texas….
Keeley Electronics Nocturne Reverb with Robert Keeley and Andy Timmons | A REVERB YOU’VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE!
Join Robert Keeley, Andy Timmons, and Aaron Pierce for a deep dive into the creation of the Keeley Electronics Nocturne Reverb—a design shaped by collaboration, experimentation, and a completely new approach to ambient space. In this panel-style conversation, the team breaks down the ideas, sounds, and engineering choices that led to a reverb unlike anything in the Keeley lineup.
Hear the stories, explore the process, and discover why the Nocturne truly is a reverb you’ve never heard before.
A Plateful of History
Tube-driven plate reverb is one of the defining sonic characteristics of classic recordings from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Beginning with the 1957 introduction of the EMT 140 by the German company Elektromesstechnik (EMT), plate reverb quickly became ubiquitous in popular music. Each individual plate reverb has its own subtle flavor—a unique sonic fingerprint. If you’re going to create a modern digital effect based on a vintage unit, it’s crucial to find a great-sounding original specimen.
“The plate is a really exciting part of the story for me,” Keeley admits. “My plate is (based on) the one that they used at Austin City Limits since the mid-’70s. About 10 years ago (Mike Daane) got a hold of it. They (ACL) decided to stop using it to go to a digital system and it was at that point in time where we got to go down with our audio analyzer, the APX 515B, and we could study its frequency response and measure the reverb trails. We modified the frequency response of our reverb so it more closely matched the Austin City Limits plate reverb. Reverbs have a certain resonance. And if you play something percussive like a tom or a snare, you can hear the resonance in the Austin City Limits reverb—it’s a lower frequency than typical.”
This sticker shows instructions from the German manufacturer on how to safely carry the massive 500-pound reverb housing.
This particular plate reverb boasts its own historic provenance. Beginning with an October 1974 performance by Willie Nelson, the Austin City Limits TV program has hosted the crème-de-la-crème of blues, rock and country music artists for decades. Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Emmylou Harris, Wilco, Los Lobos, and Dolly Parton are just a few of the artists whose performances were channeled through this very reverb unit.
Timmons was enthused that the Austin City Limits reverb provided the basis for the Nocturne’s plate mode. “Every stereo tube plate reverb is gonna sound a little different, and it’s such an amazing opportunity to have the specific plate that was used on all the Austin City Limits shows for so many years. The design team could do a molecular level study of it with the amazing gear that Robert's got. I think that’s the one that took the most effort and revisions. But once Aaron [Tackett] figured out how to approach the plate, it was really exciting to hear how it turned out.”
HALO AND NOCTURNE—TOGETHER
For all of the technology and analysis that went into creating the pedal, the Nocturne is dead-simple to use: just three easily selectable reverb modes, four control knobs, plus some alt functions if you’re inclined to use them.
“And I'm not one of those that's inclined to do much tweaking,” Timmons admits. “I just want to turn something on and have it inspire me really quickly. That's what this format does so eloquently. It's encouraging, not daunting, and you feel it as soon as you plug in.”
Even though it’s an outgrowth of the Halo delay that Timmons and Keeley collaborated on earlier, Timmons says the Nocturne is designed to be used in conjunction with the Halo. “It's not meant to replace my Halo, but they work incredibly well together. I basically keep the Nocturne always on and I'm blending in the Halo occasionally. I was in the studio three days ago: I’m playing through my Keeley Mark 3 drive, the Halo, then the Nocturne into 2 vintage Marshalls. All the effects are being printed, and I'm listening back to the monitors and thinking, this is the best sound I've ever had! It's such a wonderful place to be, to be that happy with what's happening sonically. So now all I have to do is try to play to the level that the sound is allowing me to play. It's a dreamscape that I have never heard before.”
DIVE DEEPER IF YOU WANT TO
For players that do enjoy tweaking their settings, the Nocturne offers a flexible signal path with True or Buffered Bypass, Expression Pedal control, Remote Switching, and MIDI compatibility for up to 72 presets. Whether you’re running mono or stereo outputs, wet/dry, or full wet for parallel rigs, the Nocturne adapts easily to any setup.
Operation is intuitive with the Nocturne. If the indicator LED is blue then it's “wysiwyg”; the knobs set the tone or level of each reverb mode. If the LED is red, each reverb is a favorite or preset, where you can save the settings for each reverb mode. You can store and recall presets with a dedicated footswitch, and turn trails on/off.
Ultimately, Keeley and his team get the greatest satisfaction from seeing a player focus on playing, rather than tweaking. “These pedals are really near and dear to my heart,” he notes, “especially when it becomes a new platform like the Nocturne. We put a lot of time and effort into making sure that you could just walk up to this unit and not feel intimidated. just go out and have fun making music.”
With the arrival of Keeley’s Nocturne, you might have finally found your own “Mr. Right” reverb. Hear it and feel it for yourself. Plug into a Nocturne, turn up your amp and get inspired.
This year’s Holiday Gift Guide isn’t just a list; it’s a solution for every gap in your rig. We’ve rounded up the year's most talked-about gear, catering to the bedroom player, the touring pro, and the studio tinkerer.
Elixir®
Attune™ strings
Introducing Elixir® Attune™ Strings — a breakthrough in tone and feel that gives your guitar a voice you’ve never heard before. With its natural touch and crisp, longest-lasting tone, Attune brings out the sound that keeps you playing for hours.
Powered by a revolutionary technology that delivers a difference you can hardly feel, but you can clearly hear, Attune lets your guitar speak more than ever before.
Crisp & clear tone
Natural feel
Firm grip puts you in control of bend and vibrato
Most durable yet withstanding even the most hard-hitting attacks
Pulze Mini is an ultra-portable modeling amp that packs flagship CDCM HD & F.I.R.E. technology into a palm-sized body. With 52 amp models, 48 cab sims (including official Celestion® IRs), 100+ premium effects, and 20 user IR slots, it delivers rich, realistic tone wherever you play.
A custom 2" full-range speaker and finely tuned cabinet ensure surprisingly powerful sound. Control everything wirelessly through the Pulze Editor app—edit effects, swap presets, access cloud tones, and stream backing tracks with ease.
Featuring a built-in rechargeable battery (up to 11.5 hours), USB audio interface, Bluetooth audio, and quiet-practice headphone mode, Pulze Mini adapts to practice, recording, outdoor jams, or everyday listening.
PRS Guitars’ Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner is easy to use, stunningly accurate, and wholly reliable. A single charge on this tuner will last weeks, and, with the provided USB cable, recharging is simple without the need for batteries. The no-slip clip anchors a 360° rotating arm for guaranteed readability. And, best of all, the PRS Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner proudly stands with the most accurate tuners in the market with .5cent accuracy in strobe mode.
The SE CE 24 Standard Stoptail Satin brings the snap and response of a bolt-on guitar into an all-mahogany body for a warm, focused tone, now paired with the rock-solid stability of a stoptail bridge. The mahogany body features a thin satin finish that results in a highly resonant instrument, and the maple neck’s semi-gloss finish provides a smooth playing feel.
The SE Silver Sky is a familiar iteration of the original Silver Sky model that was first introduced with John Mayer in 2018. This workhorse guitar provides ample tone and playability in four distinct colors, delivering looks, feel, and sound, starting with a poplar body, bolt-on maple neck, and rosewood fretboard with PRS trademark bird inlays. The 22-fret, 25.5” scale length neck features the original 635JM carve and an 8.5” fretboard radius.
The MT 15 is a commanding two channel amp with balanced aggression and articulation. The MT 15 punches above its weight class with a large, bold sound, so you can dig in heavy with rhythms but also get singing lead tones out of one amp. Whether recording, practicing, writing, or playing a small room, this amp has everything you need.
Submerge yourself in the surreal and psychedelic world of Yellow Submarine with this 3-pack wrapping paper roll bundle. Featured in three unique colorways and inspired by The Beatles' iconic animated film “Yellow Submarine,” each roll measures 24" x 118" and opens with a paper pull tab. There's zero plastic in this fully recyclable bundle. 15% Off on daddario.com through 1/4/26!
The D'Addario Pick Holder 360 organizes 12 of your favorite picks so they are always visible and within reach. The rotating platform makes it easy to find the perfect pick quickly, while the clear lid also doubles as a stand and extra pick storage space. For single handed pick removal, place your index finger on the center hub and remove the pick with your thumb and middle finger. Also great for displaying collectable picks!
Never leave your music behind again with full-size, great-sounding guitars that quickly and easily break down into a carry-on sized case for super-duper easy traveling and storage.
Love the volume and tone of large-body guitars like Dreadnoughts and Grand Auditoriums but have issues with just how big they are? Do you struggle with wrist or shoulder pain when you play? Well, we made the Comfort Series just for you. With its sleek arm-rest bevel and wedge body shape, we guarantee you've never played a guitar this comfortable before.
Every guitarist needs more than just talent—a well set up instrument makes all the difference. This approachable tool kit takes the guesswork out of guitar maintenance, giving players the power to fine-tune their own gear with confidence. The included Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set is a compact, versatile set made for guitar hardware, allowing you to swap tuners, adjust pickguards, and fine-tune screws with ease. The ESP Multi-Spanner is a pocket-size wrench that fits almost every nut on your guitar, perfect for tightening pots, jacks, and tuner bushings. Understring Radius Gauges allow you to quickly match your string radius to the fretboard for smoother play and better action without removing strings. Finally, the String Action Gauge is essential for measuring your string height and bridge saddle.
Take your guitar experience to the next level with the 50W Spark 2 smart guitar practice amp. Get ready for jaw-dropping sound, new HD amp models and smart features that make guitar time addictive. Use the built-in looper to turn riffs into songs, or explore endless tone options with Spark AI. Optional battery power (sold separately). Free carry bag with purchase -- Limited Time Offer!
MOXi is our new high-quality 2 channel acoustic instrument preamp, EQ and DI. Claiming the sweetspot of our acoustic pedal lineup, MOXi delivers all of the legendary audio performance as its big brother FELiX, but with a more approachable feature set similar to the BiX. For players who need 2 channels of incredible sounding preamp and EQ, but maybe not quite the kitchen sink, MOXi is just right.
The AG Preamp/DI is a powerful tone-shaping tool for bassists who demand clarity, control, and versatility. Revered for its fast response and wide tonal range, it features a 4-band EQ with footswitchable “Deep” and “Bright” switches for added punch and presence. 18V operation ensures pristine headroom, while the balanced DI includes pre/post and ground lift options for seamless stage or studio integration. Practice silently with the built-in headphone amp and aux-in. Compact yet loaded with features, the AG Preamp is perfect for players seeking a clean, transparent tone with professional-grade flexibility.
Cut the cord and keep your tone with Fishman’s AirLock Wireless GT. Now you can free yourself from cables and clutter in a road-worthy, lightweight package that offers best-in-class reliability. Get pro studio sound thanks to Fishman’s incredibly low-noise digital design. No more unmanageable dangly wires, signal dropouts, or worrying about confusing radio channels.
Unmatched interference handling allows you to overcome dense Wi-Fi situations with incredibly low latency yet still achieve audio quality as good as a standard instrument cable. Featuring class-leading 150’ range, 9+ hour rechargeable battery life, and up to 8 simultaneous pairs.
And with our easily-replaceable battery kit, your wireless set will provide you with years of trouble-free operation without needing to be thrown in the bin in 4 or 5 years.
Aguilar tone, anytime inspiration strikes. Inspired by its iconic namesake, the Aguilar amPlug3 Tone Hammer captures the warm, rich, and dynamic sound of Aguilar’s legendary Tone Hammer amplifier in a compact, portable format. Perfect for dialing in authentic Aguilar tone on-the-go, the amPlug3 Tone Hammer’s analog circuitry delivers true amp-like feel with dual channels—Clean and Drive—plus three onboard effects and built-in rhythm functionality to keep your practice sessions fresh and inspired.
Unleash sonic mayhem with KAAMOS. Designed in collaboration with Amos Heller, this powerhouse pedal combines the aggressive distortion of the Alpha Omicron with a thunderous octave-down effect, delivering massive low-end punch and gritty character. With a dedicated sub-octave output, flexible series or parallel signal path options, and a movable effects loop that can be placed in six different positions, KAAMOS offers unmatched tonal control and creative freedom. Whether you're crafting studio tones or shaking the stage, this pedal is built to inspire.
ID:X is a cut above the rest. Taking everything you love about classic amp tone and combining it with the flexibility today’s players need. Built for stage, studio and everything in between, these next-gen DSP modeling amps delivers powerful tone, hands-on control, and deep connectivity without slowing you down. With six exceptional voices from crystal cleans to Blackstar’s signature high-gain — this is the most natural-sounding modelling amp on the market today. A three-band EQ coupled with our patented ISF lets you dial your tone from British crunch to American punch. Available in 50W and 100W 1×12" combo amplifiers.
Pocket-sized but powerful, Polar Go is the all-in-one audio interface for musicians and creators on the move. Featuring ProCapture™ stereo mics, XLR/instrument input, dual USB-C, and 6-hour internal battery life, it delivers instant studio quality sound for music, podcasts, or livestreams on the GO.
BEAM SOLO is the ultimate guitar headphone amp. Unlock an expanding world of amplifiers, cabinets, mics and pedals within the app, offering endless tonal possibilities. Fine-tune your sound with our patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control, taking you from classic American to modern British tones and all points in-between. The SpeedDial and light BEAM display let you quickly refine your tones without needing the app, perfect for when inspiration strikes, or time is short. Ready to deep dive? Seamlessly switch over to the app to explore more.
Mini and mighty, the VOX MINI SUPERBEETLE inherits the iconic look of 60’s and adds all-new analog NuTube circuitry for authentic tube tone. Complete with the iconic chrome stand and distinctive VOX styling, the MINI SUPERBEETLE delivers the sounds of a classic VOX amp in a compact, cool package that’s the perfect addition to any guitarists’ home.
Inspired by the legendary rigs used during the British Invasion, the MINI SUPERBEETLE is an instantly recognizable tribute to VOX’s iconic early days. With a Nutube-equipped analog preamp circuit and on-board reverb & tremolo, this little amp delivers authentic VOX tone that has to be heard to be believed. The matching speaker cabinet is equipped with a custom 10” Celestion speaker that delivers authentic British punch in a compact and stylish package. The MINI SUPERBEETLE can be paired with nearly any type of extension cabinet, including 1x12”, 2x12”, or even 4x12”! It also features a headphone/line out jack that’s perfect for practicing or recording silently at home or on-the-go.
The EX Tower by SoloDallas is unique combination of limiter, compressor, expander, overdrive, boost and EQ enhancer everyone is talking about! Derived from the 1970s SVDS wireless unit used by Angus Young, David Gilmour, EVH and over 30 major bands, there’s a good reason modern artists like Kirk Hammet, Joe Bonamassa and Bethel Worship call this sonic beast their “Secret Weapon” for percussive attack, copious harmonics and singing sustain.
The concert-sized Guild® M-50 Standard Natural acoustic guitar is meticulously crafted in the USA. Its solid Indian rosewood back and sides provide a full and rich tone, while its solid Sitka spruce top adds brightness and a lively response, making it a superb choice for singer-songwriters and fingerstyle guitarists. The smaller body shape, wider nut width, and comfortable C shape neck also make it exceptionally easy to play. A natural Vintage Gloss finish, complemented by a tortoiseshell pickguard, white binding, a Guild Peak headstock inlay, and open-gear tuners with cream buttons, give the M-50 Standard Natural a timeless look. A Deluxe hardshell case is included.
Dave’s Guitar Shop is a bustling retail hub, staffed with over a dozen dedicated employees, technicians and sales consultants. Ever present within the walls is Dave himself, the life and blood of the shop, always willing to talk guitars and say thanks to a customer. It was his vision and passion for guitars that brought DGS to the present and it’s his vision that will see it through the next twenty-five years. Dave’s Guitar Shop invites you to come and see…and be…part of its history.
Eventide’s H90 Harmonizer is a powerhouse multi-effects pedal shaped by over 50 years of audio innovation. It delivers 70 effect algorithms, including reverb, delay, pitch shifting, modulation, distortion, and vocal effects. You also get hundreds of curated programs designed for a variety of genres. With comprehensive I/O and flexible routing, the H90 is built to be the heart of your rig on stage or in the studio.
The ToneRite accelerates the playing-in process by using sub-sonic frequencies to simulate the same physics as long-term playing. Simply attach the ToneRite whenever you are not playing and hear a dramatic increase in resonance, balance and response.
From the most trusted name in tuning, Peterson’s best-selling pedal tuner, the StroboStomp HD, features our largest and most vibrant display yet, with a high-definition LCD and user-selectable LED backlight colors for instant visibility on any stage. Assign colors to presets for faster navigation and confident tuning at a glance. With 0.1-cent accuracy, it upholds the standard that has made Peterson the world leader in tuning.
Tone purists will appreciate its 100% silent true-bypass mode, using timed dual relays to eliminate pops and protect your signal, while a switchable buffered output preserves clarity across long cable runs or pedal-heavy setups.
With over 100 exclusive Sweetened Tunings, the StroboStomp HD keeps your instrument performing at its best.
AmpMojo’s Sol Drive brings the feel and harmonic richness of classic tube amps to any guitarist’s setup. Powered by a real Tung-Sol 12AX7 preamp tube, it delivers the dynamic touch response, warmth, and musical overdrive players expect from boutique gear. The circuit also accepts 7025, 12AT7, 5751, and similar tubes, giving you multiple tonal colors to explore. Whether you’re running it with modeling amps, a house PA, your favorite combo, or straight into a recording interface, the Sol Drive’s character consistently shines through and adds depth to any rig. Its Voice and Tone controls make it easy to shape the pedal to the moment—offering everything from smooth, creamy sustain to articulate, touch-sensitive breakup. A versatile, tube-driven standout for any holiday wish list.
Give the gift of pristine audio quality with the Hosa SideKick DIB-445 Active Direct (DI) Box! Perfect for guitarists, bassists, and keyboardists, this value-priced unit is essential for both live sound and studio recording.
The active design converts high-impedance instrument signals into a low-impedance, balanced output, allowing for longer cable runs without noise or hum. It operates conveniently with 48V phantom power.
Its robust, all-metal housing is built for the road. With a flat 20Hz-20kHz frequency response (+/- 0.2dB) and ultra-low distortion (THD+N < 0.005%), the DIB-445 delivers professional results. Key features include a Pad switch (0dB, -15dB, -30dB), Ground Lift, and Polarity Flip to ensure clean, phase-correct sound every time. A premium performer at an exceptional price.
Introducing ContourStrap, a premium hand-crafted leather guitar strap designed to reduce shoulder, neck, and hand strain. Its patented ergonomic contour redistributes weight to make heavier instruments far more comfortable during long sets. It eliminates neck dive on Gibson SGs and makes Les Pauls feel noticeably lighter, while improving balance on P-Basses, StingRays, and more. Durable and stylish, this chiropractor-approved strap relieves nerve pressure so you can play longer, pain-free, and with confidence.
Ultra-durable, low-capacitance, color customizable and hand built in the U.S.A. with a lifetime warranty. What more could you ask out of an instrument cable? Backed by players such as Dave Rude of Tesla and Danny Miranda of Blue Öyster Cult, Best Damn Cable Co. is redefining what tour-proven cables are capable of. Up your cable game and grab yours!
The Hum Extractor Pedal uses ISP’s patented adaptive dynamic hum-extractor algorithm to remove 50Hz/60Hz hum and harmonic noise with complete transparency. It eliminates hum without altering your instrument’s tone. A powerful, studio-quality solution in a compact pedal, it also incorporates the Decimator noise-reduction system with both downward expansion and dynamic low-pass filtering to suppress high-gain noise. Together, these technologies create the ultimate, truly transparent noise-reduction system for demanding musicians. Made in the USA
Over the past year, Taylor Guitars has worked in tandem with talented artists across multiple genres to create instruments that reflect their unique musical styles — including GRAMMY winners Jacob Collier and Zedd.
As Taylor expands its acclaimed Gold Label series — first introduced in January 2025 — it’s only natural that the company has partnered with a beloved member of the Taylor family: Trey Hensley.
The powerhouse new Gold Label 510e dreadnought, Taylor’s first collaborative Gold Label guitar, channels Hensley’s signature style. The Nashville virtuoso, a longtime Taylor player who has wowed audiences and industry peers alike, is known for his fiery flatpicking and thoughtful songwriting.
The collaboration comes as both Taylor and Hensley are hitting new highs in their respective journeys. Named Guitar Player of the Year at the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards (his second win after 2023), Hensley also won a GRAMMY for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2025 as part of the Taj Mahal Sextet. His 2015 album with Rob Ickes, Before the Sun Goes Down, earned a GRAMMY nomination, and he has collaborated with legends including Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Dolly Parton and Earl Scruggs.
A Guitar as Unique as Its Signature Artist
Hensley’s artistic fervor is matched by his enthusiasm for his new dreadnought. "I’m beyond honored to have my name associated with what I believe to be a perfect guitar,” says Hensley. “I’ve been a fan of the Gold Label Taylors since the inception, and to be able to work with Taylor on the introduction of a square-shoulder dreadnought into the Gold Label lineup is insanely cool!”
The new Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e celebrates Hensley’s artistry with aunique set of features, starting with a deeper version of Taylor’s classic square-shoulderDreadnought body shape. This model is crafted with back and sides of solid mahoganypaired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top. Fanned V-Class bracing delivers a warm, woodymidrange with outstanding power and sustain, especially in the low end. The long-tenonAction Control Neck offers enhanced resonance and allows fast, easy adjustability todial in the ideal string height for any scenario or playing style. Hensley helped fine-tune theguitar’s response, opting for medium-gauge D’Addario Nickel Bronze strings.
An Acoustic Voice Suited to a Broad Range of Players
The Gold Label 510e is designed around Hensley’s playing style like a well-fitted glove, but its inviting shape and classic sound possesses a broader appeal. “I believe every player at every skill level within every style will love this guitar as much as I do,” says Hensley. “It’ll excel at anything and everything. I’ve never played a better guitar than this new 510 Gold Label…thank you, Taylor, for knocking this out of the park!"
A key element to the model’s wide-ranging tonal allure: the guitar is outfitted with Hensley’s preferred pickup system for performance — the Baggs Anthem SL — combining an Element under-saddle piezo pickup with a TRU·MIC condenser microphone and an endpin preamp. The system includes a soundhole-mounted volume control for ease and simplicity. The result? A guitar ideally suited for the concert stage, with a natural, organic sound and user-friendly electronics.
Instilling Beauty in Every Detail
Blending Gold Label’s distinctive heritage-flavored aesthetic with understated elegance, this model features an Antique Blond torrefied spruce top that glows with warm, golden-brown hues. Other details include a Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge with bone pins, cream binding with black/white purfling, a matching rosette, and Crest inlays in cream. A double-layer pickguard (ivoroid and faux tortoise) and a Trey Hensley Gold Label interior label complete the look. And each guitar ships in a deluxe hardshell case with a British Cocoa exterior.
Together, Hensley and Taylor have meticulously crafted an instrument that delivers a fully satisfying experience in just about every way: feel, looks and tone. If you’re looking for a stage-ready workhorse to inspire your next live performance, or if you simply want to bond with a sumptuous guitar in your living room, you’ll find it in the Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e by Taylor.
The first 100 guitars will be offered as Special Edition models that include a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Hensley.
For years, Taylor Guitars design guru Andy Powers was ruminating on a sound. It was something deep and warm, with the soul of a bygone era—but unrealized in Taylor’s lineup.
Like any relentless innovator and natural luthier, Powers set out to develop an instrument that could channel this “new-old” sound while preserving the essential feel and musicality of a Taylor guitar. That effort came to life with the unveiling of the Gold Label Collection, launched at the 2025 NAMM Show. This new family of guitars introduced a warmer, fuller, more robust acoustic voice to the Taylor landscape—one that lives comfortably alongside the high-fidelity sound Taylor players have long embraced.
The new heritage-style sound has been made possible by a three-part sonic recipe, including one of two new non-cutaway body shapes (the Super Auditorium and deeper-bodied Grand Pacific, a round-shoulder dreadnought), a new internal bracing pattern and an innovative long-tenon neck joint design.
The Super Auditorium was designed with a slightly longer body and wider lower bout than Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium, serving up an open, muscular sound with warm, heavy-bodied trebles. “There’s a kind of honesty in this voice,” Powers says. “It’s not about hi-fi precision or isolated detail—it’s about a more natural kind of musicality. There’s warmth and fullness, but it still responds easily to your touch.” With its comfortable proportions and balanced tone from the lower to upper register, the Super Auditorium retains the versatility of Taylor’s original Grand Auditorium while delivering a fuller, more traditional tone.
But the Super Auditorium wasn’t the only body style envisioned for the collection. Equally central to the lineup is a reimagined version of Powers’ original slope-shoulder dreadnought Grand Pacific, an acoustic shape that doubles down on the sonic warmth and depth that inspired the entire project. For the Gold Label Collection, he’s added an extra 3/8-inch of depth at the soundhole. The extra lung capacity creates a deeper resonant frequency and contributes to a sound that has been compared to “sonic comfort food.” Compared to the Super Auditorium, the Grand Pacific’s broader curves and deeper body yield enhanced low-end power and projection, with a more seasoned, blended sonic character that invites players to really dig in.
The aforementioned long-tenon neck joint is just one design element of Powers’ patented Action Control Neck™—currently featured exclusively on Gold Label models. The glueless, long-tenon design enhances the wood coupling between neck and body, further boosting low-end resonance. Perhaps the most ingenious part of the Action Control Neck’s design is its namesake string height adjustability. Players and technicians can adjust the action in seconds by using a quarter-inch nut driver (or standard truss rod wrench) on a bolt in the neck block, accessible through the soundhole. For guitarists jumping between different climate conditions, playing styles and musical applications, or just looking to dial in their ultimate playing setup, the Action Control Neck is a game changer. And the neck’s slim profile ensures players have the familiar hand-friendly playing experience expected from a Taylor guitar.
The first guitars to showcase the old-school sonic personality of the Gold Label Collection were a group of Super Auditorium models introduced at Taylor’s traditional 800 Series level, including the torrefied spruce/Honduran rosewood Gold Label 814e. After playing a Gold Label Super Auditorium for the first time, singer, songwriter and Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop says he was “blown away” by the warmth and fullness of the sound, and that he loved the easy neck adjustability. “It is a massive deal,” he says. “When it comes to traveling musicians, it’s absolutely game changing.”
Since the collection’s initial launch, Taylor has introduced a family of powerhouse Gold Label Grand Pacific models—three at Taylor’s 500 Series level, built with solid mahogany and torrefied spruce, and three at the 700 Series level, with Indian rosewood and torrefied spruce. Each model comes with one of three top finish options. The Gold Label 517e and 717e feature a natural top for a classic acoustic look. A black top finish and cream colored pickguard give the Gold Label 517e Blacktop and 717e Blacktop a bold, stage-ready visual presence. Players can choose either a cream or firestripe pickguard for the sunburst-top Gold Label 517e SB and 717e SB. The mahogany models offer a woody, dry attack and seasoned warmth, while the rosewood versions add extra depth and harmonic complexity.
Artists across genres have rallied around the Gold Label Grand Pacific models, praising their warmth, resonance and stage-ready presence. “There’s not a more popular instrument to play in Nashville than an acoustic guitar,” says solo artist Gina Venier, “and I feel like I’ve got the top dog in the game right now.” Others echo that sense of discovery and connection. Chris Conley of Saves the Day calls the Gold Label 717e “the world’s most perfect acoustic guitar,” citing its “neck so buttery and beautiful” and “resonance so rich and warm.” Tiger’s Jaw’s Ben Walsh describes his Gold Label 717e as “the acoustic guitar I will grow old with,” while Jon Simmons of Balance and Composure praises his Gold Label 517e for feeling “so natural to play” and sounding “perfect” both unplugged and onstage. Longtime producer and engineer Ben Moore (Blink 182, Switchfoot) put it succinctly: “At this point, I thought I knew what a Taylor guitar sounds like. I couldn't have been more wrong.”
Each guitar in the Gold Label lineup sports Andy Powers’ modified headstock shape, with an angled back cut and a script-style Taylor logo inlay. His newly stylized pickguard shape is another visual hallmark of the collection and gets a dual-layer treatment with an engraved “Continental” design on 800 Series models.
The Gold Label Collection introduces a new sonic dimension to what’s thought of as the “traditional Taylor sound”—one rooted in tradition and elevated by innovation. Whether you’re drawn to the versatility of the Super Auditorium or the power of the Grand Pacific, these guitars invite players into this new breed of Taylor tone, where old-heritage inspiration meets modern musical expression. Gold Label guitars are available at authorized Taylor dealers.
