PG Editors Ted Drozdowski, Jason Shadrick, and Director of Video Content Chris Kies pick their favorite gear from day 2.
Ted Drozdowski - Editorial Director
Boss Tube Amp Expander
<p>If chasing big, bold tones is your thing–but you can’t do it at brain-crushing volumes–consider investigating Boss’ Tube Amp Expander. Highly compatible with amps and DAWs, the Expander is a power attenuator with deep controls and adaptability. It’s also easy to use. A dial on the front switches between two impedance settings, appropriate for a combo or a stack. There are 10 rig presents, and it’s easy to design and save your own, too. There’s an “air” dial for ambiance, and speaker, line out, and headphone options. If headphones is your thing, just plug in your amp and don’t worry about a cab. Running with a DAW, a wide world of IRs, effects, and more becomes available. At dealers now at a $699 street price.</p>
Chris Kies - Director of Video Content
Godin Connaisseur MJ Flattops
<p>Our North American neighbors at Godin Guitars brought the brand-new Connaisseur MJ flattops. A solid spruce top, solid rosewood back & sides, mahogany neck, and ebony fretboard make this a sturdy, stout ride. Each of these studs come with the <a href="http://lrbaggs.com/" target="_blank">LR Baggs</a> HiFi electronics, but we're not sure how much you're gonna want to plug in when this baby jumbo sings so well on its own.</p>
Jason Shadrick - Managing Editor
EVH Wolfgang Trans Amber
<p>EVH's custom shop was quite busy as well. As an unapologetic fan of '90s Van Halen, the finish on this Wolfgang Trans Amber brings back so many memories. Along with the basswood body and Quilt Maple arched top, it has 22 stainless steel frets, EVH Floyd Rose bridge, and Wolfgang Black and Creme Zebra humbuckers. Streets at $5,800.</p>
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Cream Guitars Color Changing Guitar NAMM 2024
Ever have trouble deciding on a finish? Mexico's Cream Guitars not only brought an attention-getting booth to NAMM, but also their new technology that allows for up to eight different finishes to be programed into a guitar—all without LEDs.
