Sure, perennial big hitters like Gibson, Fender, PRS, and MXR dazzled with fresh offerings, but one surprising stunner earned the most clicks.
10. Warm Audio Centavo & Warmdrive
John BohlingerThe vintage-style gear specialists dive into the legacy of two classic drive pedals.
9. Supro Amulet
John BohlingerPower attenuation plus all-tube tremolo and reverb make this a killer club amp at a nice price.
8. MXR Poly Blue Octave
John BohlingerPitch shifting, deep modulation, and monster fuzz make this single box a multi-headed tone mutator.
7. Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollowbody
John BohlingerTrestle-block bracing and new, refined FT-5E Filter'Tron pickups make a classic shape punchy, powerful, and more feedback resistant.
6. Magnatone Starlite
John BohlingerMaggie’s 5-watt mighty mite bursts with black-panel and tweed-Champ style sounds.
5. MXR Duke of Tone
John BohlingerAn impressive taste of what lurks in the King’s chambers for players on a budget.
4. Fender Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe
Premier GuitarThe Mississippi blues maestro’s signature instrument is a potent and dazzling evolution of an underrated Tele’.
2. PRS SE Silver Sky John Mayer
John BohlingerAn affordable version of John Mayer’s signature solidbody sacrifices little in the way of tone and quality, and sells for well under a grand.
1. Yamaha Revstar Standard RSS02T
John BohlingerA chambered body makes Yamaha's latest café racer-inspired electric a truly lightweight machine.
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Zakk Wylde is best known for his work at Ozzy’s side. It’s with good reason: He’s blazed that gig with his strong musical personality firmly intact for decades. But on this episode we’re not only talking about his work with the Ozzman, but his solo albums, Black Label Society, Zakk Sabbath, and a few very key guest spots.
Jack White unveils the official release of No Name, arriving at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 2.
Following the surprise unveiling of No Name, via a giveaway with purchase in Third Man stores on July 19, a blue indie vinyl edition will be available in Third Man Records retail stores on Thursday, August 1, and in select independent record stores across the world the following day. No Name will also be available on black vinyl via thirdmanrecords.com and jackwhiteiii.com; pre-orders begin Friday, August 2.
Jack White, No Name.
The album was recorded, produced, and mixed by White at his Third Man Studio throughout 2023 and 2024, pressed to vinyl at Third Man Pressing, and released by Third Man Records.
Tracklist
1. Old Scratch Blues
2. Bless Yourself
3. That’s How I’m Feeling
4. It’s Rough on Rats (If You’re Asking)
5. Archbishop Harold Holmes
6. Bombing Out
7. What’s the Rumpus?
8. Tonight (Was a Long Time Ago)
9. Underground
10. Number One With a Bullet
11. Morning at Midnight
12. Missionary
13. Terminal Archenemy Endling
Join PG contributor Tom Butwin for a review of three exceptional dreadnought-style acoustic guitars from Larrivée, Taylor, and Breedlove, complete with a brief history lesson on the iconic guitar shape. Discover the unique features and hear the incredible tones of these modern classics.
Taylor 517e Grand Pacific Builder's Edition V-Class - Wild Honey Burst
517e Builder's Ed, Wld Hny BrstBreedlove Premier Concerto CE Acoustic-electric Guitar - Burnt Amber Adirondack/East Indian Rosewood
Prem Concerto CE Adi EIR, Brnt AmbJohn Bohlinger plugs his slick singlecut into a rechargeable, highly-portable amp-PA system that allows him to jam in downtown Music City with a visiting Aussie guitarist and a hard-hittin' street performer, proving he will gig anywhere, with anyone.
John Bohlinger's Electric Busking Rig Giveaway
You could WIN a Reverend Guitars Cross Cut and Positive Grid Spark LIVE as featured in John Bohlinger's Electric Busking Rig video seen below! Enter by September 3, 2024 for your chance to win!