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B3 Guitars Telstar | NAMM 2022
Master builder Gene Baker talks about his new model that pays tribute to two classic designs.
Learn More: https://www.b3guitars.com/phoenix/
Positive Grid Spark MINI Demo | NAMM 2022
Although the new Spark Mini is extremely portable, it packs a lot of punch and a ton of tech.
Learn More: https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-mini
Earthboard EBII | NAMM 2022
Check out a new way to solve your pedal-power problems using a system that’s powered by rare magnets.
Learn More: https://earthboardmusic.com/shop/ols/products/eartboard-ebii
Blackstar St. James | NAMM 2022
Watch a demo of the British company’s new line that offers quite a punch in a lightweight package.
Learn More: https://blackstaramps.com/stjames/
La Bella Olinto Bass | NAMM 2022
The famed stringmakers launch a new 5-string bass that combines comfort with a classic look and feel.
Learn More: https://www.labella.com/bass/olinto-5-string/
Imperial Electrical Zeppelin | NAMM 2022
Designer Ben Fulton pays homage to two seminal guitar heroes with a pair of amp-in-a-box stomps that cover British arena rock and Sunset Strip sludge.
Learn More: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/namm/imperial...
Manhattan Prestige Basses | NAMM 2022
Affordability and reliability come together in a new collection of low-end thump machines.
Learn More: https://manhattanprestigebasses.com/instruments/
Seamoon FX Funk Machine & Octatron | NAMM 2022
Legendary bassist Neil Jason unveils a trio of bass-centric pedals that offer grinding distortion, blissful chorus, inventive octaves, and more.
Learn More: https://seamoonfx.com/product/seamoon-funk-machine/
Taylor Guitars 724ce & 722ce Demos | NAMM 2022
After discovering a batch of builder’s-grade Koa, Andy Powers went to work on a new line of instruments that sport an airy sound and an ultra-thin finish.
Learn More: https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/724ce
Black Volt Amplification Earthcaster | NAMM 2022
Born out of a rustic ethos and old-growth wood, the amp builders show off their new line of guitars.
Learn More: https://blackvoltamplification.com/products/earthc...
Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal | NAMM 2022
Watch how this new collaboration with Fender has made the most extreme Bigsby moves much easier.
Learn More: https://gamechangeraudio.com/shop/bigsby-pedal/
Eastman Guitars Juliet Series | NAMM 2022
Designer Otto D’Ambrosio crafted a new series of offset solidbody guitars that balance a modern aesthetic with vintage vibes.
Learn More: https://www.eastmanguitars.com/electric_solid_body
Audient Evo 16 & iD44MKII | NAMM 2022
A pair of feature-packed interfaces that can cover full-band sessions and at-home demos.
Learn More: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/namm/audient-...
Vola OZ RV TNC | NAMM 2022
These pure shred machines are sleek, loaded with useful features, and give classic body shapes a modern makeover.
Learn More: https://www.volaguitar.com/product/oz-rv-tnc/
GTRS Intelligent Guitar | NAMM 2022
With dozens of amp, cabs, and effects on board, these tech-heavy instruments offer a boatload of options under the hood.
Learn More: https://www.gtrs.tech/
Eventide Dot9 Pedals - NAMM 2022
Watch how a quartet of highly customizable pedals cover everything from spacious ambient ‘verbs to EVH-inspired micro-pitch delays.
Learn More: https://www.eventideaudio.com/
Dreadbox FX | NAMM 2022
Watch this demo of an interesting take on an otherworldly tremolo.
Learn More: https://www.dreadbox-fx.com/
Godin Guitars | NAMM 2022
The company celebrates its 50th anniversary with a signature model from a Canadian rock legend and a powerhouse HSS-loaded double cutaway.
Learn More: https://godinguitars.com/product/session-r-ht-pro-...
Dophix | NAMM 2022
Dig into a new line of Italian stompboxes that include a versatile tremolo, dead-simple dirt boxes, and more.
Learn More: https://www.dophix.it/
Vega-Trem | NAMM 2022
Check out a demo of a high-tech tremolo and get a sneak peak of a newly designed setup for T-style addicts.
Learn More: https://vegatrem.com/product/vt1-ultra-trem-standa...
ProCo Lil' Rat & Lava Coil Cable Demos | NAMM 2022
The classic sound of a seminal stompbox gets shrunk down into a micro-sized box.
Learn More: https://www.ratdistortion.com/product/625/lil-rat-...
Ernie Ball Music Man Tosin Abasi Kaizen | NAMM 2022
Tosin Abasi shares the backstory on his wildly inventive collaboration with Ernie Ball Music Man.
Learn More: https://blog.music-man.com/news/ernie-ball-music-m...
Martin D-28 Rich Robinson Demo | NAMM 2022
Check out the roots rocker’s new namesake dread, which is an exact copy of his father’s flattop.
Learn More: https://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/D-28-Rich-Rob...
Abasi Concepts ēmi Series Guitars | NAMM 2022
Watch Tosin Abasi shred through the highlights of a trio of new models.
Learn More: https://abasiconcepts.com/
Two Notes Engineering Revolt Series | NAMM 2022
The digitally-focused company goes analog with a new line of tube-driven amp sim pedals for guitar and bass.
Learn More: https://www.two-notes.com/en/revolt-guitar/
Versoul Raya 12 & Swan 4 | NAMM 2022
See how the company took one of their standout models and added a wealth of high-end features including a gold-leaf finish.
Learn More: https://destroyallguitars.com/collections/197-versoul
Paoletti Guitars Stratospheric Loft Series SSS & Nancy Loft Series Demos | NAMM 2022
Watch how a very long legacy of Italian winemaking informed the design of a pair of new guitars.
Learn More: https://www.paolettiguitars.com/guitars/series/sig...
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LR Baggs Align Reverb Acoustic Reverb Pedal
The Align Series Reverb was built from the ground up to complement the natural body dynamics and warmth of acoustic instruments that we love so much. The circuit seamlessly integrates the wet and dry signals with the effect in side chain so that it never overwhelms the original signal. We shaped the reverb with analog EQ to reflect the natural voice inherent in acoustic instruments. Additionally, the tone control adds versatility by sweeping from warm and muted to open and present. The result is an organic reverb that maintains the audiophile purity of the original signal with the controls set in any position.
A classic-voiced, 3-knob fuzz with power and tweakability that surpass its seemingly simple construction.
A classic-voiced, well-built fuzz whose sounds, power, and tweakability distinguish it from many other 3-knob dirt boxes.
None, although it’s a tad pricey.
$249
SoloDallas Orbiter
solodallas.com
You’ve probably seen me complain about the overpopulation of 3-knob fuzz/OD pedals in these pages—and then promptly write a rave review of some new triple-knobber. Well, I’m doing it again. SoloDallas’ Orbiter, inspired by the classic circuit of the 1966 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, stings and sings like a germanium Muhammad Ali. Mine’s already moved to my pedalboard full-time, because it delivers over-the-top fuzz, and allows my core tones to emerge.
But it also generates smooth, light distortion that sustains beautifully when you use an easy touch, punches through a live mix with its impressive gain, and generates dirt voices from smooth to sputtering, via the bias dial. All of which means you can take gnarly fuzz forays without creating the aural mudslides less-well-engineered Fuzz Face spinoffs can produce.
“Fuzzy forays are gnarly as desired without sacrificing tonal character or creating the aural mudslides less wisely engineered Fuzz Face spinoffs can produce.”
The basics: The 4 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" blue-sparkle, steel enclosure is coolly retro, abetted by the image of a UFO abduction on the front—an allusion to the flying saucer shape of the original device. Inside, a mini-pot dials in ideal impedance response for your pickups. I played through single-coils, humbuckers, Firebird humbuckers, and gold-foils and found the factory setting excellent for all of them. There’s also a bias knob that increases voltage to the two germanium transistors when turned clockwise, yielding more clarity and smooth sustain as you go. Counterclockwise, the equally outstanding sputtering sounds come into play. For a 3-knob fuzz box it’s a tad costly, but for some players it might be the last stop in the search for holy grail Fuzz Face-style sounds.
MayFly’s Le Habanero Boost and Fuzz pedal, designed with input from Trevor May and Lucas Haneman, offers a wide range of tonal options from clean to scream. Responsive to player touch and guitar volume, stack the Boost and Fuzz for endless sustain and harmonics. Perfect for exploring your inner David Gilmour.
MayFly’s Trevor May and LH Express’ Lucas Haneman have been cooking upsomething real good. Le Habanero is a dual boost and fuzz pedal specifically designed to be very responsive tothe player’s picking hand and the guitar’s volume control. With Lucas’ input, the pedal was specifically tweakedto give a ton of tonal options, from clean to scream, by just using your fingers. It heats up your tone with a tastyboost, scorching lead tones with the fuzz, tantalizing tastes of extreme heat when boost and fuzz are combined.
The boost side is designed to ride the edge between clean and grit. Keep the drive below 12 o’clock for cleanboost but with active treble and bass controls, or push the gain for clear/clean sustain with great note definition.
The fuzz side is tuned to match the tonality of the boost side and offers a load of sustain and harmonics. The fuzz features a unique two-pole filter circuit and deep switch to help match it with single coils or humbuckers.
Stacking the Boost and Fuzz gives you even more. Want to explore your inner David Gilmour? Switch both onand turn up the volume! Want to switch to Little Wing? Turn the volume back down.
- Combination Boost and Fuzz pedal, designed to work well together.
- Very responsive to guitar volume and player’s touch.
- Use Boost and Fuzz independently, or stack them.
- Boost features Treble, Bass, Volume, and Drive controls.
- Fuzz features a two pole Tone filter, Deep switch, Fuzz and Volume controls.
- Stack them to create endless sustain and plenty of harmonics.
- Wide form factor for better footswitch control live.
- Full bypass using relays, with Mayfly’s Failsafe circuitry.
- Suggested Pairing: add a dash of Le Habanaro to spice up a MayFly Sunrise guitar amp simulator!
MAP price: $185
For more information, please visit mayflyaudio.com.
Introducing: the Mayfly Le Habanero!! - YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.Darkglass introduces the Luminal Booster Ultra for bass guitar, combining the Harmonic Booster with adjustable frequency range parallel compression, 6-band EQ, gain reduction meter, and 7 custom Impulse Responses. With versatile controls, including a +/- 20dB BOOST and CHARACTER selection, this pedal offers precision and unmatched tonal control for bass players.
Darkglass introduces the Luminal Booster Ultra for bass guitar. The Luminal Booster Ultra combines the rich tone of Darkglass’ Harmonic Booster with the unmatched control of an adjustable frequency range parallel compression, 6-band EQ, gain reduction meter, and the choice to load seven custom Impulse Responses via USB.
The layout of the pedal is straight forward. Across the top, from left to right, is an adjustable lowpass FILTER knob for the compressed signal, a COMP knob to adjust the amount of compression applied, a BLEND knob to blend between the clean and compressed signal, and LEVEL knob to adjust the level of the compressor after the blend control. Added controls include a +/- 20dB BOOST, a CHARACTER control to allow selection between seven Impulse Responses, a MID GAIN +/- 20dB, and MID FREQUENCY from 250Hz to 2.5kHz.
The 6-band EQ uses faders for precision control. The bass Low shelf is +/- 13dB at 80Hz, the mid bands are +/- 13dB at 250Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, and 3kHz. The treble is a high shelf of +/- 13dB at 5 kHz. The EQ is flanked by a MASTER fader of +/- 12dB to set the overall volume of the unit.
Input and outputs provide a player with maximum versatility. Traditional ¼” input and outputs are complimented by and 3.5mm AUX IN for practicing with backing tracks via a smartphone or laptop, a stereo headphone out, a balanced XLR direct out, USB C to connect to PC/Mac to utilizing the desktop version of the Darkglass Suite of available Impulses Responses or custom / third party impulses, and a 9V DC adapter input. A ground lift and Cab Sim round out the feature of the unit.
"This marks our entry into new sonic territories, in our search to connect with jazz and clean-tone bass players on a deeper level,” says Marcos Barilatti, Managing Director of Darkglass Electronics. “With the Luminal Booster Ultra, we've created the ultimate tool for bass players across all genres, delivering precision, versatility, and unmatched tonal control.”
Street Price is $499
For more information, please visit darkglass.com.