Donner's Taylor Hatch shows us two compact pedals developed in partnership with Miyavi—the Rage Breaker, combining overdrive, fuzz, and booster circuits for maximum drive and punch, and the Dream Weaver, featuring atmospheric reverb, precise delay with tone control, and adjustable depth chorus that can run individually or stacked together for layered textures. John Bohlinger gets the scoop.
The Rig Doctor Mason Marangella partners with industry stalwarts to bring his expertise to the masses with four stomp station offerings complete with velcro and padded cases.
Gator
Gator Vertex Tour Compact Pedalboard with Gig Bag and Riser
Vertex Effects and Gator Cases have partnered to deliver a new line of ultra-versatile pedalboards that blend the tour-tough philosophies of both companies.
John Bohlinger met up with Bad Cat to check out the Hot Cat 50, featuring a redesigned 50-watt power section with two channels and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes that cover everything from glassy American cleans and Paisley-style country leads to JCM-style crunch and modded high-gain metal tones. The company also previewed the Purepath, a passive load box and direct box launching in early spring that uses a mechanical fan-based load to make amps sound like speaker cabinets through the PA.
Bad Cat
Hot Cat 50
The Hot Cat 50 is the latest evolution of Bad Cat’s now-legendary Hot Cat platform. For over 25 years, the Hot Cat has been Bad Cat’s go-to high-gain amp for professional players. This newest version raises the bar with a redesigned 50-watt power section, a more flexible EQ, two seamless channels, and switchable Lo and Hi gain modes.
We got the full tour of Mighty Mite's new replacement pickups, custom-painted bodies, and reclaimed parts sourced from unrepairable guitars and manufacturer B-stock. The new pickup line includes '60s and '70s Strat sets, P-90s, Tele sets, and bass pickups available as complete sets, plus custom-painted bodies by Brian Nutter and standard replacement bodies in classic finishes or sealed for DIY finishing.
Mighty Mite
Guitar Parts
Mighty Mite, a name synonymous with guitar customization, began its journey in the early 1970s. Founded by Randy Zacuto, the brand quickly became a go-to for guitar enthusiasts looking to "hot rod" their instruments. During this period, Mighty Mite made its mark by offering high-quality guitar necks and brass replacement parts, catering to musicians who wanted to personalize their guitars' playability and sound.
A pair of snarling 6L6s give this UK-built, all-tube scream machine the most versatility seen in the company's catalog. It's brutish behavior got our attention, but the rich note clarity, tight lows further enhanced by the flexible resonance and presence controls make this ginger goodie growl and chime.
Orange
OR60
Bolstered by a 6L6-fueled roar, the third-generation Orange OR60 is exactly what you need to pack well-fortified meat onto your guitar’s scrawny signal. This 60-watt, single-channel powerhouse morphs effortlessly between clean British-style chime and gooey, compression-heavy overdrive sag, delivering clear, tight lows and a voice that takes boosts with maximum aplomb. You also get a 3-position Bright switch, dedicated Presence and Resonance controls, and 3-band EQ to tweak your tone to perfection. Moreover, a secondary footswitchable volume boost instantaneously swaps between mild edge-of-breakup rhythms and full-bodied tube saturation. Add to that a negative feedback loop to keep unruly tones at bay and a tube-buffered effects loop for seamless pedalboard integration, and you’ve got a veritable workhorse, ready and willing to give you the rich, harmonically complex tone you’ve been craving.
