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Izzy Stradlin's "Appetite For Destruction"-Era ES-175D to Hit the Auction Block, Starting at $50,000 By Sam Roche published 19 March 21 The guitar was reportedly used during the album's recording sessions, and several of the band's live shows.
Fender Launches the Triple Pickup-Equipped Troublemaker Tele Deluxe Bigsby By Sam Roche published 26 November 20 It's the third in the guitar giant's line of LP-inspired Teles, and the latest addition to its Parallel Universe Volume II series.
Wampler Unveils Two New Mini Overdrive Pedals – The Plexi-Drive Mini And Belle Overdrive By Sam Roche published 19 October 20 The former boasts Marshall-esque tones, while the latter is based on a "firm favorite in Nashville".
Fano Guitars Announces New Made-to-Order Oltre Series By Sam Roche published 19 October 20 The new electric guitars are available in over 40 different finishes and a range of distress levels.
Fender Lifts The Lid On Its Brand-New Flagship American Professional II Series By Sam Roche published 15 October 20 New models boast V-Mod II pickups, striking new finishes and all-new switching options, amongst a host of other features.
VHT Introduces Super-Affordable Dumble-Voiced D-Boost By Sam Roche published 28 September 20 The $60 pedal "makes everything sound better," the company claims.
Behold, the Latest Evolution of Walrus Audio's Chorus/Vibrato, the Julianna By Sam Roche published 7 September 20 New feature-packed pedal promises a "near-infinite" array of sounds.
Fender Might Be Overhauling Its American Professional Series By Sam Roche last updated 18 August 20 Clues suggest we’re in for some new models.
Blackstar Unveils New 6L6-equipped HT Club 40 MkII Combo By Sam Roche published 17 July 20 Latest edition will be an "ongoing alternative to the standard HT Club 40 MkII".
The Kauer Banshee Deluxe Takes the Edge off the Reverse-Bodied Classic Axe By Dave Hunter published 24 June 20 The 'Bird is the word for Doug Kauer as he presents a familiar favorite with a stunning flame maple top.