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Electric guitars & amps

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FENDER HONOURS LEGENDARY SESSION BASSIST LEE SKLAR WITH SIGNATURE PRECISION BASS®

Australian MusicianScenesFENDER HONOURS LEGENDARY SESSION BASSIST LEE SKLAR WITH SIGNATURE PRECISION BASS® Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the Lee Sklar Precision Bass®, a faithful recreation of Sklar’s highly customized P Bass® that has accompanied the legendary bassist throughout his decades-lo

September 16
Fender honours Lee Sklar with signature Precision Bass

MixdownGearFender honours Lee Sklar with signature Precision Bass Fender has unveiled the Lee Sklar Precision Bass, a faithful recreation of the heavily customised P Bass the legendary session player has carried through a career spanning work with James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collin

September 16
Fender Honors Legendary Session Bassist Lee Sklar With Signature Precision Bass

Bass Musician MagazineGuitarsFender Honors Legendary Session Bassist Lee Sklar With Signature Precision Bass Fender honors legendary session bassist Lee Sklar with the Lee Sklar Precision Bass®, a faithful recreation of the highly customized P Bass that has been at the center of his unmistakable sound for decades. From James Ta

September 15
Martin Guitars Unveils Refreshed 16 Series

Premier GuitarGuitarsMartin Guitars Unveils Refreshed 16 Series C. F. Martin & Co.® has launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Designed for players who want Martin tone with a look that

September 15
Which guitar amp should you choose for playing at home without disturbing others? Our 2026 selection

AudiofanzineEuropeWhich guitar amp should you choose for playing at home without disturbing others? Our 2026 selection The guitar amp market has been undergoing a transformation over the past few years. Brands are offering more and more products to cover every possible price range. So it was time to take a look at the best amps for playi

September 15
Fender Honors a Studio Legend with the Lee Sklar Precision Bass

No TrebleGuitarsFender Honors a Studio Legend with the Lee Sklar Precision Bass Fender recreates Lee Sklar’s famous studio bass with dual EMG pickups, mandolin frets, Hipshot hardware, and an aged nitro finish.

September 15
IK Multimedia launches flagship amp and effects modeller that lets you run four Tone Models simultaneously: “The complete Tonex rig on a single pedalboard”

MusicRadarGearIK Multimedia launches flagship amp and effects modeller that lets you run four Tone Models simultaneously: “The complete Tonex rig on a single pedalboard” The evolution of IK Multimedia’s Tonex ecosystem continues apace with the launch of its flagship amp modeller , a unit that of course brings with it thousands of guitar amp sounds and thousands of effects, cab sims, and

September 15
Guitar Journal: Gibson Miami, Pink Floyd Gold Pick & More

GearnewsGearGuitar Journal: Gibson Miami, Pink Floyd Gold Pick & More This week, we’re checking out the latest guitar news, starting with the Gibson Garage Miami opening last weekend. Next up, we look at the insanely expensive £4.75k gold Pink Floyd plectrum! Finally, we check out the Offs

September 15
Win tickets to see Tommy Emmanuel live in Northern California at Guitar Player Presents

Guitar PlayerGuitarsWin tickets to see Tommy Emmanuel live in Northern California at Guitar Player Presents No other solo acoustic performer wows a crowd like the cat that graced GP ’s cover when we put a spotlight on the 50 Greatest Acoustic Players of All Time in 2017. Nearly a decade later at 71 years of age, Tommy Emmanuel

September 15
Steinberg, Universal Audio, Native Instruments: 3 Strong Software Deals — DAW, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amps

GearnewsGearSteinberg, Universal Audio, Native Instruments: 3 Strong Software Deals — DAW, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amps Steinberg opens this week with Cubase Elements 15, the budget-friendly entry point into the Cubase family, now €59. Next up is Universal Audio with the Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape, the legendary two-track tape machine f

September 15
Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass: Signature-Bass mit besonderen Modifikationen

delamarEuropeFender Lee Sklar Precision Bass: Signature-Bass mit besonderen Modifikationen Der Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass basiert auf dem stark modifizierten P-Bass des Session-Bassisten Lee Sklar und erscheint als neues Signature-Modell. Es kombiniert einen P-Bass-Korpus mit schmalem Jazz-Bass-Hals, Mand

September 15
Gretsch Limited Edition Electromatic Black Limba Jet: Neues E-Gitarren Modell mit Exotenholz

delamarEuropeGretsch Limited Edition Electromatic Black Limba Jet: Neues E-Gitarren Modell mit Exotenholz Die Gretsch Limited Edition Electromatic Black Limba Jet setzt auf einen gekammerten Korpus aus Black Limba und zwei PureVolt-Humbucker mit Coil-Split. Damit erweitert Gretsch die Electromatic-Serie um ein Jet-Modell mit

September 15
Best Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums

Universal Audio BlogMakersBest Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums Using multiple plug-ins at the same time can feel overwhelming. The good news? Once you learn the basics, a great signal chain can be surprisingly simple. In this guide, we’ll build three easy signal chains using plug-in

September 15
Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass, Signature Bass

AMAZONA.deEuropeFender Lee Sklar Precision Bass, Signature Bass Mit dem Fender Lee Sklar Precision Bass bekommt einer der bekanntesten Session-Musiker der Welt ein neues Signature-Instrument. Der Bass ist eine exakte Nachbildung seines stark modifizierten Arbeitsgeräts, das ihn seit

September 15
“I’ve used this guitar on 2,000 albums”: Fender recreates session legend Lee Sklar's iconic P-Bass – used on records by James Taylor, Phil Collins and Jackson Browne

Guitar WorldGuitars“I’ve used this guitar on 2,000 albums”: Fender recreates session legend Lee Sklar's iconic P-Bass – used on records by James Taylor, Phil Collins and Jackson Browne Fender has just announced the Lee Sklar Precision bass – a faithful recreation of the highly customized P-Bass that has accompanied him throughout his decades-long career. His one-of-a-kind bass has featured on records b

September 15
“There’s a couple of ex-girlfriends’ pictures inside”: Billie Joe Armstrong reveals the secrets of his most iconic guitar

Guitar.comGuitars“There’s a couple of ex-girlfriends’ pictures inside”: Billie Joe Armstrong reveals the secrets of his most iconic guitar Of all the electric guitars in Billie Joe Armstrong ‘s collection, his Fernandes S-type – affectionately named “Blue”, and which he’s owned since just 12 years old – is far and away his favourite. The guitar has been wit

September 15
Gitarrenamp richtig aufstellen: So klingt dein Amp besser

AMAZONA.deEuropeGitarrenamp richtig aufstellen: So klingt dein Amp besser Wie soll ich meinen Gitarrenamp richtig aufstellen? In einem der letzten Teile unserer AMAZONA Gitarren-Akademie ging es darum, das Verhalten von Gitarrenboxen zu verstehen. Doch ein kleiner, aber sehr wichtiger Tipp kam

September 15
Watch guitar tech mastery in real time as Angine de Poitrine break a string during a live show

Guitar.comGuitarsWatch guitar tech mastery in real time as Angine de Poitrine break a string during a live show Angine de Poitrine suffered a string break that nearly derailed their whole show as a jam session pushed their instruments to the limit. Guitarist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine were performing at Le Poisso

September 15
“We’ve never been a Strat band or a Marshall band. It feels a little too on-the-nose for what a rock sound should be”: Troy Van Leeuwen on turning his Custom Shop 12-string into a Squier signature, and channeling Robert Fripp for the new QOTSA record

Guitar WorldGuitars“We’ve never been a Strat band or a Marshall band. It feels a little too on-the-nose for what a rock sound should be”: Troy Van Leeuwen on turning his Custom Shop 12-string into a Squier signature, and channeling Robert Fripp for the new QOTSA record Since its launch back in 2020, Fender have described the Squier Paranormal series as a line of “unconventional and unique” instruments that “combine classic features with unexpected twists.” Similar terminology could be

September 15
【俺の楽器・私の愛機】2072「最初の1本、最愛の1本」

BARKSJapan【俺の楽器・私の愛機】2072「最初の1本、最愛の1本」 【EDWARDS(某アーティストModel)】(福岡 法令仙太郎 18歳で止まった精神年齢) 前回は 安ギターの紹介(Donnerのストラトタイプ) をさせてもらいましたが、今回は人生生まれて始めて買った私の人生で切っても切れない相棒をば。 ギターを始めたばかりの頃は父親が趣味でフォークギターを所有しており、それをジャカジャカ鳴らず日々が続いておりましたしかし興味はもっぱらエレキギターでして心の奥では早くエレキギターを手にしたい!と言う

September 15
Red House Guitars/ALBA/HH/Bar Bridge TYPE 大渡亮が国産ブティック・ギターを一挙試奏!

Guitar Magazine (ギター・マガジン)JapanRed House Guitars/ALBA/HH/Bar Bridge TYPE 大渡亮が国産ブティック・ギターを一挙試奏! 国産ブティック・ギター・ブランドのビルダーや仕掛け人たちに、音楽的なルーツやギター製作の哲学を聞いた『にっぽんのエレキ人 2026』では、各ブランドのオリジナル・ギター18本をDo As Infinityの大渡亮が徹底試奏! その試奏部分をWEBでもお届けしよう。今回はRed House GuitarsのALBA/HH/Bar Bridge TYPE。 取材/文=鈴木伸明 撮影=星野俊 デザイン=須藤廣高 Red House Guita

September 15
Nishgaki Guitars/Arcus Forma – Organic Texture 大渡亮が国産ブティック・ギターを一挙試奏!

Guitar Magazine (ギター・マガジン)JapanNishgaki Guitars/Arcus Forma – Organic Texture 大渡亮が国産ブティック・ギターを一挙試奏! 国産ブティック・ギター・ブランドのビルダーや仕掛け人たちに、音楽的なルーツやギター製作の哲学を聞いた『にっぽんのエレキ人 2026』では、各ブランドのオリジナル・ギター18本をDo As Infinityの大渡亮が徹底試奏! その試奏部分をWEBでもお届けしよう。今回はNishgaki GuitarsのArcus Forma – Organic Texture。 取材/文=鈴木伸明 撮影=星野俊 デザイン=須藤廣高 Nishgaki G

September 15
Rhythm & Drums Magazine

Rhythm & Drums MagazineJapan磨きをかけないロウ・フィニッシュのインパクトが抜群!どんな音楽にも馴染みやすいドライ・シンバル|博士 山本拓矢が試したNEW PRODUCTS SABIANStratus Dry Cymbals セイビアンのSTRATUSシリーズより、ドライ・モデルが完成した。 フィニッシュの違いが生む短い減衰が扱いやすいドライ・シンバル B20キャスト・ブロンズにストラタス・ […]

September 15
'I'd Say One In Three People In The Crowd Liked Us': Original Primus Guitarist On Band's Beginnings &Amp; Origin Of The 'Primus Sucks' Slogan [News]

Ultimate GuitarGuitars'I'd Say One In Three People In The Crowd Liked Us': Original Primus Guitarist On Band's Beginnings &Amp; Origin Of The 'Primus Sucks' Slogan [News] Music News : "We would rehearse a new song one or two times, and surprisingly Les would put it on the next show’s playlist. It taught me how to gracefully stumble through a song."

September 15