With variable voices, accessible prices ranging from 99 to 129 bucks, and slide controls that evoke old synths and vintage Jen pedals, Walrus Audio’s Fundamental series effects are functional, stylish, and dish a lot of awesome sounds at a nice price. The newest addition to the Fundamental series, the Ambient, will be good news for budget-constrained atmospheric musicians that otherwise settle for less-durable pedals at the market’s most inexpensive extremes. Some of those pedals are pretty cool, but the Walrus’ construction quality, sense of substance, and function—which is flat-out fun—mak ..read more

David Gilmour's first album in nine years, Luck and Strange, will be released on September 6, 2024, featuring the first track "The Piper's Call." Luck and Strange was recorded over five months in Brighton and London. The record was produced by David and Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with ALT-J and Marika Hackman. Of this new working relationship, David says, “We invited Charlie to the house, so he came and listened to some demos, and said things like, “Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?” and “Do they all fade out? Can’t some of them just end?”. He has a wonderful ..read more

The legendary shred maestro—best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of Return to Forever and other high-profile, hot-shot collabs—drops by to chat with Cory about his new epic full-length, Twentyfour. It features “sixteen brand-new compositions and they’re all very involved. I hope I don’t have to do this again.” One of Di Meola’s biggest projects is, of course, the guitar trio he shared with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía and their thrilling 1981 record, Friday Night in San Francisco, which elevated the acoustic guitar ensemble to the level of high art. Di Meola share ..read more

In the midst of working on her first album, the 17-year-old guitar star takes PG through her rig. Guitarist Grace Bowers is a 17-year old California transplant tearing it up in Nashville. Currently working on her first album with producer John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne, Bowers invited John Bohlinger and the PG team to walk through her studio and live rig. Brought to you by Molly Tuttle Knows: https://ddar.io/tuttle-rrXPND Pedalboard: https://ddar.io/xpnd_rrD’Addario: https://ddar.io/wykyk-rr Mostly Stock Special Bowers’ number-one is her mostly stock 1961 Gibson SG Special. The P90s a ..read more

Blackstar's HT MK III Series amps offer four voices, Infinite Shape Feature, and Power Reduction down to 10%. The addition of CabRig DSP technology and USB-C connectivity for professional recording. ISF control allows for versatile tonal shaping. Blackstar has unveiled the latest incarnation of the company’s vaunted HT compact tube amps – the MK III Series. There are eight models in the range: HT-1R MK III combo, HT-1RH MK III head, HT-5R MK III combo, HT-5RH MK III head, HT-20R MK III combo, HT-20RH MK III head, HT-212VOC MK III cabinet, HT-112OC MK III cabinet. A new addition is Blacksta ..read more

You could WIN everything you need to build a Lightcycle Phasor II from StewMac! Ends May 7, 2024. StewMac Lightcycle Phasor II Build the revered studio-quality phaser in a box. The Lightcycle is our take on the incredibly versatile Mu-Tron Phasor II. We’ve packed all the tone and legendary flexibility of the original in a pedalboard friendly box. By just twisting the controls you can dial in rotary speaker shimmer or wild spacey soundscapes all from this single pedal. We've written these detailed step-by-step instructions for the beginner—from getting familiar with all of the resistors, to ..read more

Alive and kicking! This Made-in-England 25-watt, EL86 single channel head is fun and breathes fire. Introducing The Deputy, a 25 Watt amplifier born from collaboration with Peter Honore. Simple, versatile, and robust, this all-valve amp embodies 'plug and play' convenience. Boasting a single channel, master volume design, along with a Bright switch, a three-position voice switch, and onboard reverb, it's a versatile companion. Whether you're chasing the soulful cleans of the 60s or cranking it up for classic rock, The Deputy has your back. Its compact size makes it the ideal on-the-go giggin ..read more

Boss unveils a professional 500-watt bass amp with advanced Boss technology and companion two-way speaker cabinet. Katana-500 Bass Head The compact Katana-500 Bass Head brings serious bassists a next-generation sound experience backed by decades of BOSS R&D. This amp is incredibly clear, punchy, and responsive, realized with 500 watts of carefully tuned Class D power. Cab Resonance takes things further, using high-tech calibration to internally fine-tune the power output section for the user’s preferred speaker cabinet. With a simple button press, the Cab Resonance feature in the Katana ..read more

On the Melvins’ new record, Tarantula Heart, the first track alone is longer than most hardcore punk records. “Pain Equals Funny” builds, collapses, and rebuilds over nearly 20 minutes. It’s grungy and bizarre and confrontational, swerving across prog-metal, industrial, noise, and grease-smeared stoner rock. Buzz Osborne’s trademark foghorn voice, sounding out from between his mad-scientist hair and high-priest robes, blasts in and out of the track with contextless proclamations and anecdotes, his behemoth guitar thrashing across an ocean of distortion. Steven Shane McDonald’s bass drones, f ..read more

From the tough economics of touring to building a personal style without theory, the Welsh guitarist talks about his journey from social media to sold-out shows. Click here to get 10% off with promo code DIPPED at chasebliss.com On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zack are joined by Wales-born guitarist Chris Buck. Buck is gearing up for a string of US tour dates with his fast-rising rock band Cardinal Black, including a date at Nashville’s Basement East after the original venue sold-out within a few hours. Luke Ottenhof HED: How Chris Buck Went From YouTube to the Royal Albert H ..read more