NAMM 2024: Devin Townsend’s new Kiesel signature
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by Peter Hodgson
2M ago
In addition to having a gorgeous line of Framus signature guitars, Devin Townsend also uses Kiesel guitars, and one of the big surprises this NAMM is Devin’s all new Kiesel model, the NEO. From Kiesel: NEO is here. Working with the acclaimed Devin Townsend, Kiesel Guitars meticulously designed and crafted the guitar into a compact, unique, headless instrument. The model is available in two editions: the Circle, a color-finished, 27-fretted guitar with a single Devin Townsend Fishman pickup and the Circle inlay, and the Om, a natural-aesthetical, 32-fretted guitar with three Kiesel S60A pickup ..read more
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NAMM 2024: New Music Man Axis colours
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by Peter Hodgson
2M ago
If you know me you you know I’m a huge nerd for any and all Eddie Van Halen-associated guitar designs. The Music Man Axis is, of course, a slightly modified version of Eddie’s old Ernie Ball Music Man guitar, and for the last several years the colour options haven’t really done it for me at all. It looks like 2024 is gonna turn things around because look at these babies. Available midyear, Music Man says “The Axis and Axis Super Sport are offered with a roasted, figured maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, and 4 exciting all-new finishes. Available with your choice of flame or qui ..read more
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‘Mikkel Lives’
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by Peter Hodgson
2M ago
On Friday I was at work in a local guitar store doing my regular techin’ and repairs thing. We’ve had a gorgeous left-handed Fiesta Red Fender American Vintage II 61 Stratocaster on the wall for quite a few months, and while rearranging the lefty display, the guitar department manager noticed that the action was super high on that guitar. So I took it to the tech room to give it a little bit of love. It was clear the neck needed a truss rod adjustment after going from winter to summer. So I removed the strings, popped the neck off and saw this: ‘Mikkel Lives.’ Who was Mikkel? This was clear ..read more
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Solar Guitars expands European production
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by Peter Hodgson
2M ago
Solar Guitars, founded by renowned guitarist and online celebrity Ola Englund has launched another instrument from its “Made in Europe”, European Master Series. This model, a bolt on Type AB in Carbon Black with Evertune bridge is the most popular Solar Guitar configuration to be offered from the European made series to date. As with previous European Master Series models, the company again offers players ‘Best in Class’ quality and appointments.  Solar Guitars VP and product developer, Joe Delaney states, “To start the European production program we first focused on innovative new types ..read more
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Boutique Luthier Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan Debuts The Astro: An Eye-Catching Retrofuture Set Neck Guitar Built For Shred
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by Peter Hodgson
2M ago
Little Elm, TX – January 19, 2024 – Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro – a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock history.” The Astro is a Custom Series model, made to order in the USA in an array of hardware configurations & unique finishes. You may have noticed another Astro recently – longtime Sully artist Perfecto De Castro partnered with Soldano to use the Astro prototype guitar in demo videos for Soldano’s own Astro amplifier. Sully is attending the NAMM show, Astro prototype in tow, at booth 471 ..read more
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INTERVIEW: Walter Trout
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by Peter Hodgson
4M ago
Walter Trout is that rare breed, a true blues journeyman with an enviable resume and an inimitable voice on the guitar. His sound is lyrical, earthy, bold, capable of both energy and restraint, but always impeccably phrased and with an unearthly sense of playing with time, drifting on, off and around the beat in a way that just can’t be taught: that kinda stuff has to be lived and felt. I caught up with Walter ahead of his 2024 Australian tour. Walter: Hi, Peter.  Peter: Hi Walter! We’ve talked before, but over the phone before all this Zoom stuff became a thing. So, I have a g ..read more
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Wanna see the most f**ked up yet great rockstar bios ever?
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by peter.j.hodgson
8M ago
This is from the KISS Dynasty tour programme. How great is it? I love how over-the-top the whole thing is. It’s like if Brian De Palma wrote band bios. Bring these days back. The post Wanna see the most f**ked up yet great rockstar bios ever? appeared first on I Heart Guitar ..read more
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DigiTech/DOD Relaunches DOD Envelope Filter 440 Effects Pedal
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by Peter Hodgson
1y ago
Say, who likes great news? Like one of the coolest pedals ever, returning to production? Personally I love my DigiTech FX25 Envelope Filter, and a lot of players dig that thing, but a lot more lust after the DOD Envelope Filter 440. This pedal is kinda hard to find these days because nobody wants to sell them once they have one. But now it’s back in all its green glory! Here’s the press release. SALT LAKE CITY — DigiTech/DOD announces the eagerly anticipated relaunch of the DOD Envelope Filter 440 effects pedal. Suitable for guitar and bass players, the 440 is known for its vowel-like sounds ..read more
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Magnatone Unveils Four Unique Cosmetics
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by Peter Hodgson
1y ago
Magnatone has just unveiled four new colour ways for their Traditional collection. Take it away, press release! Magnatone Unveils Four Unique Cosmetics for the Traditional Collection Models are available to order in four color options at no extra charge ST. LOUIS, MO – February 9, 2023 – (GUITARpr) – With more and more requests for custom colors, Magnatone has just rolled out the four top requests over the years and is making them available for all Traditional Collection models at no extra cost to authorized dealers. Built in the tradition of the great American made tube combos of the ’6 ..read more
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DOD/DigiTech is BACK, baby!
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by Peter Hodgson
1y ago
A little while ago it was announced that iconic effects maker DOD/DigiTech had found a new home with Cor-Tek, the owners of the Cort brand. Well now the first product of the new arrangement has been announced and it’s a legacy stomp box that a lot of folks are going to want to get their Chuck Taylors on: the mighty Overdrive 250! Here’s the press release. Cor-Tek Formally Announces DigiTech/DOD Acquisition and Relaunch of DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 SEOUL, South Korea — Cor-Tek Corporation, the parent company of Cort Guitars, officially announces the acquisition of the DigiTech/DOD brand and an ..read more
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