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From adding subtle depth to your guitar sound, to replicating the space of rooms and concert halls, these highly-recommended reverb pedals will end the dry spell on your tone.

Positive Grid updates their popular iOS amp designer/modeler Bias Amp to v1.5.12, now Amp Match compatible.

Paul Reed Smith unveils the PRS P245 Semi-Hollow, a short-scale guitar with LR Baggs/PRS piezo system.

Epiphone expand their archtop line with the updated Joe Pass Emperor-II PRO, now with coil-tapping pickups.

IK Multimedia announces the availability of the new iRig UA digital effects processor and audio interface, designed for connecting your guitar or bass to an Android device.

PRS Guitars update the McCarty model, now featuring 58/15 Pickups with coil-split, a thicker back and a Stoptail bridge.

Guild Guitars introduces the M-140E an all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitar with '60s style design and cosmetics.

Suhr and long time collaborator Pete Thorn release their version of the '50s PAF style humbucker - the Thornbucker.

Seymour Duncan unveils the Mark Holcomb Alpha & Omega pickups, a pair of humbuckers ideal for progressive metal.

Based on our experience and research, these are the stand-out semi hollow body brands & models, elegant instruments that deliver great sounding versatile tones.

Dunlop expands their bass effects line with the new MXR Bass Distortion pedal, co-designed by Fuzzrocious Pedals founder Ryan Ratajski.

Railhammer expands their pickup line with the new Alnico Grande pickup, voiced to cover the in-betweens of vintage and modern sounding pickups.

These select acoustic guitar cases will give you one less thing to worry about when traveling with your precious instrument.

Warwick and the U2 bassist continue their collaboration, resulting in the Adam Clayton Streamer CV Signature Bass.

The purpose of this guide is to give you an understanding of the basic equipment you'll want to have for recording at home to your computer.

Reverend Guitars bring back the Charger 290 Limited Edition model with a 2015 re-release, now with additional three new color options.

Rocktron introduces the updated version of their guitar noise reduction pedal, the new Hush2x, now with two channels.

Here is our selection of the best classical guitars, covering both boutique instruments built by small scale luthiers (as opposed to small scale classical guitars) and readily available mass produced guitars.

Brian Ray gets a signature guitar from Gibson for 2015, a Bigsby vibrato with Vibramate equipped SG Standard.

Here is the most affordable Carlos Santana signature guitar to date, the PRS SE Standard Santana.

The Black Angel is a new passive soundhole-mounted magnetic pickup for acoustic guitars from DiMarzio.

Recording King expands their Dirty 30's lineup with the new tailpiece-equipped Harmonella Triple O acoustic guitar.

Greg Howe gets a new signature guitar from Carvin Guitars called the GH24, built to the virtuoso's specifications.

Gibson and the Rolling Stones guitarist team up to create the Ron Wood L-5S, based on the original release from the '70s.

You can now nominate your favorite female music professional for the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) annual "She Rocks Award".

Add programmable multi-effect switching control to your analog pedals with the new Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK3.

The Tech 21 Boost Comp is an all-analog compressor pedal that features FET-based circuitry and built-in boost.

Warwick announces the availability of the new German Pro Series, now built, setup and shipped from their home country.

McCaffrey Audio releases the Reactor Boost Compressor pedal, designed to work with both humbucker and single-coil equipped guitars.

The Keeley Electronics Dynatrem is a new tremolo pedal that is designed to be dynamic and responsive to your playing.

The Bud from Henriksen Amps is a 2-channel multipurpose combo amp that can handle guitars and microphones.

Seymour Duncan welcomes another addition to their expanding guitar effect pedal line, the Shapeshifter Stereo Tremolo.

MOD Kits DIY introduces the upgraded version of their Do-It-Yourself tube amplifier kit, now with added features.

B.C. Rich unveils a new line of acoustic guitars, with the dreadnought style BCR6N being the flagship model.

German guitar builder Framus unveils the newly improved Mayfield Legacy semi-hollow body guitar, part of the overhauled Pro Series line of instruments.

Dean Zelinsky Guitars introduces the LaVoce, a lightweight electric guitar with single-coil, humbucker and piezo pickups.

EarthQuaker Devices introduces the Levitation reverb, a tribute to the Levitation music festival in Austin.

Electro Harmonix introduces a miniaturized version of their popular polyphonic octave generator, the Nano POG.

DigiTech unveils the DOD Gunslinger pedal, featuring a newly-designed MOSFET circuit that allows for a wide range of distortion tones.

PRS continues to celebrate their 3 decade milestone with a new commemorative electric guitar for left handed players - the 30th Anniversary Lefty Custom 24.

Marshall Amplification introduces the Astoria Series, tube amps that feature hand-wired, point to point circuits.

DigiTech unveils the Obscura Altered Delay pedal, featuring four delay types with extended control over the shape and timing of the repeats.

Keeley Electronics releases the Sojourner Fuzz Verb, a fuzz and multi-reverb effect pedal in one stompbox package.

Roland introduces the new Boss SY-300 Guitar Synthesizer, an analog style synthesizer effect pedal for guitar.

Taylor Guitars expand their maple 600 Series with the new 612ce 12-Fret acoustic guitar, featuring traditional neck and slotted headstock design.

Boss introduces the PW-3 Wah in time for Musikmesse 2015, a compact space-saving analog wah pedal with two modes.

Orange Amplification introduces the Bax Bangeetar pedal, a pre-amplifier with advanced EQ controls in pedal format.

Schertler Group introduces the new Giulia Y, a 2-channel compact amplifier combo for acoustic instruments.

Radial Engineering announces the availability of the full-featured amplifier attenuator and direct box, the Headload.

BluGuitar introduces two new guitar cabinets, NanoCab and FatCab, both will be unveiled at Musikmesse 2015.

Line 6 releases v2.6 software update for their POD HD line of multi-effects and amp modeling guitar processors.

Rocktron introduces the Velocity 100 LTD, an upgraded version of their rackmount guitar poweramp.

Boulder Creek introduces the Remington line of acoustic guitars, headlined by the dreadnought shape Stagemaster.

Vox Amplification expand their flagship Custom Series tube amplifier line with a 10-watt inbetween model, the AC10C1.

Radial Engineering announces the availability of the JDI Stereo direct box, a Jensen transformer equipped passive DI.

C. F. Martin & Co. introduces the D-35E 50th Anniversary Ltd Ed, featuring the company's Vintage Tone System (VTS).

The Loar introduces the LH-302 single-cutaway archtop, based on classic jazzboxes but with a comfortable 1.5" thin body.

Warwick updates the Custom Shop Corvette $$ electric bass for 2015, now featuring hand-selected flamed maple top.

Chase Bliss Audio introduces the Gravitas tremolo, a feature packed pedal with a wealth of controls for deep tone shaping.

Oakland Axe Factory unveils the Falcon, a customizable headless electric guitar available in 6/7/8 string configurations.

Truetone, formerly known as Visual Sound, releases latest version of their flagship pedal, the Jekyll & Hyde V3.

Larrivée Guitars introduce the special edition 03 Series OM-03Z acoustic guitar, featuring solid Zebrano back and sides.

Moog Music expands the Minifooger line with the new MF Chorus pedal, featuring all-analog bucket brigade circuitry.

The Les Paul Foundation announces the kick-off event to the year-long celebration Les Paul's 100th Birthday.

C.F. Martin & Co. expand their Custom Shop line with the new CS-00041-15, featuring solid cocobolo back and sides.

Gibson teams up with jewelers to create "Eden of Coronet", an SG guitar embellished with $2 million worth of diamonds!

Taylor specialists are back on the road going through various guitar stores and retail outlets for the 2015 continuation of their Taylor Guitars Road Shows.

GHS expands their electric bass strings offering with the Round Core Bass Boomer set, available in sets of four, five or six.

Caparison Guitars bring back their double-cutaway Angelus guitar as the Ltd. Ed. hand-crafted Custom Line 2015 (CL15).

EVH Gear released a video of Eddie Van Halen demoing the 5150IIIS Stealth and discussing the story behind its design.

Electro-Harmonix introduces the Holy Grail Neo, another addition to their popular "Nano" compact sized pedals.

Paul Reed Smith Guitars introduces the SE Alex Lifeson signature acoustic-electric, featuring a thinline body design.

Inspire others with your own musical story and get a shot at winning Guitar Center gift cards by joining the TakeLessons Ultimate Gear Giveaway.

Artiphon Instrument 1 is a versatile instrument/controller that can be played like a guitar, piano and other instruments.

See for yourself how PRS build their guitars and amps at the Stevensville Maryland Factory via a guided factory tour.

ESP updates the USA made Horizon II electric guitar for 2015, now featuring a sharper six-a-side headstock shape.

Fender and Country Summer music festival announces the Fender Contender Challenge, a talent competition open for country music acts.

John Hornby Skewes and Paul Tebbutt join forces yet again for a new acoustic guitar release, the Pilgrim Mayflower Deluxe VPG900N with solid cedar top and contoured fiberglass body.

Electro-Harmonix brings back the Bad Stone Phase Shifter, now available in a compact modern diecast stompbox format.

PRS expands their S2 line with the new S2 Vela, the company's first production model with an offset body shape.

Framus launches Legacy acoustic guitars, starting out with Dreadnought, Grand Auditorium, Folk and Parlor models.

Now here is a nifty new gear for guitarists, techs and luthiers, the Grundorf GMT-004 Guitar Maintenance Table, a portable toolbox/guitar table.

Warwick unveil the Stu Hamm Signature Bass, a customized version of their Streamer Broadneck model.

GHS expands their electric guitar strings offering with the new Thin Core and Thick Core Boomers, designed for two different playing styles.

Keeley Electronics is now shipping the new Mini Katana Clean Boost, a miniature version of their popular Katana pedal.

Ibanez expands their Roadcore series with the Japan-made, Seymour Duncan equipped Prestige RC1320 .

Washburn Guitars announces the immediate availability of five new Rover travel guitar models, three of which feature exotic wood.

Suhr Guitars further expands their line of effects with the new Rufus ReLoaded, a fuzz pedal with octave-up effect.

Gibson Memphis releases a limited edition Trini Lopez ES-335 for 2015, distinguished by its ebony finish.

Electro-Harmonix unveils the Good Vibes pedal, the company's modern take on the '60s era Uni-vibe modulation effect.

Wampler introduces the Plexi-Drive Deluxe, an upgraded version of their popular overdrive pedal with improved tone shaping features.

Mod Kits DIY introduces the Contortionist II, a pedal building kit that will let you create an all-analog fuzz box.

Keeley Electronics introduces the Aurora Reverb pedal, featuring three essential reverb modes - Room, Hall and Plate.

DigiTech introduces the TRIO Band Creator, a smart auto-accompaniment pedal that automatically generates bass and drum parts based on your playing.

The Fender Tim Armstrong HC, Rancid guitarist's signature acoustic-electric, is now available in limited edition Ghost White finish.

Gibson's flagship model gets an update, here we look at what's new with the Gibson Les Paul Supreme 2015.

The Gretsch G6120SH Brian Setzer Hot Rod is now available in a new assortment of colors including standouts like blond and green sparkle finish.

C.F. Martin & Co. unveil the Ed Sheeran X Signature Edition, their 2nd collaboration with the popular singer-songwriter.

Ibanez introduces the second Eric Krasno signature EKM10T, another double cutaway semi-hollow but priced lower.

The agricultural fields of Pampas, Argentina are home to a group of trees that form the outline of a guitar when viewed from above.