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Seymour Duncan introduces the Studio Bass Compressor, a soft-knee compressor effect pedal designed for bass guitars.

Paul Vo is cooking another innovative guitar gear, the Vo Wand, an innovative handheld controller that manipulates string vibrations to produce synth like guitar sounds.

Suhr Guitars introduce the 2015 Collection "The One", a special limited run instrument that highlights the beauty of quilted maple.

This is your guide to the best tuners for acoustic guitars - it includes information on the major types of tuners and recommendations to help you find the tuner that will fit your needs.

Epiphone introduces the Blueshawk Deluxe, a semi-hollow guitar that was previously part of Gibson's lineup.

The Fender Classic Series '60s Jaguar Lacquer is a modern reproduction of the original Jaguar that was first released in the '60s.

Guitarsite.com has launched Parlor.Guitars, a website dedicated to traditional and modern small bodied guitars.

The Martin 000-15M Burst is the company's latest all-solid mahogany acoustic, wrapped in subtle sunburst finish.

Ibanez worked with Paul Stanley of Kiss to design and produce the Paul Stanley PS120, the artist's take on the exotic Iceman shape.

Duesenberg introduces the Alliance Series Joe Walsh, a double cutaway semi-hollow guitar built to artist specifications.

Roland teams up with guitar tone wizard Eric Johnson to recreate his signature tones via the Blues Cube Tone Capsule.

Electro-Harmonix introduces the Octavix, a late '60s style octave-up effect pedal with built-in fuzz effect.

Line 6 introduces a new multi-effects guitar processor that will combine modern wireless control convenience with their HD modeling technology, the Firehawk FX.

G&L introduces the MJ-5, a 5-string electric bass that combines traditional P/J style looks with modern active pickups.

Breedlove celebrates their 25th anniversary with a limited run release, the Kim Breedlove Signature, inspired by the first guitar they built.

Fender teams up with the Iron Maiden guitarist yet again for another variation of the Dave Murray Stratocaster.

Hammond USA's Leslie G is a pedal that digitally emulates the rotary Leslie Speaker sound in a guitar friendly package.

Taylor Guitars update the Baby Taylor Series, equipping them with the new Expression System Baby pickup.

Bugera expands their line of affordable tube amps with the T50 INFINIUM, a 50-Watt dual-channel amp head with reverb.

Gretsch introduces the newly updated G6120SSL Brian Setzer Nashville, now with Brian's TV Jones signature pickups.

Line 6 unveils the result of the first major collaboration between Line 6 and Yamaha, the Variax Standard, combining Yamaha's craftsmanship and Line 6 instrument modeling technology.

Peavey unveils two limited edition commemorative amplifiers that will only be available for 2015, the 50th Anniversary 6505+ head and 50th Anniversary Classic 30 112 combo.

Harman Digitech introduces the DOD Boneshaker, a high-gain distortion pedal with versatile 3-band parametric EQ.

Alvarez introduces the Grateful Dead Series signature guitars as part of the company's 50th Anniversary celebration, coincidentally, this year is also the band's 50th anniversary.

Orange Amplification unveils the Orange Twister Cable, featuring new technology that prevents cable kinks and tangles.

Electro-Harmonix unveils the Super Pulsar, a versatile tremolo effect pedal that comes packed with controls and features.

Cordoba introduces the GK Studio Limited, featuring Fishman Presys Blend Electronics and Ziricote back and sides.

Washburn Guitars introduce the WCG187CE, a seven-string acoustic-electric guitar with beveled top at the lower bout and a belly cut on the back.

B.C. Rich introduces the Mockingbird Contour X, an improved production model version with handcrafted-like arched quilted maple top.

Godin Guitars introduce their latest thinline semi-hollow body guitar, the Montreal Premiere Supreme, in lightburst flame high-gloss finish.

As part of their 40th Anniversary celebration, ESP is introducing five limited-edition models with detailed aesthetics.

Ibanez unveils two additions to the popular Steve Vai Signature line, the affordable Jem Jr, and the blue floral Jem77P.

Martin has just announced its line up of new guitars in time for the coming 2015 NAMM Show, the first one to catch my attention is the Dreadnought Junior, a miniaturized version of their most popular guitar shape.

Schecter Guitar Research introduces the Chris Poland Solo-6 FR Poltergeist, a single cutaway classic looking guitar with modern hardware.

Yamaha's entire Pacifica line of guitars is now available in the US with three additional models: the 611, 510 and 311.

Electro-Harmonix updates their popular flanger pedal, the Deluxe Electric Mistress, now with modern die-cast housing and true bypass.

Kemper Amps welcome the new year with a new foot controller for their popular amp modeler, the Profiler Remote.

Tanglewood is set to unveil the latest addition to their amplifier line at the 2015 NAMM Show, the T3 acoustic amplifier.

Cordoba Music Group will be exhibiting Guild branded guitars at NAMM for the first time this year, and part of their display will be Guild Starfire Guitars in black finish.

C.F. Martin & Co. celebrates the 50th anniversary of the D-35 model with a limited run edition, the Martin D-35 Brazilian 50th Anniversary guitar.

Epiphone welcomes 2015 with a new limited edition signature guitar, the Gary Clark Jr. "Blak and Blu" Casino.

IK Multimedia unveils the latest iteration of their popular guitar audio interface, iRig 2, with updated features and Android compatibility.

Electro-Harmonix follows up on their overdrive pedal with a low frequency friendly version, the Bass Soul Food.

Danish guitar pedal manufacturer T-Rex Effects is set to unveil their redesigned ToneTrunk pedalboards at the upcoming 2015 NAMM Show.

With so many variations, there is literally a Les Paul for everybody's taste, the latest of which is the Les Paul Traditional Mahogany Top.

ESP is debuting an entire new product line in 2015, the Tombstone acoustic-electric series, featuring their brand of edgy design and fast playability mixed with traditional building.

From adding subtle dynamics to your slow musical lines to going all out surf with your fast riffs, these top tremolo pedals are up for the job.

Hohner adds two new full-sized dreadnought acoustics to their A+ Student line of instruments, the A+ 305 and A+ 355.

Rolling Stone partnered with D'Addario to identify notable up-and-coming guitarists and feature them on the weekly Young Guns showcase.

T-Rex Engineering unveils the new Nitros, a hyper gain distortion pedal that comes with built-in 3-band EQ.

Seymour Duncan unveils the new Retribution active pickup, co-designed by Fear Factory's Dino Cazares available for 7 and 8-string electric guitars.

Positive Grid updates Bias Desktop with new "amp matched" presets that were personally created by popular guitarists.

Fender introduced their latest signature instrument, the Dee Dee Ramone Precision Bass, a modern reproduction of the bass he played with the popular punk rock band The Ramones.

Here's something interesting from Reddit, popular guitar tablature website Ultimate-Guitar received strong criticisms for their app download prompts.

PRS Guitars introduce the SE 30th Anniversary Custom 24, a special commemorative version of one of their more popular and affordable models.

Gibson introduces two new Bob Dylan Signature guitars, the Autographed SJ-200 Collector's Edition and the SJ-200 Player's Edition.

Electro-Harmonix releases another organ effect pedal for guitar, the C9 Organ Machine, featuring organ sounds from the late '60s and '70s.

PRS Guitars introduce the P245, a classic style single-cutaway electric guitar with built-in LR Baggs/PRS piezo system.

Cort unveils the new MBC-1 Matthew Bellamy Signature, the result of collaborative work with the Muse frontman.

Gibson introduces the Firebird 7, featuring the same neck-through-body design but with three ’57 Classic humbuckers.

Black Cherry introduces the Hollow Point Intonation System, a Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo add-on that simplifies intonation.

Digitech releases the Mosaic 12-String Effect, a pitch shifter pedal designed to emulate the sound of 12-string guitars.

AMPLIFi is now available in a compact amp head format, Line 6 names this new release as the AMPLIFi TT desktop guitar processor.

Eastwood Guitars teamed up with UK based graphic artist Vince Ray to create and release the Link Wray Tribute guitar.

Acoustic Amplification expand their A-Series line with the A40 and A1000 acoustic instrument amplifier, with built-in EQ and effects.

Fishman is now shipping the new Fluence active humbucker line, featuring "printed" magnetic coils that mimic great sounding pickups..

Vox Amps expand their miniature amp line with the new Mini5 Rhythm IV, with new ivory finish and metallic front grille.

Keeley Electronics releases the new GC-2 Limiting Amplifier, a modern compressor and hard-line limiter effect pedal.

Breedlove Stringed Instruments introduce the updated 2015 Stage Series acoustics, now with a new pickup system.

Reverend Guitars unveil the Charger 290 LE, an upgraded limited run version of the Charger 290 guitar.

Sweetwater is celebrating the Christmas season with a 24-day Holiday Giveaway, giving you a chance to win guitar and music production gear every day.

Jim Dunlop welcomes the Il Torino Overdrive to their MXR line, featuring switchable Boost and Overdrive modes.

Fishman introduces the Platinum Pro EQ, the company's latest analog preamp unit housed in a pedalboard friendly box.

Gibson Guitars unveil the Limited Edition Explorer Blackout, a rock and metal shred machine with a black overall theme.

Fender releases the FA-300CE Acoustic Slide Pack, a guitar bundle that comes with the Fender Slide USB audio adapter.

Gibson brings back the Dave Grohl ES-335 Signature for another limited run release, now with two finishes - Pelham Blue and Gold Metallic.

PRS Guitars celebrate their 30th Anniversary with an interesting video entitled "Then & Now: A Look Back on 30 Years of Guitar Making".

JHS introduce the Twin Twelve, a pedal that reproduces the preamp and overdrive tones of the Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve Amplifier.

Fender introduces the new Brown Derby Resonator, combining traditional design with a Tele-shaped headstock.

Gibson Guitars unveil the Robby Krieger 1954 Les Paul Custom, limited run replicas of Robby's workhorse guitar.

Samsung Professional Audio technology finally allows Android users to enjoy real-time amp and effects modeling.

Höfner Guitars introduce the limited edition Höfner Eco Violin, featuring composite material fretboards.

Xotic Pedals introduces the XW1 Xotic Wah, a modern take on the late '60s classic Clyde McCoy Wah.

Gretsch Guitars expand their Roots Collection with a limited run Jim Dandy Flat Top, the G9520-BRB.

Bogner Amplification launches the new Bogner PAF pickup set, built in conjunction with Arcane Pickups.

Gretsch Guitars unveil their latest limited edition instrument, a classic G6136T Falcon that comes in a soft blue finish.

Jim Dunlop introduces the "Band of Gypsys" Fuzz Face Mini, based on the Octavio circuit without the octave-up signal.

Digitech introduces the Polara Stereo Reverb, featuring seven Lexicon reverbs built into a regular sized pedal.

Esoterik Guitars introduce their most affordable guitar yet, the Korea-made dual-humbucker DR1 model.

Blackstar Amplification unveils the compact amplifier "Fly 3", a 2-channel battery powered portable combo amp.

Kemper Profiler is now more bass friendly, with over 50 professionally captured bass amp profiles.

Joe Satriani has just announced his plans for the 2015 G4 Experience, name dropping some of today's popular virtuosos.

Line 6 releases version 2.0 of the AMPLIFi Firmware and Remote App, making it compatible with Android devices.

PRS expands their S2 Series with three new all-mahogany guitars, the S2 Singlecut Standard, S2 Standard 22 and S2 Standard 24.

The Fender American Standard Telecaster now comes in HH configuration, featuring two vintage style humbuckers.

Way Huge by Jeorge Tripps introduces the Saucy Box Overdrive, featuring balanced ratio of clean and overdriven signals.

Gibson Guitars introduce the ES-335 Lemon Burst, wrapped in a finish that is not normally associated with the ES line.

Godlyke introduces the Maxon OD808X Overdrive Exxtreme Pedal featuring more gain and extended high frequencies.

Bid to meet your favorite rock stars, or take home signed merchandise at the Charitybuzz Rocktober Auction, with the proceeds going to various cause-oriented groups.

Fender Squier introduces the Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster guitar, featuring a longer 30" scale length.