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Eastman Guitars expand their 00 Series of Parlor style guitars with two new models, the all mahogany E1000-M and Red Spruce/Rosewood model E2000.

The PRS SE Kestrel Bass is one of the first two basses to ever come out of the company's affordable SE product line.

Gibson Guitars add the iconic Explorer to their 120th Anniversary limited edition guitars, aptly named Explorer 120.

Seymour Duncan unveils the 805 Overdrive Pedal, featuring active 3-band EQ and wider gain range.

T-Rex Effects introduce Quint Machine, an octave pedal that provides octave up, octave down and fifth up harmonies.

Fender introduces the Micro ABY pedal, one of the four new micro-sized pedals from the famous guitar gear maker.

Roland introduces the new Cube -10GX, a compact amp with COSM amp modeling and recording.

Eastman Guitars introduce the T486-RB Ray Benson signature, a double cutaway semi-hollow with Lollar pickups.

Positive Grid unveils the Windows and Mac OS X plug-in versions of their innovative amp designer and modeler Bias.

PRS unveils the SE Kingfisher bass guitar, a dual humbucker double-cutaway 4-string bass with swamp ash body.

Cordoba unveils the latest addition to their premium Luthier series, the GK Pro Maple nylon-string guitar.

T-Rex Diva Drive is the brand's latest overdrive pedal, a compact dirtbox that lets you blend in your clean tone.

For the first time in PRS history, their flagship Custom 24 guitar comes with a semi-hollow body with f-hole.

Gibson Guitars celebrate their 120th anniversary with the new limited run SG Standard 120, featuring commemorative details.

Tanglewood Guitars introduce new solid cedar top acoustics to their mid-priced Java Series, the TWJD and TWJD-CE.

T-Rex Effects introduces the Shafter Wah, a versatile wah pedal with 3 distinct voices, slope control and boost.

Transform your guitar sound into an electric organ with the new Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine pedal.

Digitech brings back the DOD Evelope Filter 440, an auto-wah pedal that adds vowel-like qualities to your sound.

Fender adds a classic offset body shape to their U.S. made bass guitar lineup, the American Standard Jaguar Bass.

HSN sold over 22,000 Keith Urban "Light The Fuse" entry level guitar packages within 8 hours of release!

2014 sees another semi-hollow Les Paul release, this time as part of the ES Series - the Gibson Memphis ES - Les Paul.

Moog brings back their analog delay pedal, the MF-104M Super Delay, for a limited production run of 560 units.

Cordoba introduces the 55FCE Limited, a special edition Gipsy Kings signature guitar with Ziricote back and sides.

DigiTech unveils Drop, a dedicated polyphonic pitch shifter pedal designed for instant drop tuning.

Positive Grid updates JamUp Multi Effects, their flagship guitar and bass iOS app, with three new expansion packs and other extra features.

Floyd Rose launched their online Custom Shop, where you can custom build a tremolo system for your guitar.

The new Wampler Latitude Deluxe Tremolo pedal is now available, featuring analog signal path with digital control.

Cort Guitars expand their affordable acoustic guitar line with the MR600F, featuring Fishman Isys Plus preamp.

Gibson Memphis celebrates the 65th birthday of Lucille by releasing a special anniversary model for 2014.

British string manufacturer Rotosound introduce new eco-friendly airtight packaging and color coded ball ends.

Led Zeppelin is in plagiarism trouble yet again, this time for allegedly lifting the famous intro of Stairway to Heaven from an obscure instrumental called Taurus.

Gotham Stands is set to release their innovative modular guitar stand with automatic trap arm this summer.

The Edge and Bono help Fender's rehabilitation efforts by joining the corporation’s board of directors.

Gibson unveils the new ES-335 Studio, a relatively affordable alternative to their popular semi-hollow body guitar.

Todd, Michael & James, Inc (TMJ) release the updated version of their video analysis software - Video Surgeon.

First introduced in 1984, Dean Markley brings back the CD60 and CD30 tube amps into their production line.

Molten Voltage introduces the Tempode pedal, designed for conveniently synchronizing all your MIDI clock compatible pedals.

Carvin introduces the Neil Zaza Signature NZ624, a hot-rodded version of the CT624 California Carved Top model.

Electro-Harmonix introduces the Nano Bass Big Muff pedal, a compact distortion/fuzz effect bass.

Analog Alien releases the Alien Bass Station (ABS) multi-effects pedal for bass, featuring three effects in one unit.

Guitar Center decided to terminate their 20-year relationship with music gear manufacturer Music Group.

Sweetwater presents GearFest '14, continuing their free annual music trade show at Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Schertler releases the DYN-AG6 Transducer, an active contact microphone for acoustic guitars.

Gibson strays from traditional LP design yet again with this year's Les Paul Supreme, featuring jazz box inspired looks and sounds.

Electro-Harmonix introduces the new Deluxe Big Muff Pi, featuring expanded tone shaping controls.

Wampler Pedals is the latest manufacturer to join the AmpliTube Custom Shop collection, with two of their stompboxes officially modeled by IK Multimedia.

Line 6 updates the AMPLIFi Remove app to v1.1, featuring improved search function and social media integration.

Takamine added four new models to their G Series line of guitars, the GD20CE, GN20CE, GN10 and GN10CE.

TC Electronic introduces four new Mini Pedals, the Flashback Mini Delay, Shaker Mini Vibrato, Corona Mini Chorus and Vortex Mini Flanger.

Breedlove Music present their 2014 acoustic bass guitar line up, the Studio Bass, Solo Bass and Pursuit Bass.

Monster releases new versions of their Rock, Bass and Acoustic cables, featuring technology that emphasizes the inherent frequencies needed by specific instrument types.

TC-Helicon introduces Play Acoustic, a vocal processor with built-in effects for acoustic guitar.

Ernie Ball presents the Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, made from a mix of aluminum and copper that is said to provide improved projection, clarity and corrosion resistance.

Epiphone releases more museum-quality reissues this year, and one worthy of mention is the Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by "1939" Century Amp.

Railhammer introduces new signature humbucker pickup co-designed by Fu Manchu guitarist Bob Balch.

Fender shares the story behind the Custom Shop Double-Neck Jazzmaster that they built for Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen.

The Music Man Majesty is John Petrucci newest signature guitar, available in 6 or 7 string versions.

DigiTech is now shipping the next-generation Bass Whammy, upgraded with advanced polyphonic note tracking and pitch detection optimized for bass.

Gibson introduces the Les Paul Long Scale, featuring a Strat-like scale length of 25.5"!

Cordoba Music Group announces intent to purchase the Guild guitar brand from Fender.

D'Addario releases the NYXL strings, claimed to be the strongest electric guitar strings ever made.

Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson teams up with Gibson to create his new signature ES-335.

Guitar effects have come a long way...

PRS Guitars release a small batch of left-handed Custom 24 electric guitars for 2014, available in four finishes.

Suhr updates the design of the Koko Boost pedal, now made smaller and with more sonic versatility.

Gibson honors folk music legend Woody Guthrie by building guitars made from the wood of his childhood home.

A number of Beatles memorabilia will go to the highest bidder at Julien's Auctions Music Icons 2014, most notable of which is Beatles used Rickenbacker.

The CS-00S-14 with its premium appointments is the most distinct looking guitar among Martin's 2014 new models.

Fender is set to end the production of US-made Ovation guitars in their New Hartford Connecticut facility.

In celebration of Taylor Guitars' 40th anniversary, one lucky fan will have his dream custom guitar built for free!

MOD Kits DIY introduces The Contortionist High Octane Fuzz, a customizable fuzz box with layered octave overtones.

Fender Custom Shop gave their master guitar builders free reign to design and build their dream guitars, resulting in a new limited edition line of guitars called the Master Design Series.

Gibson Custom releases the Joe Bonamassa "SkinnerBurst" 1959 Les Paul, a limited run recreation of the artist's favorite workhorse guitar.

Suhr expands their pedal line with the new Rufus, a dual-voiced fuzz pedal with built-in 3-band EQ.

Breedlove Guitars introduce their new affordable entry-level guitar line, the 2014 Discovery Series.

Gibson and TASCAM team up to create Memory Cable, an instrument cable with built-in audio recording.

MXR continues their extended 40th anniversary celebration by giving one lucky fan a vintage 1976 Distortion+ pedal.

Eureka releases Buitar OMB1 and Baitar OMB2, bass and guitar hybrids that play like standard guitar.

Cort announces the availability of the new L300VF acoustic guitar, featuring solid Adirondack spruce top.

Radial Engineering announces the shipping availability of the compact signal buffer box, SB-15 Tailbone.

Boss introduces the GT-001, a tabletop guitar processor and USB audio interface designed for home studios.

Apple meets Orange with the new AmpliTube Orange app, featuring digitized replicas of popular Orange amplifiers.

One aspect of lead guitar that I believe is grossly overlooked is the art of structuring a guitar solo.

Fender Custom Shop launches the Artisan Series, a new line of handcrafted guitars that feature highly figured wood.

The Loar unveils the LH-301T, their latest fully hollow body electric archtop guitar that features a thin body profile.

Boss GP-10 is a compact multi-effects and instrument modeling pedal, featuring Roland GK pickup compatibility.

Martin Guitars, Eric Clapton and Hiroshi Fujiwara collaborate for the third time to create the OM-ECHF Navy Blues.

Tombstone Case Company is ESP's newest division, tasked to create a new line of graphic-designed guitar cases.

Taylor Road Show returns for 2014, touring the US and Europe with the brand's experts and latest guitars.

Fender announces the availability of collectible MLB-themed Stratocasters, featuring official team logos and imagery.

Morley introduces the M2 Series, featuring two new active wah-wahs and three new passive expression pedals.

April 1, 2014, Fort Wayne, Indiana – It’s a common problem among guitar players: a thin pick sounds best for rhythm strumming and funk. But a heavy pick works well for lead playing.

T-Rex introduces the Replay Box, a compact stereo delay pedal with up to 3 seconds of delay.

Washburn introduces the Nuno Bettencourt Signature N4CV, supercharged with carbon fiber fretboard!

Gibson introduces the Skunk Baxter Firebird, featuring artist approved specs and three mini-humbucker pickups.

Catalinbread releases the Topanga Spring Reverb, a stompbox based on vintage outboard spring reverb units.

Parker Guitars announce pickup upgrade for their USA Fly and MaxxFly humbucker equipped guitars.

Peavey Electronics update their affordable ValveKing line of tube amps with four new models that feature modern performance and recording capabilities.

Fender brings back the F-Series with an all-new line up of '70s era styled acoustic guitars.

Epiphone introduces their first self-tuning acoustic-electric guitar, the FT-350SCE with Min-ETune.