A weekly round-up of the latest guitar gear news, from new electric guitars to amp modeler updates.
Fender Player II Modified
A new line of souped-up Fender Player II guitars has been released, featuring upgrades such as locking tuners, Noiseless pickups, and a range of new finishes.
- New finishes, TUSQ nuts, and locking tuners are available across the collection, which includes Strats, Teles, and basses.
- The Player II Modified range is still relatively affordable, making it an attractive option for players looking to upgrade their instruments.
For more information on the Fender Player II Modified range, visit Fender’s website.
PRS MT 15 and Archon Classic
PRS has released an updated version of its MT 15 amp head, which features a new overhauled Lead channel and a push/pull Treble pot for accessing additional tones.
| Amp Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Lead Channel | A Dumble-inspired Lead channel, allowing for a range of high-gain tones. |
| Pull/Pull Treble Pot | A new feature that allows for a range of vintage, crunchier mid-gain tones. |
The updated MT 15 amp head is part of PRS’s Archon series, which offers a range of versatile and reliable guitar amps.
Chase Bliss x Analog Man Brothers AM
The highly-anticipated Chase Bliss Brothers AM pedal has been released, in collaboration with legendary engineer Mike Piera, AKA Analog Man.
The Brothers AM is an expanded tribute to the King of Tone that lets players explore the legendary overdrive’s coveted circuit in brand new ways.
The pedal has sold out, but Chase Bliss has promised that more will be available in the future.
Jackson Misha Mansoor Pro Series
Jackson has released a new range of Misha Mansoor signature guitars, featuring EverTune and hardtail variants.
- Accoutrements such as Jackson MM1 pickups and stainless steel frets are present across the range.
- The new guitars are designed for metal players, and feature a range of upgraded features.
Taylor Guitars x Guitar Center Sunset Blvd Collection
Guitar Center has teamed up with Taylor Guitars to release an exclusive Sunset Boulevard collection.
- The collection includes a GS Mini, 214ce DLX, and 414ce Studio, all featuring a tasty Sunset Edgeburst finish.
- Each guitar features torrefied Sitka spruce tops, Indian rosewood back and sides, and either Taylor ES2 or ES-B electronics.
For more information on the Taylor Guitars x Guitar Center Sunset Blvd Collection, visit Taylor’s website.
Blackstar Plugins Update
Blackstar has released a free update to its digital catalog, adding a custom IR Loader and seamless IR experience.
- Custom IR Loader
- Seamless IR experience
For more information on the Blackstar plugins update, visit Blackstar’s website.
Knaggs The Genie
Knaggs has released a new guitar, the Genie, which is a fully-fledged tribute to David Bowie.
- Only 15 of the specially tailored Kenai hollowbodies will be made.
- Each guitar features Crème and Rose Gloss finishes with Blue Stained binding, a Lightning Bolt f-hole, and Bare Knuckle Mule humbuckers.
For more information on the Knaggs The Genie, visit Knaggs’ website.
