Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown
Summer NAMM 2017: Pigtronix prepares Mothership 2 analogue synth pedal for landing
Downsized three-voice, user-friendly synth for guitar and bass
Meris introduces Enzo, “the ultimate synth pedal”
Multi-voice synthesizer handles monophonic and polyphonic textures plus arpeggiation
Seymour Duncan aims to “synthesize the ultimate fuzz tone” with Fooz analog synth pedal
Fuzz box designed for use with guitar, bass, synth and turntables
Akai's legendary Deep Impact bass guitar synth pedal is reborn as the Panda Audio Future Impact I
Muse and Jamiroquai favourite returns with 99 presets and desktop editor
TC-Helicon revolutionises the talk box with hoseless TalkBox Synth pedal
Stompbox allows guitarists to vocalise sounds with just a microphone
IK Multimedia releases Ampeg Collection 2 for AmpliTube iPhone/iPad
Classic bass amp and cab models land on iOS
IK Multimedia’s Dimebag Darrell Cowboys From Hell Collection now available on AmpliTube for iPhone and iPad
Pantera guitarist’s entire rig modelled with help from guitar tech Grady Champion
The world's smallest wireless mic could redefine your acoustic guitar sound
iSolo seeks to solve problems with piezo and under-saddle systems
Peavey releases Grind NTB 4, 5 and 6-string basses
Nicely priced, boutique-style bass guitars on the way to the UK
Mark Hoppus is selling a load of classic Blink-182 gear
Custom Groundskeeper Willie bass among auction items
Guthrie Govan: the 10 guitarists who blew my mind
To celebrate his 50th birthday, we revisit Guthrie's tribute to the players who inspired him
Gretsch G2420 Streamliner Hollow Body 2019
The budget hollowbody to beat is back with upgraded pickups
Gibson walking from Memphis as hollowbody production moves to Nashville
Guitar giant abandons plans to develop new Memphis factory
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
The belle of 2015's NAMM ball, the adorable TS Mini is made in Japan and packs the TS808's coveted JRC4558D IC chip: good start.
Fender American Performer Stratocaster
The Big F's most affordable US Strat is a workhorse saddled with bags and bags of tone
TC Electronic reveals PolyTune Clip Black polyphonic clip-on guitar tuner
Never one to pass up the opportunity to refinish a tuner, TC Electronic has unveiled a black version of its PolyTune Clip polyphonic clip-on guitar tuner.
TC Electronic has built a lightsaber out of 66 PolyTune Clips - and you could win it
Get in tune with the Force
NAMM 2018: D’Addario’s Clip-free Micro Tuner screws onto your guitar’s machineheads
Ned Steinberger-designed accessory promises “ultimate in discreet tuning”
Summer NAMM 2018: Korg releases Pitchclip 2 clip-on guitar tuner
Updated design promises improved detection and 24-hour battery life
Summer NAMM 2019: Electro-Harmonix pushes further into guitar accessories market with clip-on tuner
Cheap clip-on, EHX logo, job done
Mooer’s Preamp Live is the affordable amp modeller you’ve been waiting for
50 models, Tone Capture and IR loading onboard comprehensive pedal
Fractal Audio takes the fight to Line 6 with FM3 compact amp modeller and multi-effects pedal
Floor unit boasts Axe-Fx III interface and amp modelling
