Rob Power
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![Gold all over, just as Lester wanted it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4f5639bf59e57efbc78f7519498ecab3-320-80.jpg)
Gibson honours Les Paul with limited edition Tribute guitar
By Rob Power last updated
1952 spec Les Paul Tribute features trapeze tailpiece and all the trimmings
![Get yourself some quality Killswitch time with Roadrunner Records](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2da2a3c5fecf1297c34199327863fa3-320-80.jpg)
Win tickets to a Killswitch Engage masterclass
By Rob Power last updated
Tickets to British Music Experience event up for grabs
![Going for gold: the Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/62565b7abe6775f284a8d9d24789fa4c-320-80.jpg)
Gibson reveals Joe Bonamassa signature
By Rob Power last updated
Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Standard to feature '60s "asymmetrical" neck profile
![The Vestals: blurry by design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dcd54ec871a4d28604538ab6c0b63ef6-320-80.jpg)
On the radar: The Vestals
By Rob Power last updated
Chorus-laden pop scientists straight out of Newport
![What do you make of the N-225?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bf668309e23ecc13254157ed6ee898c3-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013 VIDEO: Gibson launches new body shape
By Rob Power last updated
Open chambered body, split f-holes and go-faster paint job for new design
![Check out our pick of the best guitar gear this year](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/edb33856d6587c5453b4a98f50d1b03d-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: the best new guitar gear
By Rob Power last updated
The best guitars, amps and effects that debuted at Anaheim this year…
![Four new limited run Ovations have been announced for 2013](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/41182d3d37bf7ce0752db4a2fe032e35-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Ovation unveils new additions
By Rob Power last updated
Flamed Koa models joined by carbon fibre-topped mandolin
![Take this tiny box everywhere you go and you'll never be short of rhythms](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e28401c35d666d083334c8749d460df9-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013 VIDEO: Vox debuts MINI5 Rhythm
By Rob Power last updated
Pint size modelling amp will suit guitarist on the go
![Money to burn? Then this one's for you...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/951a0b40cd66895230e2166c91c3399f-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Gibson introduces Joe Perry 1959 Les Paul
By Rob Power last updated
"It's got everything a great Les Paul is supposed to have."
![The locked and loaded M-4 is possibly the first weapons-grade Gibson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9456bd6de274ff4d1d693603e87eb828-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Gibson rolls out Jason Hook M-4 Sherman
By Rob Power last updated
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist unloads tank-busting signature
![Prepare to give that B string the bending of its life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6a7c92d9f05dae33232aa811ff793a08-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Gibson launches Music City JR. with B-Bender
By Rob Power last updated
B-Bender loaded guitar built for "Nashville sound"
![Here's the rather pretty '57 Bandmaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d9e2b2b18ad031749fb3b3e78c508c27-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Fender expands amp line
By Rob Power last updated
'57 Bandmaster joins updated Mustang range and Acoustasonic 15
![The JTV-89F is available in both black...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c7c8260e2955b97c4f769762022b263e-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Line 6 unveils JTV-89F
By Rob Power last updated
New James Tyler model pushes Variax further than ever before
![Top hat not included](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ee9b6858c5275a30cfb45cb6c81bbe9-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Marshall debuts SL-5 Slash Signature Combo
By Rob Power last updated
5 watt Class A signature amp rolled out in Anaheim
![The Hellwin: lock up your daughters, unless you want them sacrificed to an angry pagan god](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/539deadf87dbce508e9f51bd12bb28fc-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Schecter unleashes Hellwin series
By Rob Power last updated
Collaboration with Avenged Seveonfold guitarist has hellish results
![The Harmonise packs an awful lot in to its compact size](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7e39d9263e847fa713ab29eabc7dc5f0-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Eventide launches H9 Harmoniser
By Rob Power last updated
IOS device compatible pedal makes its debut
![These Vypyrs can handle... well, anything](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f4f5a00830d69ada99d5cb1fd5c9a172-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Peavey introduces Vypyr VIP series
By Rob Power last updated
New series features variable instrument input
![A blood-smothered axe? Go on then...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a9a944ed9e000b6cfa8306ef4b1ac512-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Peavey launches The Walking Dead licensed products
By Rob Power last updated
Fancy a guitar with a hunger for brains? Now's your chance...
![Fuzzy logic: the new Fuzz Face Mini will take up less space on your 'board](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99cc3accbce94f5b4c5aa0185e31a5af-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Dunlop launches Fuzz Face Mini and MXR Talk Box
By Rob Power last updated
Pedalboard-friendly stompboxes make debut in Anaheim
![Are you a valve fanatic? Then you'll want one of these...](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0df3d4d4a5c42277f66f8de6c1944e2b-320-80.jpg)
NAMM2013 VIDEO: Orange launches DIVO VT1000 Valve Tester
By Rob Power last updated
First keynote rolls out "low cost way to match, test and grade valves"
![The shy and retiring Steve](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/37412a61e9cea14955dd206d512e2b3d-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Seymour Duncan rolls out Steve Harris pickups
By Rob Power last updated
Iron Maiden bassist unleashes signature pickups
![Caution: may result in accidental inter-dimensional effects processing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/648fe20323aae87973616f8ae46bfa9c-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2013: Pigtronix introduces Quantum Time Modulator pedal
By Rob Power last updated
Take a trip into a parallel with new effects pedals
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