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Kurzweil goes beyond the K2 workstations with the mighty K2700
By Ben Rogerson published
Is there anything it doesn’t do?

Charvel keeps the classy hotrodded shred vibe alive with its new 2021 models
By Jonathan Horsley published
Meet the all-new MJ Series, the super-playable additions to the Pro Mod Series plus two very cool new basses

Korg’s ARP 2600 M is a downsized remake of the classic semi-modular synth
By Ben Rogerson published
A smaller and more portable version of the ARP 2600 FS

The Korg DW-8000 returns in the form of the Modwave hybrid wavetable synthesizer
By Simon Arblaster published
... and the Kaoss pad is back with new functionality

Boss brings the TU-02 guitar tuner to your guitar headstock
By Rob Laing published
And the price is right too!

Korg goes back to its roots with the miniKorg 700FS, a new version of its first analogue synth
By Ben Rogerson published
Unique ‘sub keyboard’ can be used for phat leads and basses

Omar Rodríguez-López's signature Mariposa is the star of the show in Sterling by Music Man's sweet 2021 lineup
By Jonathan Horsley published
It is joined by the newly revised Cutlass CT50, fresh John Petrucci models and a 6-string Jason Richardson Cutlass

Taylor's medium scale Grand Theater acoustic guitar line gets two new models
By Rob Laing published
But they carry premium price tags

Fresh for 2021: PRS unveils a new-look Studio and Special Semi-Hollow, the Custom 24-08, and expands SE range
By Jonathan Horsley published
Narrowfield pickups, coil-taps, the SE Series now has a Custom 24 with a shallow violin body carve... It's all going on

PRS debuts a new body shape with the Fiore – a sumptuous new signature model for Mark Lettieri
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Lettieri's new doublecut is offered in three finish options and comes with a number of personal touches

Hammond’s SK Pro stage keyboard isn’t just an organ - it’s a synth as well
By Ben Rogerson published
Piano and Ensemble sections also included

Joe Bonamassa's Bonnie signature Strat pickups with Seymour Duncan revealed
By Rob Laing published
The set is based on the pickups in one of Joe's favourite guitars – a '55 hardtail

PRS shoots for the moon with a new limited edition Lunar Ice finish for John Mayer's signature Silver Sky
By Jonathan Horsley published
With a limited run of 1000 guitars, you'd best be quick...

Fender celebrates its 75th anniversary in style with series of Commemorative guitars and basses
By Rob Laing published
Strats, Teles and Precision, Jazz Basses available in USA and Mexican versions

Ibanez has all shred bases covered with its 2021 lineup of RG electrics
By Jonathan Horsley published
The O.G. shred guitar is revised with stunning new finishes and pickup options across its RG, RGA and RGD series models

ESP's 30th Anniversary KH-3 Spider is a Metallica fan's dream come true
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight... Kirk Hammett's Black Album-era signature singlecut is back!

Ibanez extends its acclaimed AZ range with a seven-string guitar
By Rob Laing published
Rosewood fingerboards are on the menu too with a six-string model featuring new pickups

Dean pays tribute to Dimebag Darrell with its new Dime Razorback Rust reissue
By Rob Laing published
The return of a previous limited US custom guitar
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