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Carl Martin has unveiled the CM Acoustic, a 300-watt full-range amplifier developed for acoustic performers who need studio-quality clarity at stage volume. Developed and assembled in Denmark, it is designed to reproduce the natural character of acoustic instruments and vocals rather than impose the coloration of a traditional combo amplifier.At the core of the CM Acoustic are two custom-designed 6.5-inch Carl Martin SU65147CM full-range drivers. The system preserves pick attack, harmonic […]

In design and engineering terms, a vintage fuzz is a comparatively basic thing. And most of the earliest vintage fuzzes evolved from common ancestry. But as we’ve discovered in the intervening years, even small differences in a simple design can mean profound shifts in performance and personality.The first Tone Bender, the MK I, for instance, was a close relative of the Maestro FZ-1 (of “Satisfaction” fame.) The MK II was a more potent evolution—made most famous, probably, by Jimmy […]

Taylor Guitars has released five new Next Generation 12-fret Grand Concert models: the PS12ce 12-Fret, K22ce 12-Fret Special Edition, 712ce 12-Fret, 552ce (12-String) and 512ce 12-Fret. Spanning an array of tonewood pairings and appointment packages across Taylor’s 500, 700, Koa and Presentation Series, the lineup pairs the playing comfort of the 12-fret design with a warm, articulate voice.Combined with the Grand Concert’s compact body and 24-⅞-inch scale length, the 12-fret configuration […]

Today SLIPKNOT unleash “Arsenal”, the first new song from the band in over three years. The anthemic release arrives with a music video directed by M Shawn Crahan – (clown), and stars Jackson White.The culture of Slipknot has spread much farther than anyone could have predicted when nine guys from Iowa put on masks and uniforms, and began challenging the globe to keep up. The band’s influence can now be seen and felt in the underground, in those artists headlining rock and pop festivals […]

PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with Muse at Lakewood Amphitheater outside Atlanta, where Matt Bellamy’s tech Chris Whitemyer and Chris Wolstenholme’s tech Jon Ashworth walked through a pair of rigs built on custom instruments, retired parts stockpiles, and a lot of MIDI. Have a look at some quick highlights below, and tune into the new Rig Rundown for all the details.Brought to you by D’Addario.Number OneBellamy’s main Manson MB gets played at least half the show—ash body, maple […]