Frankfurt 2009: Latest guitar news stories

DigiTech announces shipping of revolutionary TimeBender delay pedal

Guitars, News / Mon 6th Apr 2009 15:26 pm

digiDigiTech and UK distributor Sound Technology are pleased to announce shipping of the latest in its speciality range of creative pedals – the amazing TimeBender. Going beyond a traditional delay pedal, TimeBender combines a mind-blowing array of delay options together with the ability to easily create custom multi-tap delays and intelligent harmonies.

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Orange revamps Crush series guitar and bass amps

Guitars, News / Fri 3rd Apr 2009 14:56 pm

guitar-combosOrange always seem to have one of the coolest and certainly most distinctive stands at any show, and Frankfurt Musikmesse 2009 is no exception. Nestled amongst the iconic valve stacks, we noticed brand new updates on the popular entry level Crush series of guitar and bass combos.

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Trace Elliot celebrates its 30th year with a special promotional video.

Guitars, News, News, Tech / Fri 3rd Apr 2009 14:15 pm

Trace Elliot Cake BeforeThis year marks the 30th year since the Trace Elliot amplifier brand was first launched in Essex, UK. To commemorate this great occasion, a special promotional video has been commissioned.

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Taylor offers “Luthier Experience” through the Build To Order program

Guitars, News / Fri 3rd Apr 2009 11:58 am

TaylorGuitar enthusiasts dreaming of lustrous tonewood combinations, exquisite inlay details and custom features now have the opportunity to bring their dream guitars into existence through the Taylor Guitars’ Build To Order (BTO) program.

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Yamaha unveils nylon string electro-acoustic guitar range at Frankfurt

Guitars, News / Fri 3rd Apr 2009 09:54 am

Yamaha NCX2000Yamaha Guitars has announced the NX range, traditional nylon string acoustics with pickups and preamps, inspired by the genre-pushing playing of artists such as Rodrigo y Gabriela.

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Gibson’s Raw Power series unleashed on Musikmesse 2009

Guitars, News / Fri 3rd Apr 2009 09:14 am

Gibson Raw Power SGsGibson guitar is giving attendees at Musikmesse 2009 show the first chance to see the new raw and ready Gibson USA Raw Power Series guitars.

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Gibson launches Raw Power Series Les Pauls and SGs

Blog, Guitars, News / Thu 2nd Apr 2009 17:32 pm

raw-power-sgA visit to the Gibson stand revealed a couple of interesting new stripped-down electrics in the shape of the Raw Power SG and Les Paul, featuring all-maple construction and an array of satin finishes.

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Marshall unveils the new Haze series amplifiers

Guitars, News / Thu 2nd Apr 2009 16:00 pm

Marshall Haze40

Marshall has released details of its latest Haze amplifiers. The new amps combine portability, classic valve-based construction and on-board digital effects.

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Taylor introduces loaded pickguards for the SolidBody Classic

Guitars, News / Thu 2nd Apr 2009 09:39 am

Taylor SolidBody ClassicFor SolidBody Classic players looking to change the complete tonal characteristics and appearance of their guitar, Taylor Guitars has introduced new loaded pickguards for a solderless, do-it-yourself experience.

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Vox releases the compact ToneLab ST

Guitars, News, News, Tech / Thu 2nd Apr 2009 08:47 am

Vox Tonelab STVox has unveiled its most compact ToneLab ever – the ToneLab ST. The Valvetronix, tube-powered device offers 33 different amp models with a versatile array of cabinets and effects to take your guitar playing to the next level – wherever you go.

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