Despite new Fender products being somewhat thin on the ground at the show this year, the Custom Shop collection on display is as drool-worthy as ever. Earlier today, while I stood gazing in awe and wonder like the world’s poorest kid in an extremely voluminous confectionary emporium, Mike G got snappier than several crocodiles enjoying a rudimentary card game.

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Orange 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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This 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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If you thought day one’s highlights were impressive, you might want to sit down before you read on.

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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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Alesis has announced the TransActive Drummer, the first practice amplifier for drummers with a built-in dock for iPod at Musikmesse 2009.

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Night Train is the rock-solid, no-compromise all-tube Vox head for the musician on the go. Add your hot sound to a late night demo; sit in at your favourite club; jam with friends; cut tracks across town – or do it all in a single day!

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After a short flight, a failed search for a Frankfurter and a brief encounter with a glass of Weissbier, Musikmesse has lived up to its reputation yet again. It’s the world’s leading music trade fair and the music making gear on display is mouth watering.

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