guitarz news: 25 New Gear Demos: Benson Ryan Adams Signature Amp, EHX, Pigtronix, Aguilar, Relish, Hughes & Kettner, and More!

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NAMM '18 - Benson Amps The Sorcerer Ryan Adams Signature Amp Demo

A collaboration with Ryan Adams and Chase Bliss Audio's Joel Korte yields one of the coolest-sounding amps of the entire NAMM show.

NAMM '18 - Relish Guitars Mary One Demo

Sleek design meets futuristic curves in the Swiss company's newest iteration of their flagship model.

NAMM '18 - JAM Pedals Red Muck MkII, Eureka!, Pink Flow, and 2018 Bass Pedals Demos

A flotilla of sonic dreamscapes packed in a series of new boxes by this Athens, Greece, stomp maker.

NAMM '18 - Pigtronix Ringmaster Analog Multiplier & Philsopher's Tone Germanium Gold Micro Demos This stomp builder's mad-sonic-scientist-in-chief, David Koltai offers a highly controllable but indisputably wild variation on the ring modulator and a mini version of the company's popular germanium growler.
NAMM '18 - Bose S1 Pro Multi‑Position Bluetooth PA System Demo The pro-audio gurus demonstrate a remarkably small, powerful, and great-sounding acoustic-amp option.

NAMM '18 - Aguilar Grape Phaser & SL 212 Demo Get swirly with the latest stompbox from NYC's bass-gear gurus.
NAMM '18 - Sublime Guitars Tomcat Standard, Tomcat Deluxe & Chieftain Standard A unique global parts-sourcing model yields three compellingly priced new electrics.
NAMM '18 - Electro-Harmonix 95000 Looper and Op-Amp Big Muff Demos Loopers rejoice! Mike Matthews' latest multitrack combines advanced features with intuitive design. Also, we get a look at a classic Big Muff that went on to define the sound of alt rock.
NAMM '18 - Solodallas SD-50 and Solo71 T-Top Humbucker Demos The AC/DC gear nuts unveil their take on the amp head and classic PAF humbuckers that powered Angus Young's vintage SG.
NAMM '18 - Outlaw Effects Wrangler Compressor, Cactus Juice Overdrive & Eldorado Echo Demos Watch a demo of a handful of mini pedals that take you from TS-style grit to hi-cut squish, and more.

NAMM '18 - Cole Clark FL2EC BEM & Long Lady Series Basses Demos The Australian acoustic outfit continues exploring new timbre timbers—and a whole new foray into boutique solidbody basses.
NAMM '18 - Hughes & Kettner Era 2 Demo Hankering for a bigger, more powerful version of the German amp maker's acoustic blast box? Search no more!
NAMM '18 - PureSalem Guitars Cardinal Bass & Levitation 12-String Demos Vintage form defines the first bass and debut 12-string by this Florida company.
NAMM '18 - Alexander Pedals Colour Theory Demo Listen to an in-depth overview of an intense 8-step sequencer that can make your guitar sound like a rack of synths.
NAMM '18 - Vola Guitars Blaze X Guitar Demo A hot-pickup shred machine with a distinctive layered "glow."

NAMM '18 - Bigtone Studio Plex 22, Studio Lux 22 & Club 20 Demo Three new Spanish-built 6V6 designs—including one built at the behest of Billy Gibbons.
NAMM '18 - Alquier Guitars Space Wow and Cosmic Demos A high-end French luthier with a preference for bamboo-bodied builds debuts at NAMM.
NAMM '18 - Schertler Roy Demo The latest acoustic combo from the Swiss builders packs an impressive 400 watts into seven channels.
NAMM '18 - MTD Kingston Super & MTD 530 24 Demos One of the most revered names in bass lutherie walks us through two brand-new models.
NAMM '18 - Genzler BA12-3 SLT Demos A powerful and unique bass-speaker array joins the family of ultra-reasonably priced amps.

NAMM '18 - Batson Raven Demo A Nashville-based custom luthier unveils his newest mid-priced production guitar.
NAMM '18 - Terry Audio The White Rabbit Deluxe & CEQ Demos A subtle pedal and a trad EQ add distinctive vibe and dimension to guitar tones.
NAMM '18 - Laney Mini-Laney Demo The British amp builders show off a compact, battery-powered stereo amp that could make your practice time way more fun.
NAMM '18 - Animals Pedal 1927 Home Run King Compressor, Rover Fuzz, and Major Overdrive Demos The Japanese brand makes its U.S. trade-show debut with fresh noisemakers and an assist from the tone chasers at Skreddy Pedals.
NAMM '18 - Composite Acoustics \| Trace Elliot Legacy and Transit AGP Preamp Demos A new preamp system highlights the company's latest NAMM offerings.