These three treble boosters produced by Fryer Sound do more than just recreate Brian May’s signature tones and sounds.  There are a number of May products out there, but the Fryer’s set of boosters are very accurate and make the May tones available to just about anyone.  These treble boosters are very affordable, too, and the effects are great, at least when used with the Red Special guitar, May’s signature instrument (which was, incidentally, made by Fryer). (more...)

The Fishman SoloAmp is a great little amp that is very portable and easy to use, making it great for small events.  It picked up the Summer NAMM 2008 Best in Show title, so you know it has the critic’s approval.  Everything that comes with the Fishman fits in one nice little case, and it only weighs about 35 pounds.  You can actually set up the entire amp in less than a minute after only a few uses, which is amazing.  The controls are very solid as well, but while they’re simple, they also give you the control you need.  There’s no learning curve here—it’s very easy to operate. (more...)

The ZenTone 7 is one of those amps that may sound very complicated at first, but fortunately, it really isn’t.  It does, though, have many different features.  The amp is great if you need a piece of equipment that can do double duty as a studio amp and a practice amp.  It is basically a digitally controlled amp that features an all-tube signal path and can be used for several things.  It includes both a four and an eight ohm speaker out, balanced XLR direct out, and speaker emulation.  You can use it as an onstage monitor or even as a high-volume amp depending on your needs. (more...)

These might not be the new guitar of choice in these tough economic times but if you've got the dough, or can sell some gear to get it, and you're in the market for a class A roots / rock tone, you may want to check out Dusenberg Guitars. Fans of Mike Campbell (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) know the rich and diverse sounds these guitars are capable of delivering. Duesenberg has even released a a Mike Campbell signature model (image to the left) that sounds killer and is not too tough on the eyes with it's art-deco chrome hardware and classic retro paint job.

Founded by Dieter Gölsdorf, Duesenberg make guitars that have a vintage look, feel and sound, but with a focus on expert craftsmanship and quality. Having done a thorough study of vintage guitar construction Gölsdorf, brings forth a modern product that uses all the best aspects of classic vintage guitar parts and construction methods. (more...)