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EarthQuaker Devices released two new stomp boxes: the Interstellar Orbiter and the Levitation reverb. They're a dual resonance filter and a highly versatile vintage reverb that are anything but ordinary.

VOX's new Starstream Type 1 totally redefines the electric guitar as we know it. Thanks to innovative styling and advanced modelling technology, the VSS-1 models offer all kinds of exciting new possibilities!

It's a beautiful day! Fender and The Edge have collaborated to bring us this high-quality all-round Stratocaster. We know we're excited! Are U2?

Ultra high gain distortion pedals are usually not very versatile. You also wouldn't normally describe them as reactive or musical, either. The Xvive DynaRock, however, is the exception to the rule. As if you're playing a tube amp at max volume, the DynaRock reacts to the volume knob on your guitar in subtlety and performance.

While everyone was focussing on the Akai MPC Touch during NAMM 2016, a Music Production Controller was also quietly released in the background. Known in some circles as the Black MK2, this MIDI controller features a few nice points of improvement on the MPC Studio. A 2.0 version of the MPC software was also released at the same time and comes included with the controller.

Brightly-coloured paisley prints, jacquard fabric and metallic threads - a description of Fender's new guitar strap collection reads like an actual fashion spread. Don't worry, though, these are still highly durable and practical guitar straps, and this spring they'll be available with great new, vintage-appropriate designs! Of course, Fender hasn't forgotten about more modern-oriented guitarists, with Signature straps by The Edge and Eric Johnson.

Gretsch fans can roughly be divided into two groups. On the one hand you have the purists who think the specifications from the 1950s and 1960s - the Gretsch heydays - are beyond dispute. On the other hand, you have the more practically minded guitarists who like to make modifications to their instruments. Luckily, both camps are being catered to with Gretsch's new series: the Vintage Select Editions and the Players Editions. Go for a modern classic like the G6118T-SGR or travel back in time to 1962 with the Gretsch G6119T-62GE!

Radial is known for releasing rather specific solutions for live performance and recording related issues. At NAMM 2016, Radial announced a whole catalogue of new products. In this news item, we'll highlight a few of them for you.

Fender Japan is bringing back the '50s and '60s with the Japan Exclusive series. This high-quality electric guitars are usually only available in Japan, but Bax-shop managed to procure a few of them!

Fender is going big with their Magnificent Seven Collection - a series of special, limited edition models, designed by Fender's innovative designers and guitar builders.