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Guitarist Andy Timmons is one of the most beloved session musicians on earth. One of the secrets of his success was a Carl Martin compressor/limiter. Now, he has developed his very own Andy Timmons Signature compressor that has the same studio-quality compression, but is a lot more versatile, all wrapped up in a compact housing.

Jackson has joined forces with the lead guitarist of the band Trivium, Corey Beaulieu, and the result is not to be scoffed at: two high-quality matte-black V-model guitars that will rock you to your core.

As you probably have noticed, vinyl has been making a come-back. Sadly, not everyone has a record player (any more). Thankfully, Audio-Technica has come to the rescue with their AT-LP5 with USB functionality. Not only does this record player have an RCA output, but thanks to the USB output and included software, you can digitise all your music! So go and get those records down from the attic!

In case you didn't know, AKG offers an entire range of headphones with their K series, which includes affordable as well as more professional sets. The newest addition to the series is the AKG K182, a real affordable all-rounder.

Whether you're a djentleman or old school metalhead, the new ESP LTD H-1007B Koa is a top-quality guitar with an unbelievably tight sound and sensational playability. This model is a limited edition, so if you want one you'll have to act quickly.

The Cocktail-JAM Hybrid Kit is not exactly new, but after the enormous success last year, the renowned brands Tama and Roland have combined forces once more to re-release it in a limited number. This set includes a regular cocktail kit by Tama, augmented by a Roland TM-2 module and trigger set.

A week ago, we had a special news item about the Kurzweil M230 digital piano. This week, Kurzweil announces the brand new KA150 digital piano with styles!

Even though Black Friday is behind us, some companies are still offering great deals, including Native Instruments! Act now, and you can take advantage of their limited time offer of Maschine Expansions for free!

Are you looking for a great Christmas present for someone dear to you? Yourself, perhaps? Take a look at the M-Audio AV 32.1 speaker system!

If you're looking for a little something for the guitarist in your life, or you fancy getting a little present for yourself along with your Christmas shopping, what about one of these stocking fillers from Ernie Ball? The PolyLock strap ensures a secure attachment to your guitar or bass, while the Pick Buddy ensures guitarists will always have a pick close to hand.