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ANAHEIM (January 24, 2019) Yamaha today unveiled the CG-TA TransAcoustic nylon-string classical guitar, bringing the company’s groundbreaking TransAcoustic technology together with the rich tone, superior playability, and classic design of its top-selling CG series guitars. The CG-TA is among the newest additions to the family of Yamaha hybrid guitars, joining the CSF-TA, LL-TA/LS-TA, FG-TA/FS-TA and SILENT Guitars™. The CG-TA incorporates an actuator completely hidden inside the guitar, a unique Yamaha technology. When the instrument’s strings are played, the actuator senses the vibrations, enhances them, and conveys them back to the guitar body and the air in and around the guitar to create...

I like to brainstorm a lot with other guitarists about gear, music, tone and other assorted subjects when one subject came up which can be summed up in one simple question: what are the top 10 tremolo systems on the market, right now? There have been many, many tremolo systems for the past decades and with modern technology, insights and metallurgy, the list of great tremolo systems seems to be nearly limitless. One remark beforehand: even though we as guitarists call this device a tremolo, it’s technically a vibrato! A ‘real’ tremolo effect is a rhythmic variation in volume and a...

HoTone has unveiled its new Ampero amp and effects processor – a digital multi-fx and circuit modeler that should retail at a more wallet-friendly price, while offering similar functionality to it's major competitors.

Hamamatsu, Japan, January 23, 2019 — Roland announces the FP-10 Digital Piano, a new entrylevel instrument with premium sound and playability. The FP-10 features Roland’s acclaimed piano sound and an expressive 88-note weighted-action keyboard, delivering top-tier performance that was previously unavailable in its price class. The instrument’s portable design makes it easy to move, while built-in stereo speakers and support for headphones allow users to play anytime and anywhere. Providing an authentic piano experience at an exceptional value, the FP-10 is ideal for both serious piano students and advanced players who need a portable instrument for gigging, teaching, and playing...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2019 -- Winter NAMM Room #207 -- As previously announced, in 2019, after more than a century, GIBSON artists, players and fans will experience the all American-made instrument brand rejuvenated. 

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today unveiled the first in a new generation of American-made acoustic guitars. Dubbed the American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster, this powerful guitar embodies the spirit of purposeful innovation that Fender was built on.

Gibson have announced their full 2019 range! Glenn takes a look at every model and outlines what we love about each of them. From electrics to acoustics, basses to semi-hollows, Gibson has something for everyone in 2019.

Glenn Haworth breaks down the ins and outs of the Cole Clark range, details why Haworths love this innovative Australian guitar company and how we came to be the biggest Cole Clark dealer in the world.

Traveler Guitars have landed and Haworths are the exclusive Australian retailers of these innovative instruments! Glenn Haworth breaks down the range and why we love them.