Author: Greg Kennelty

With a neck-through Okoume body, Wizard III speed neck, Quantum humbuckers, and Edge-Zero II tremolo, the Xiphos XPT420DX is built to dominate high-gain stages with unapologetic flair.

If you’re looking to expand your pedalboard these days, why not try out these four new pedals?

Inspired by a lesser-known White NS-2, this latest Euro Series signature blends classic Spector attitude with Darkglass-powered tone.

Created in close collaboration with the GRAMMY-nominated artist, this SG marks a milestone as Epiphone’s first signature guitar for a woman of color.

Combining brutal articulation, legacy voicings, and cutting-edge active design, MortalCoil delivers surgical control and versatility drawn from 50 years of Seymour Duncan pickup expertise.

From stainless steel frets to Reflectone pickups co-developed with Rupert Neve Designs, Yamaha’s beloved Pacifica series takes a bold turn.

This 6-string fanned-fret bass pairs Custom Shop craftsmanship, FDV pickups, and a Darkglass Tone Capsule preamp for elite-level performance across any genre.

From down-tuned aggression to virtuosic versatility, the JBBM40 and KIKO300 showcase how Ibanez tailors design, electronics, and feel to the exact needs of today’s elite players.