AUDIO & RECORDING
MICHAEL KELLY GUITARS FORTE PORT MOD SHOP 12 RANDY JACKSON ZEBRA SIGNATURE
Michael Kelly Guitars has released the new Forte Port Mod Shop 12 Randy Jackson Zebra Signature Acoustic-Electric guitar. Built on the success of Michael Kelly’s original Randy Jackson signature model released in 2021, this new instrument is an expansion to the Forte Port acoustic guitar line. De- signed and road-tested in close collaboration with Jackson, the guitar is crafted with richly figured ziricote tonewood combined with a natural gloss finish to provide a distinctive look. Dragonfly inlays adorn the ovangkol fingerboard, while mini gold Grover tuners round out the model. {michaelkellyguitars.com}
MONO MONO M80 SLEEVE 2.0
Mono has released the Mono M80 Sleeve 2.0, a minimalist yet robust solution ideal for urban travel. The enhanced Mono Sleeve is engineered for durability, featuring industrial- grade webbing handles reinforced with steel rivets and bar-tack stitching, a water-resistant 420D shell, and plush interior lining. A spacious front pocket offers easy access to essentials like cables, tuners and other gear, while the ergonomic shoulder straps ensure comfort dur- ing long-distance commutes. {monocreators.com}
GUILD GUITARS NEW MEMOIR MODELS
Guild Guitars has added two new models to its Memoir collection of acoustic guitars: the DS-240 Wine Red and the DS-240E Black. These retro-looking slope shoulder dread- noughts are built with solid sitka spruce tops and mahogany backs and sides, featuring a gloss finish. Their vintage-inspired Mother- of-Pearl rosette and Guild script logo pay homage to the classic styling of instruments from the 1930s. The DS-240 offers a warm, clear and inviting sound. {guildguitars.com}
PRINT, MULTIMEDIA & GIFTS
GIFTS, DISPLAYS & ACCESSORIES
EVENTIDE, THIRD MAN HARDWARE KNIFE DROP Eventide, in collaboration with Third Man Hardware, has announced Knife Drop, a new effects pedal that merges aggres- sive octave fuzz with earth-shaking analog synth tones. The Knife Drop features presets developed in collaboration with Jack White himself — resulting in bone-rattling distor- tion and heaps of “sonic chaos.” The pedal combines Eventide’s decades of audio history with Third Man Hardware’s innovative vision, resulting in a product that’s as intuitive as it is deep. {eventideaudio.com; thirdmanrecords.com}
BAGS & CASES
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