The HUB by Musician's Friend

Legendary gear maker Jim Dunlop playing a 12-string guitar

In Memoriam: Jim Dunlop

Posted on Friday, 08 February 2019 10:48.

Musician's Friend reflects on the life of music gear icon, Jim Dunlop.

Guitar Gear Highlights from NAMM 2019

Posted on Friday, 08 February 2019 07:29.

All of the guitar gear highlights you need to see from the floor at this year’s NAMM show.

NAMM 2019 Gear Producers Will Love

Posted on Friday, 08 February 2019 06:44.

All of the production and recording product highlights you need to see from the floor at this year’s NAMM show.

Drum Gear Highlights at NAMM 2019

Posted on Monday, 04 February 2019 10:04.

Here's a closer look at some of NAMM 2019's most outstanding drums, cymbals and sticks from Zildjian, DW, Sabian, TAMA, Vic Firth and Mapex

Walrus Audio Lillian Analog Phaser Debuts at Winter NAMM 2019

Posted on Thursday, 31 January 2019 10:42.

The boutique pedal builder has announced Lillian, a new multi-stage phaser

Keeley Electronics Announces Four New Guitar Pedals at Winter NAMM 2019

Posted on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 11:35.

Keeley Electronics, the boutique pedal manufacturer, has announced four new pedals at Winter NAMM 2019: DDR (Drive/Delay/Reverb), ECCOS Neo-Vintage Tape Delay, Fuzz Bender and Synth-1

Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer at Winter NAMM 2019

Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizer Announced

Posted on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 11:02.

The French synth manufacturer announces MicroFreak, an inspiring hybrid synth that blends the best of analog and digital design

Taylor Grand Pacific Acoustic Guitar Family Announced

Taylor Grand Pacific Acoustic Guitars Announced

Posted on Wednesday, 23 January 2019 10:00.

Taylor introduces the Grand Pacific, a new V-Class braced, round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic guitar line.

Fender American Acoustasonic Series Telecaster Unveiled

Posted on Tuesday, 22 January 2019 06:01.

Fender has announced an innovative new acoustic-electric guitar capable of delivering a wide variety of gig-friendly sounds.

Akai Professional Force Music Production System

Introducing Akai Force

Posted on Thursday, 17 January 2019 17:48.

Akai Professional has introduced the latest in music production and live performance.

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