Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #18: Headrush Prime, Beetronics Sea Bee Harmochorus, J. Rockett Archer Select, Chase Bliss MOOD MKII

The Double Scoop #18

The Headrush goes Primetime and a new Beetronics Chorus. Plus renewed pedals from J. Rockett and Chase Bliss

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Headrush Prime 
  • Beetronics Sea Bee Harmochorus
  • J. Rockett Archer Select
  • Chase Bliss MOOD MKII 

Headrush Prime

Headrush Prime


Image: thomann

The new Headrush Prime is so chocked full of features it’ll make your HEAD spin. It features a 7-inch touchscreen, vocal processors, amp and pedal cloning capabilities, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, over 300 effects and amps out of the box, a high-quality looper, and is all enclosed in a sturdy steel chassis. Pick up this upgraded studio monster today! Starting at $1,299.00.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

Beetronics Sea Bee Harmochorus

Beetronics Sea Bee Harmochoru

Image: beetronicsfx

The Seabee is a multi-chorus pedal that delivers the finest analog bucket brigade chorus tones, but like any Beetronics, it goes a few steps further. By digitally controlling the chorus delay time, the Bees have created Harmochorus – a never-before-heard pitch shifting modulation that can certainly inspire new genres. Available for $349.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

 

J. Rockett Archer Select

J. Rockett Archer Select

Image: J. Rockett

The Archer Select is truly the most versatile K style overdrive yet. Featuring the ability to switch between 7 diodes (Archer, iKon, Jeff Mod Archer and 4 additional diodes including LED) ranging from lowest to highest output using the clipping knob. Players can create endless combinations of K style tone from boosts to stacked drives and beyond. The Archer Select also features a D.I. Speaker Simulator based on a British 4X12 cabinet.

Available at $329.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

Check out our Klon Klone – The EQUUS!

Chase Bliss MOOD MKII

Chase Bliss MOOD MKII

Image: Chase Bliss

Chase Bliss has followed up with their highly regarded MOOD pedal with the MOOD MKII. The original MOOD pedal is loved and hated, but it’s creativity and quirk is unmistakable. They have improved upon the design with the MKII version due out in April. Get yours from Chase Bliss starting at $399.

Learn More about the MOOD

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Shades of Bob Ross in this week’s Gibson Mod Shop pick! This 2021 ES-335 features a Phthalo Blue Sparkle finish (with matching headstock!) Bob would sure love! The other appointments feature Witch Hat knobs, uncovered Burstbucker pickups, and a bound neck. 

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #16: EHX Slap Back Echo Reissue, DOD Overdrive 250 Re-Reissue, Marshall Bluesbreaker Leak, Gretsch Celebrates 140 years

The Double Scoop #16

This issue is all about REISSUES! DOD, EHX, and Marshall all drop some redone favorites. Plus a stunning anniversary celebration.

Your top flavors this week are:

  • EHX Slap Back Echo Reissue
  • DOD Overdrive 250 Re-Reissue
  • Marshall Bluesbreaker Leak
  • Gretsch Celebrates 140 years

EHX Slap Back Echo Reissue

EHX Slap Back Echo Reissue


Image: EHX

Electro-Harmonix has re-issued their 1970’s Slap-Back Echo in a pint sized enclosure. The Slap-Back Echo features all analog circuitry, 3 time settings (45ms, 65ms, and 100ms), 20dB’s of gain, and a blend control. All at an affordable $81!

Get Yours at Zzounds!

DOD Overdrive 250 Re-Reissue

DOD Overdrive 250 Re-Reissue

Image: Digitech/DOD

With Digitech/DOD being bought and brought back from the dead they are set to debut some new gear this year at NAMM. The first of which is a re-issue of the classic DOD Overdrive Preamp 250. This circuit uses the LM741op-amp chip. There are several more pedals re-issues planned for the future.  $109.99..

Get Yours at Sweetwater!

Marshall Blues Breaker Leak

Marshall Bluesbreaker

Image: loca.guitars (Instagram)

Marshall Amplification looks to jump on the pedal re-issue bandwagon with their coveted Blues Breaker. The original Blues Breaker’s are fetching several hundred dollars on the used market currently. Marshall would be crazy not to re-issue their classic pedals, including the Shredmaster and Drivemaster, with how the current market is for them. The new re-issue appears to be a through-hole pcb design which would stick more with the original circuit. Rumored price is $150~.

Check out more images!

Gretsch Celebrates 140 year

Gretsch Celebrates 140 years

Image: Gretsch Guitars

Gretsch Guitars is celebrating their 140th anniversary with six absolutely stunning special edition guitars. Three 

(G6136T-140, G6134T-140, G6118T-140 LTD) will be made in Japan with top quality appointments and three (G5622T-140, G5420T-140, G5230T-140) will be made in China and be more budget friendly so anyone can celebrate.

See all the guitars!

 

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

The Gibson Mod Shop has put out an absolutely stellar ES-345 Custom in Sparkle Orange. The ES-345 features a P-90 in the middle position and a piezo bridge pickup for a nice array of sounds. A gold Bigsby, gold tuners, and Parallelogram inlays round out the appointments on this one. Not sure if it’s quite worth the $6,099 pricetag!

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #15: Strymon Cloudburst, Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2, New Victory Amps Sheriff

The Double Scoop #15

This week there’s a new sheriff in town, well he looks different at least! Plus new Adam Jones art and a new shoegaze reverb! (Where did all these shoegaze bands come from?!)

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Strymon Cloudburst 
  • Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2 
  • New Victory Amps Sheriff 
  • Adam Jones Newest LPC Art

Strymon Cloudburst

Strymon Cloudburst


Image: Strymon

Strymon is the industry standard when it comes to reverb and delay. Their Big Sky Reverb can be seen on numerous artists’ pedalboards regardless of genre. The Cloudburst is no exception. It creates lavish soundscapes and gorgeous ambient reverb with simple, straight-forward controls. The Cloudburst retains Strymon’s reliability in a small package. ($279)

Get Yours at Sweetwater!

Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2

Blackstar Dept. 10 Amped 2

Image: Blackstar

Donkey Kong isn’t the only one Blackstar has improved upon their Amped 1 floor rig with the Amped 2 100 watt amp floor pedal. This full package rig solution features 3 amp power response modes (EL34, EL84, and 6L6) , 3 power stages (1w, 20w, 100w), 3 amp voices (UK, USA, or Classic), and 4 studio quality configurable effects. All this is wrapped in a slew of I/O options to make this amp pedal rig thing work for you! Available for $649.99.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

New Victory Amps Sheriff 

New Victory Amps Sheriff 

Image: Victory Amps

Victory Amps has redesigned their acclaimed Sheriff amplifier. It has been updated with a new look, retaining the black and gold styling, but with a centered and full scale look. The Sheriff features 100-watts and 2 channels spanning 2 decades of tones from the 60’s to 80’s. Available at $2369.

Get Yours from Zzounds!

Adam Jones Newest LPC Art

63dc0569c676050ca152e787

Image: Epiphone

The next art release from the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection has been leaked. The second art is Berserker by Frank Frazetta. This collection is also limited to 800 pieces and the second release is due around February 14th.

Check Out the Previous “Veil of Bees” Release!

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Look we’ll stop picking sweet Firebirds for our Gibson Mod Shop pick of the week when they stop releasing them! This week’s pick is a stunning Firebird Custom in gloss nitrocellulose Electron Purple. Decked in gold hardware and what appears to be “aged” Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups. This looker can be had for $4,999.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #14: Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise, Mattoverse FloraVolt Overdrive, Silktone Micronaut

The Double Scoop #13

This weeks offerings are creative to say the least. A joystick controlled reverb, a silky smooth amp/DI/pedal, and a fruit powered overdrive?! Let’s break it down.

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise
  • Mattoverse FloraVolt Overdrive
  • Silktone Micronaut
  • Way Huge Attack Vector

 

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise


Image: Walrus Audio

Walrus Audio has been working on their Smash Brothers combos or trying to make it through the Water Temple to inspire this latest release. The Walrus Audio Melee combines reverb and distortion with a joystick to control the mix of both effects. You can reverse the order of the effects and toggle between reverb modes with the available controls. ($299)

Get Yours at Zzounds!

Mattoverse FloraVolt Overdrive

Mattoverse FloraVolt Overdrive

Image: Mattoverse Electronics

Donkey Kong isn’t the only one powering up with Bananas anymore. The Mattoverse FloraVolt Overdrive has an interesting take on what is considered “power.” The FloraVolt uses fruits and veggies to power the overdrive circuit with gain and bass roll-off controls. Orange you glad we covered this one? Available for $149.

Get Yours at Mattoverse Electronics’ Website!

Silktone Micronaut

Silktone Micronaut

Image: Silktone

Silktone, more commonly known for their amazing drive and fuzz pedals, have dropped a tiny, but amazing amp on us. The Micronaut is a 4-watt mini head powered by one 12AX7 tube and one EL84 tube. It can be your rig’s main head, a DI (with its voiced line out), or a drive pedal that’ll take up more than its fair share of board space. This awesome space explorer is available for $999.

Get Yours from Silktone!

Way Huge Attack Vector

Way Huge Attack Vector

Image: Dunlop

Way Huge is locked in with their new Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope release. The Attack Vector can be set to phaser, envelope filter, or both for all out chaos. The left side controls the phaser’s speed and feedback while the right side controls the envelope’s range and sensitivity. Available for $199.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Cosmic Jolt was the name given to the finish on this week’s Gibson Mod Shop pick. This 61′ SG Standard is finished in black bespeckled with gold “star” sparkles. It is completed with gold P90’s, a gold Tune-O-Matic bridge, gold Grover Tuners, and jeweled gold knobs. Available at $2,999.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #13: Ibanez FRH (Budget Tim Henson Signature), Ibanez Pentatone Preamp, Catalinbread Adds to Their Formula

The Double Scoop #13

Ibanez has started out the year strong with new guitar releases and a powerful new guitar pedal!

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Ibanez FRH (Budget Tim Henson Signature)
  • Ibanez Pentatone Preamp
  • Catalinbread Adds to Their Formula

Ibanez FRH (Budget Tim Henson Signature)

Ibanez FRH (Budget Tim Henson Signature)


Image: Ibanez

Ibanez has released a budget version of the Tim Henson Signature Nylon string guitar. At first the Tim Henson Nylon wasn’t project to sell well, but has exploded in popularity thanks to several YouTube guitarist. The FRH features the same solid Sitka spruce top, Sapele back, Sapele sides with side mounted sound hole, and is available in 2 colors:  Brown Sunburst Flat and Natural Flat. (Both $499)

Get Yours at Zzounds!

Ibanez Pentatone Preamp

Ibanez Pentatone Preamp

Image: Ibanez

Ibanez continues their gear release onslaught with the Pentatone Preamp. The Pentatone features analog pre boost, two band distortion, a noise gate, 5-band parametric EQ, and post boost. The pre-boost and 5-band EQ are both foot-switchable. The Pentatone Preamp is available for $249.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

Catalinbread Adds to Their Formula

Catalinbread Adds to Their Formula

Image: Catalinbread

Catalinbread has added to their Formula line with the Formula 51. The new release pays true homage to the sound of a Fender Champ. The 51 features a preamp, power amp sim, and an output transformer to nail the sound of the classic one knob amplifier.

Get Yours at Zzounds!

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

The Gibson Mod Shop had several LPC’s this week and we decided on this natural finish dubbed Dark Natural. The Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish allows the natural Mahogany to shine. Finished off with a stack of humbuckers including a covered 57 Classic™, 500T, and Burstbucker™ 2 top to bottom. Each pickup has its own volume knob in black to match the rest of the hardware. Available at $6,399.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #12: Roland 50th Anniversary Jazz Chorus, Fender Japan Elemental Series, Behemoth and KHDK Team up

The Double Scoop #12

Fender Japan releases, a Roland Jazz Chorus Reissue, and some pedal round out issue 12 of the Double Scoop!

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Roland 50th Anniversary Jazz Chorus
  • Fender Japan Elemental Series
  • Behemoth and KHDK Team up

Roland 50th Anniversary Jazz Chorus

Roland 50th Anniversary Jazz Chorus


Image: Roland

Roland has put together a limited edition release of their classic Jazz Chorus 120 amplifier. True to the original spec, only 350 of these amplifiers will be available starting in February for $1,999.

Learn More!

Fender Japan Elemental Series

Fender Japan Elemental Series

Image: Fender

Fender Japan has released a line of guitars and basses dubbed the Elemental Series. This series will contain a Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, and Jazz Bass, and all will be limited to the Japanese domestic market for 175,000 Yen

Learn More!

­Behemoth and KHDK Team up

­Behemoth and KHDK Team up

Image: KHDK

The second release of the LCFR by Behemoth’s Nergal has already sold out. Limited to just 333 units, the frontman’s overdrive/boost pedal crushes your tone to achieve the black metal sound.

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

The Gibson Mod Shop pick this week is a stunning Firebird Custom in Polaris Sky. It has blue sparkles in the finish and a nice blue binding that almost gives it a tinge of a burst. Rounded out with gold hardware and a sparkle painted star. Available at $5,299.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #11: Rob Cavestany’s (Death Angel) Jackson, Dave Mustaine Signature Les Paul, Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Madness

The Double Scoop #11

The Double Scoop is back with TONS of new signature models and a holiday-ready mod shop release!

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Rob Cavestany’s (Death Angel) Jackson
  • Polyphia Guitarists New Models
  • Dave Mustaine Signature Les Paul
  • Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Madness

Rob Cavestany's (Death Angel) Jackson

Rob Cavestany's (Death Angel) Jackson
Image: Jackson (Youtube)

Jackson has brought to life a guitar Rob dreamed up on a napkin in the 80’s. Rob says he loves pointy guitars and knew Jackson could bring this special shape to life. It features a nyatoh body, through maple neck, EMG pickups, and a top-mounted Floyd Rose. His new signature starts at $1,199.

Rob Cavestany Signature

Polyphia Guitarists New Models

tim henson scott lepage signatures

Image: Ibanez (Youtube)

Ibanez has teamed up with genre-bending guitarist Tim Henson and Scott LePage to release a brand new set of signature guitars. Each playing off the Ibanez AZ Series body style and featuring their custom sets of Fishman Fluence pickups. Both retail at $1,499.

Tim Henson Signature 

Scott LePage Signature

Dave Mustaine Signature Les Paul

dave mustaine les paul signature 1

Image: bryanjones104 (Instagram)

Bryan Jones, Dave Mustaine’s guitar tech, has teased us with a potential new signature from Gibson and Dave. With Dave having a successful run of his previous signature Gibson Flying V, the duo are looking to expand his series into new territory. This guitar features 24-frets and Dave’s set of Seymour Duncan pickups. Head over to Bryan’s Instagram to see another one of these in Goldtop!

Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Madness

epiphone adam jones LP front

Image: Epiphone

The Adam Jone’s Epiphone Les Paul Custom Signature model we hinted at previously has been released and immediately sold out. This fortunately was release set one of seven featuring exclusive art. Each set will have a run of 800 guitars with hand selected art by Adam Jones.  They are already fetching way more than their retail price of $1,299. 

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

The holiday season is here and is being marked by this very merry Gibson Explorer Custom in Holiday Ornament Blast. With the front being a nice green, the reverse side and neck being finished in a deep cherry red, and the gold hardware, the Gibson Mod Shop has definitely gotten into the Christmas spirit. I hope you were nice this year because Santa can pick this one up for a chilly $5,599.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #9: Morley Analog Multi FX, Soldano SLO Pedal, Maestro Original Collection

The Double Scoop #9

A colorful new set of Maestro Effects, a SLO overdrive, and an all-analog multi-effects pedal rock this issue of the Double Scoop!  

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Morley Analog Multi FX
  • Soldano SLO Pedal
  • Maestro Expands Its Original Collection

Morley Analog Multi FX

Morley Promo Shot

Image: Morley

The Illinois based effects makers, Morley, have released an all analog multi-effect pedal encased in stainless steel. The tone stack features their classic wah, a distortion with hi-gain boost, the Crystal Chorus, Emerald Echo, and an effects loop after the distortion circuit.  Pick one up for $499.

Order Yours from Sweetwater!

Soldano SLO Pedal

Soldano SLO Pedal

Image: Soldano

Soldano has released the pedal format of their acclaimed SLO-100 amplifier. The SLO Pedal, or Super Lead Overdrive, features controls for Volume, Presence, Gain, Treble, Middle, and Bass. All the same controls available on the amp. The pedal has an added “Deep” switch on the side for low end output. The SLO Pedal is available at $229.

Get Yours at Sweetwater!

Check out our overdrives!

Maestro Expands Its Original Collection

Maestro Original Collection

Image: Maestro Electronics

Maestro has expanded their Original Collection to include five new modulation heavy pedals. The Orbit Phaser, Mariner Tremolo, Titan Boost, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, and Agena Envelope Filter round out the new releases. All of the Original Collection feature three knobs and one switch for simple tweaking. The newest releases range from $149 to $159. Check out the respective Sweetwater links to learn more!

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

The funk doesn’t stop with the Gibson Mod Shop. This week they dropped a crazy single P90 Les Paul Junior Double Cut in Poignant Purple with a stellar pearloid pickguard. The way the pickguard swirls you’d think this came straight from Prince’s imagination. This wild junior is currently available at $4,499.

 

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #8: Walrus Audio Iron Horse Halloween Edition, Warm Audio Centavo

The Double Scoop #8

🎃Welcome to the first Halloween edition of the Double Scoop!🎃

This week’s issue has haunted horses, a shipwrecked pirate’s guitar, and a witches brew of flying v’s.  

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Walrus Audio Iron Horse Halloween Edition
  • Johnny Depp’s Shipwrecked Telecaster
  • Warm Audio Centavo

Walrus Audio Iron Horse Halloween Edition

Walrus Audio Iron Horse Halloween Edition

Image: Walrus Audio

walrus audio iron horse halloween02

Image: Walrus Audio

Walrus Audio has spookified their classic Iron Horse overdrive for Halloween. The Halloween edition has special glow in the dark paint and features exclusive artwork. This special edition sold out quickly after the announcement on Instagram but you can still pick up a regular edition for $199.99.

Order Yours from Zzounds!

Johnny Depp's Shipwrecked Telecaster

johnny depp shipwreck guitar

Image: David Petillo (Facebook)

A wild, one-of-a-kind Pirates of the Caribbean style guitar has been crafted by luthier David Petillo for actor and guitarist Johnny Depp. The guitar is currently being playing on tour by Depp, who is joining Jeff Beck on specific tour dates. The guitar has many swashbuckling features including a 100+ year old functioning brass compass. 

Check out the Facebook post for more photos.

Warm Audio Centavo

warm audio centavo ls 2

Image: Warm Audio

The pro audio masters at Warm Audio have release an accurate recreation of the infamous Klon Centaur Overdrive. They even recreated the enclosure style and color! The Centavo is gives you that transparent overdrive sound at a much cheaper $179!

Check out our version of the Klon!

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Not one, not two, but THREE Flying V’s have been brewed up by the witches and warlocks at the Gibson Mod Shop this week. All featuring P-94 pickups and rainbow truss rod covers. This colorful set of 70’s Flying V all start at $2,699.

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!

Categories
The Double Scoop

DS #7: Waza Craft DS-1, New PRS Pedal Trio, Catalinbread CB Series, Victory’s Amp Inspired Line

The Double Scoop #7

Pedals, pedals, pedals! PRS and Victory release their new lines of pedals, Boss upgrades a classic, and Catalinbread releases some one knob wonders!

Your top flavors this week are:

  • Waza Craft DS-1
  • New PRS Pedal Trio
  • Catalinbread CB Series
  • Victory’s Amp Inspired Line

Waza Craft DS-1

Waza Craft DS-1

Image: BOSS

BOSS has released a WAZA-fied version of their best-selling pedal, the DS-1. The DS-1 is storied as one of the best distortion pedals of all time and has been found a place on numerous pedalboards. It has been recreated in a new analog form with a switch to revert back to the original circuit. It joins the Waza line alongside the HM-2 and the classic Blues Driver at $149.99

Pre-Order Yours from Zzounds!

New PRS Pedal Trio

New PRS Pedal Trio

Image: PRS

PRS has ventured in to the pedal would with the release of a trio of pedals. The entire array consists of a dual analog flanger, a optical compressor, and a transparent overdrive dubbed Horsemeat. PRS designed these pedals in-house at their Maryland facility and they are proudly made in the USA. And like all USA made things, they come with a hefty price tag. With the Horsemeat at $249, the Mary Cries Compressor at $219, and Wind Through the Trees dual flanger at $349

Catalinbread CB Series

Catalinbread CB

Image: Catalinbread

Catalinbread has released a set of minimalist pedals named the CB Series. Each dirt pedal only has one knob to dial in the sound you’re looking for. Each pedal is designed to add a little oooph to your sound. Simplicity starts at $150 each!

Get Them All at Zzounds!

Distortion

Overdrive

Fuzz

Victory's Amp Inspired Line

Victory's Amp Inspired Line

Image: Victory (Youtube)

Vicotry Amps has teamed up with Thorpy FX to release pedal versions of their amplifier family. These 5 pedals all feature Volume, Gain, and 3-band EQ knobs for dialing in the sound of their amp counterparts. With 5 different pedals there is a sound that anyone can get behind, from the high gain Kraken to the twang of the Copper. All 5 are available for $249.

Get Them All at Zzounds!

Kraken

Copper

Duchess

Sheriff 

Jack 

The Mod Shop Pick of the Week!

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

Image: Gibson

This week’s mod shop pick is another gorgeous 335-style guitar, specifically a CS-356 in Faded Cherry. The flamed maple figuring rivals that of a tiger and rounded out with the broken diamond headstock. The reverse side, while not flamed, still has amazing wood grain making this guitar good-looking no matter the side. This one is listed at the Gibson Mod Shop at $4,799.

 

Thanks for stopping by the shoppe today to get your copy of The Double Scoop!