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New firmware update from HeadRush

HeadRush offer authentic pedal, amp, cab, effects modelling, and cloning at the touch of a finger.

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What’s new in 5.2:

  • Two NAM blocks per rig: Players can run 2 NAM Blocks in their signal chain, allowing for more sonic combinations Across the two blocks the pedals now support up to 2 NAM A2 Full files or 4 NAM A2 Lite files per rig..
  • Stereo Doubling: Two NAM amps go to separate outputs for a wide stereo sound.
  • Switch Doubling: Players can switch between two NAM captures instantly, without changing presets and without any gap in sound.
  • Calibration metadata: HeadRush reads the input and output levels saved with compatible captures, so gain matching is more accurate.

Smoother switching: Changing Scenes and Rigs with NAM files is smoother. The update also fixes TONE3000 browsing issues and improves DSP performance.

Why it matters: Plenty of modellers support NAM now. HeadRush is still the only one where players can browse, preview and download TONE3000 captures right on the pedal’s touchscreen. With 5.2, the Flex Prime, Core and Prime further establish HeadRush as the open-tone platform offering even greater value with another significant free update.

For more info on HeadRush updates and products, visit CMI Music & Audio.

Fender unveil John 5 Telecaster Collection

From his early days as a sought-after session player to his legendary runs with David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, John 5 has spent nearly three decades cementing his place as one of the most in-demand guitarists on the planet. A lifelong Telecaster fanatic and advocate, John 5 designed this outrageously modernised machine to embody everything he loves about the Telecaster, while pushing it into bold new territory for a new generation of hard rock players.

JOHN 5 GHOST TELECASTER

The Ghost Tele comes wrapped in a striking Arctic White finish and possessed with DiMarzio® D Activator™ pickups for an otherworldly tone.

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Finished in a striking arctic white with matching headcap, the Ghost Telecaster® is as visually commanding as it is sonically ferocious. DiMarzio® D’Activator™ pickups in the neck and bridge deliver the high-output, high-gain tones John 5 is known for, with tight low-end response and searing clarity that can cut through any mix. With a stripped-down control layout, a single volume knob and killswitch, this guitar keeps the focus where it belongs: on the music and the moment.

CUSTOM SHOP JOHN 5 “PHANTOM” TELECASTER

Designed and crafted to meet John 5’s most demanding needs with premium features like Ultra Contours, a smooth Modern “C” neck and DiMarzio® D Activator™ humbuckers.

JOHN 5 PHANTOM TELECASTER

Finished in a commanding Black with matching headcap, the Phantom is built to haunt the darkest of stages. Its DiMarzio® D Activator™ pickups cut through any mix while its Floyd Rose® tremolo opens the door to extreme pitch manipulation.

Shop the whole collection here.

Behringer announce Mini Pops 7

The Mini Pops 7’s nine independent analog Voice Out jacks make external processing or capturing multitrack recordings a breeze. You can also chain patterns into full songs with up to 250 bars, and 16 LED-equipped step buttons make pattern creation incredibly straightforward.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

The Mini Pops 7 houses 13 controls and 24 switches, providing you with direct, real-time access to all the drum machine’s important parameters. Additionally, the Mini Pops 7 features a distortion circuit modelled after the famous rodent-style stompbox, adding grit and edginess to your sound.

Beyond that, Behringer offer comprehensive MIDI/USB implementation that enables synchronisation and connection to external devices, supported by USB, MIDI, Clock, and Internal sync options. Electronic composers looking to emulate those elusive Oxygene sounds will be pleased by the analog ear candy lurking inside the Behringer Mini Pops 7.

Available Early February 2027. Visit Australis Music for more.

Drumagog 6 is out now!

WaveMachine Labs has released Drumagog 6, a new version of its drum replacement plug-in for macOS and Windows. It’s the biggest update Drumagog has had in more than twenty years of replacing drums. Everything was rebuilt from the ground up to make drum replacement faster and more accurate, from finding the hits to choosing the sound. Drumagog 6 runs as VST3, Audio Unit and AAX, with ARA 2 in the DAWs that support it. It also comes as a standalone app.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

A whole kit from one track

With Drumagog 6 Platinum, a single copy of Drumagog on the drum bus can replace the entire kit. Kit mode picks out the kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, ride and crash inside a stereo drum track and triggers a new sound for each one. Every drum gets its own sound and its own channel strip. In DAWs that support it, each drum can also go to a separate output for mixing. For engineers working from a stereo drum mix, an overhead pair or a room mic, that means a complete replacement kit without close mics.

Every hit where you can see it

A ghost note can hide under the ring of the stroke before it. And a snare mic usually picks up plenty of kick. Those are the spots where drum replacement tends to fall apart. With Drumagog 6 there’s no more guessing about what will trigger, because every hit it finds appears on the waveform, ready for tweaking.

And there’s also a powerful new tool – Drumagog now lets you click on a detected trigger and tell it to remove all other drum hits that sound similar to it. Or to only keep hits that sound like it and delete the rest. With REMOVE SIMILAR and KEEP SIMILAR, a whole run of false triggers, like kick bleeding into the snare mic, disappears in a single click.

A library that sorts itself

Drumagog 6 measures the drum on the track and ranks every GOG in the library by how close it sounds to it. The whole library also appears as a similarity map, where sounds that are alike sit close together. Finding a snare that matches the original now takes seconds. Every GOG from Drumagog 3, 4 and 5 plays as it is, and engineers can turn a folder of their own samples into a new GOG that sorts itself from soft to loud.

Keep reading about Drumagog 6 here.

Parish Audio releases Warpfield — Creative Time Manipulation Plugin

Rather than focusing on a single time-based effect, Warpfield includes six different processing modes: Stretch, Reverse, Stop, Stutter, Repeat, and Warp.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Each mode approaches the incoming signal differently, allowing the same source material to be reorganized into alternate melodic phrases, rhythmic patterns, reversed sections, tape-style movement, repeated fragments, and continuously shifting textures.

Melody and countermelody generation

Stretch mode can turn synth lines, piano, vocals, guitars, and other melodic material into slower alternate phrases and countermelodies that remain directly connected to the original performance.

Stretch captures musical windows and plays selected portions back at slower speeds. Blending the processed signal with the source can turn a relatively simple part into a denser arrangement containing additional harmonic and melodic movement.

Warpfield is equally suited to rhythmic transformation. Drums, percussion, arpeggios, sequenced synths, chopped vocals, and loops can become entirely new grooves through Stutter and Repeat.

Warpfield is available now for $34.97 USD during its initial release. Regular price: $69.95 USD. Keep reading here.

ToneCraft creates editable guitar tones from reference audio or text

Describe a tone, upload a reference guitar audio and play live in your browser. ToneCraft turns ideas into editable guitar tone settings you can play, tweak, save, and share.

Vision: To transform how musicians learn, create and access sound

The electric guitar defines modern music. Yet creating great tone remains difficult. Multi-effect chains are complex, expensive, and built on trial-and-error, breaking the creative flow.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Founded by a guitarist who experienced this firsthand, ToneCraft is built on a simple belief: making music should be about expression and the tools used to create it shouldn’t get in the way.

ToneCraft makes it easy for anyone to get the guitar tone they imagine. It removes guesswork, reduces cost, and dramatically shortens time-to-tone, while adding new capabilities like text-to-tone and editable AI tone recipes.

ToneCraft is an AI-driven framework that functions as a “Google Translate” for guitar tones. ToneCraft enables musicians to instantly create, refine, and reproduce any guitar tone from simple, intuitive inputs, transforming tone creation from a technical, time-consuming chore into an expressive process.

The AI’s predictions are instantly exported to its proprietary ToneCraft simulator, which operates online (web-based), or to its audio plugin within the user’s existing Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), where you can play, personalise, and create favourite presets, staying in full creative control.

Keep reading about ToneTech here.

 

The AIAIAI x Oklou Tracks are back in stock right now

This is your final chance to own a physical piece of AIAIAI x Oklou’s radical creative universe. From the raw DIY influence to the custom design accents, this iteration of our Tracks headphones was crafted for music lovers who value independence and uncompromising sound quality.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

New limited-edition product collaboration between AIAIAI with French producer, singer, and composer Oklou. The collection introduces custom-designed iterations of the TMA-2 and Tracks headphones, serving as a physical tribute to the tools that ground the modern, independent creator.

Partnering with the meticulously selective Oklou to honour the reality of modern DIY culture. By placing standard-setting fidelity into the intimate spaces of daily life, the partnership declares that the personal sanctuary is the studio.

For more info, keep reading at AIAIAI.

Seymour Duncan announce new Black Rails for Rail Series Humbuckers

The Rail Series from Seymour Duncan combines classic pickups with innovative rail design for modern players. This collection features JB Rails, Jazz Rails, the Hot-Rodded Rails Set, Nazgûl Rails, Sentient Rails, the Nazgûl Sentient Rails Set, and Black Winter Rails.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

The JB Rails has Seymour Duncan’s classic JB Model’s full low end, crisp highs, and upper-midrange bump, but adds the tightness and accentuated attack of the rails platform. The Jazz Rails pickup is a perfect complement, maintaining the original Jazz’s glassy treble response, full bass, and scooped mids while incorporating the string-to-string balance of a rail design. The Hot-Rodded Rails Set combines JB Rails and Jazz Rails, delivering a versatile, high-gain setup.

For those chasing relentless power, Seymour Duncan Black Winter Rails brings the crushing aggression of Seymour Duncan’s legendary Black Winter pickups to the rails platform. Built on Black Winter’s triple-ceramic magnet foundation, it delivers even greater string-to-string balance, tightness, and sustain, and is available as a bridge, neck, or set.

They are available for both 6 and 7 string guitars, now with the option of steel or black steel rails! Keep reading at Australis Music.

Behringer announce new stomp boxes!

Behringer’s new range of stomp boxes are certain to be a hit with a distinct vintage feel combined with a modern design.

Behringer B-Flanger Pedal

The flanger isn’t just an effect — it’s a feeling. That jet-engine swoosh, the metallic shimmer, the doubled-up vocal halo that defined the golden age of rock and funk. B-FLANGER captures every drop of it with a true all-analog BBD circuit, then puts the controls under your foot.

Behringer Parapedal Wah Filter

Some pedals just sing. The PARAPEDAL WAH FILTER recreates one of the most coveted vocal-tone wahs of the 1970s — the kind that made guitars sound like they were having a conversation. All-analog circuitry. Two distinct frequency peaks for a wide, throaty sweep range. Compact pedalboard footprint so you can drop it in without rearranging your rig.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Behringer VT999 Pedal

The VINTAGE TUBE MONSTER VT999 effects pedal has that full-tone roar of a tube engine under its hood, letting you take off with anything from warm blues overdrive to heavy distortion. Add to this the excellent build quality and true-bypass wiring, and you begin to see just how monstrous this pedal really is!

For local enquiries, visit Australis music.

The new XVIVE P3S Stereo XLR Bluetooth Receiver

Simply connect the P3S to your mixer or powered speaker via the XLR and Mini-XLR outputs, pair your Bluetooth device, and enjoy high-quality wireless stereo sound.

The XVIVE receiver’s built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of operation. With stereo mode, the two outputs provide independent left and right channels, making P3S ideal for live performances, fitness classes, events, and more.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Features and Specifications

  • True Stereo Bluetooth Audio Output (Independent L/R Channels)
  • Main/Left channel XLR output, Secondary/Right Channel Mini-XLR Output
  • ‘Mono/Stereo switch
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP/AVRCP support and SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC
  • Transmission range: 100+ ft (line-of-sight)
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, >8 hours operation
  • USB Type-C charging port (charging only)
  • Balanced output level: +2 dBu
  • DAC resolution: 16-bit / 48 kHz
  • Bluetooth range: up to 100 feet (30.5 m)

For more XVIVE info, keep reading at Australis Music.

Numark announce new Numark Party Mix III & Mixtrack Go DJ controllers!

Numark this week announced some limited edition cream coloured versions of their Party Mix III & Mixtrack Go DJ controllers.

Mixtrack Go

With Numark MixTrack Go, the music goes where you go. This ultra-compact controller is built for DJs on the move. With hands-on controls, an intuitive layout, and performance pads for cues, loops, and FX, you can plug in, press play, and keep the mix going in any environment.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Party Mix III

Own every moment of the party with Party Mix. This flexible DJ controller gives you hands-on mixing, intuitive controls, and performance pads for cues, loops, and FX. Learn, practice, perform, and bring your set to life with a built-in light show that moves with every beat of your mix.

Exclusive Cream colour ways across both controllers.

  • MixTrack Go features portable two-deck control with capacitive touch jog wheels.
  • Stems Control with dedicated Acapella and Instrumental controls for creative mixing.
  • Bluetooth MIDI connectivity supports wireless DJing with compatible mobile devices.
  • Party Mix III includes a built-in LED light show that synchronises with music playback.
  • Compatible with leading DJ software including Serato DJ Lite and Algoriddim djay

For more info, keep reading at CMI Music & Audio.

The new Baby Audio plugin HyperWarp plugin is a small box of endless inspiration

Adding to their growing catalog of instruments and effects, Baby Audio presents HyperWarp, a time-bending effect plugin for creating motion, texture and colour.

Bend time to your will

HyperWarp lets users draw speed shifts, stutter steps and direction changes to reimagine their audio as glitchy rhythmic sequences or fluid, time-warped motion effects.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

The incoming signal gets broken down into micro-sampled grains then reassembled with the sonic imprint of seven different effect profiles. Each profile is a custom configuration of HyperWarp’s deep granular engine, controlled by four curated macro knobs. The result is the ultimate ear candy generator and happy accidents machine that’s perfect for turning any loop or stem into a unique creation.

By combining graphical time manipulation with granular processing, HyperWarp gives producers the power to reimagine their audio into glitchy rhythmic chops, or use any input as raw material for granular sound design.

Unlock Hypermodern sounds

HyperWarp’s seven distinct effect profiles go from clean time manipulation to frantic modulation all the way to extreme lo-fi. Users can easily explore a broad range of granular effects using just eight front panel controls in conjunction with the graph sequencer.

But HyperWarp doesn’t require any knowledge of granular techniques to get started. With a built-in library of preset graph shapes and smart randomisation for all parameters, HyperWarp can generate usable new presets at the click of a button.

For those looking to experiment, Baby Audio HyperWarp offers powerful features for altering the graph shape, blending wet and dry and interacting with the underlying granular engine.

The plugin includes over 190 custom presets from top producers and sound designers.

HyperWarp is available now from Baby Audio at an MSRP of $99, with an introductory price of $49. It is compatible with all major DAWs for Mac and PC, including Apple Silicon systems.

Big Red Bash Final Hurrah set to rock the Simpson Desert in 2027

After 13 extraordinary years of red dirt, big skies and even bigger music line-ups, the Birdsville Big Red Bash will return to the edge of the Simpson Desert from 6-8 July 2027 for an emotional final celebration, with organisers today announcing that next year will be the final Birdsville Big Red Bash.

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Some of the biggest names in Australian rock history have also hit the remote Outback stage – with the legendary John Williamson the first ever performer with an acoustic set on the side of the Big Red sand dune in 2013, followed by a roll-call of storied acts including Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins, Icehouse, The Angels, Jon Stevens, James Reyne, Hoodoo Gurus, Daryl Braithwaite, The Living End, Tina Arena, Colin Hay, Troy Cassar-Daley, Ian Moss, Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, Vanessa Amorosi, Lee Kernaghan and many more.

Dates

  • July 6-8, 2027 – Big Red sand dune, 35km west of Birdsville

“While our numbers are relatively modest in terms of festival goers, we’ve always punched well above in terms of logistics and what the event delivers. We’ve created multiple World Records across Nutbush boot scooting at the event and Big Blue Day map of Australia as well as delivering the most economic revenue to Outback Queensland of any event ever staged in the region. We were the world’s first multi day music festival staged post Covid in 2021 and we rank consistently as having amongst the highest level of customer satisfaction of events staged in Queensland. It’s a lot to walk away from, but we’d rather go out on a high than risk the event being prevented from continuing by circumstances beyond our control. The Mundi Mundi Bash will become our sole focus moving forward which will allow us to focus more on that event and will also give our loyal Bash patrons the opportunity to still experience everything that makes a Bash event special on another equally iconic red dirt location.”

Renowned as the world’s most remote music festival, the Big Red Bash has forged a path for large-scale Outback events, attracting tens of thousands of people to Birdsville since it began in 2013.

For more info, keep reading at Big Red Bash. Tickets on sale 12 November, 10am AEDT.

 

Sound Particles releases Energy Panner 2 and Brightness Panner 2

Sound Particles today announced major updates to Energy Panner 2 and Brightness Panner 2, their dynamic panning plugins that use the characteristics of the audio signal itself to control movement — by intensity, or by brightness, pitch, or MIDI notes — with no automation lane required.

Both now add independent paths per channel, built-in mixer, virtual centre, three visualisation modes, expanded support for every major output format or the ability to create your own custom format, and run on the same modern engine that powers Beat Panner.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Most panning tools ask you to draw every movement by hand. Energy Panner 2 and Brightness Panner 2 take a different approach: Energy Panner 2 reads the intensity of your sound and turns it directly into motion; Brightness Panner 2 does the same with frequency content (brightness, pitch or MIDI notes) — bringing life to a mix without a single keyframe.

The concept of dynamic panning has already found its way into major mixes: Hans Zimmer’s longtime mixer Alan Meyerson used Energy Panner on multiple scores, including Dune: Part Two. Learn more in Sound Particles’ webinar “Mixing Dune: Part Two OST,” available on the Sound Particles YouTube channel.

What’s New:

  • Independent Paths: every input channel gets its own path, with independent start and end points, for far more control than a single shared trajectory.
  • Built-in Mixer: per-channel output level control, right inside the plugin, no need to jump to the DAW mixer.Virtual Center: clears the signal from the centre channel and redistributes it to left and right: clean dialogue in post, open space for a lead vocal in a mix.
  • Multiple Views: Circular, Polygon, and Room views, so the plugin matches how you already think about a room or a mix.
  • Custom Format Layouts: build your own speaker layouts with customisable channel count, azimuth, elevation, and LFE placement.
  • Expanded Input/Output Support: from stereo to Dolby Atmos and all the way up to 6th order Ambisonics.

Additional product information and demo videos can be found at https://soundparticles.com/products/energypanner and https://soundparticles.com/products/brightnesspanner.

Kiss me in Australia: Sixpence None The Richer announce first-ever Australian tour

David Roy Williams is proud to announce the first Australian tour by acclaimed American alternative rock band Sixpence None the Richer, joined by special guest Ella Hooper.

Sixpence None the Richer is an alternative rock band known for its distinctive blend of indie-rock melody and introspective songwriting. Sixpence’s major hit “Kiss Me” spent 3 weeks at #1 in Australia in June 1999, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a top-10 hit in sixteen countries. Additional global hits followed with “There She Goes”, “Breathe Your Name”, and their cover of Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over”.

Sixpence None The Richer’s sound remains anchored in founding members’ Leigh Nash’s unmistakable vocals and Matt Slocum’s intricate guitar work.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

With a discography spanning nine global album releases, including their platinum Sixpence None The Richer, and three albums released in 2024 and 2025 (Rosemary Hill, The Dawn Of Grace, and Live At Gruene Hall), the band is headed to Australia stronger than ever. Lead singer Leigh Nash shares her excitement, saying, “I want to come out swinging.”

“Kiss Me” continues to grow in popularity, recently surpassing 1 Billion streams on Spotify with more than a third of those occurring in the past year alone. The song frequently appears in Shazam’s weekly U.S. Top 200, is a regular viral moment on TikTok, and remains a staple in film and television worldwide. In July 2024, “Kiss Me” was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, marking a remarkable resurgence; it went double platinum in 2023, following its initial 1999 platinum certification.

Sixpence None The Richer March 2027

  • CANBERRA- Canberra Theatre- Tuesday March 2
  • THIRROUL – Anita’s Theatre – Wednesday March 3
  • NEWCASTLE – King Street – Thursday March 4
  • SYDNEY – Enmore Theatre – Friday March 5
  • PORT FAIRY – March 7-8
  • TWEED HEADS – Twin Towns – Thursday March 11
  • BRISBANE – The Tivoli – Friday March 12
  • MELBOURNE – Palais Theatre – Saturday March 13
  • ADELAIDE – The Gov -Tuesday March 16
  • PERTH – Astor Theatre – Thursday March 18

Tickets on Sale – Thursday September 10 from www.davidroywilliams.com

Behringer announce DICE USB Interfaces

Anyone searching for a centrepiece for their computer-based recording setup will appreciate the streamlined simplicity of the Behringer DICE 1U2 and the Behringer DICE 2U2.

Behringer Dice 1U2 USB Audio Interface

The Dice 1u2 is a 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface features a Midas-designed microphone preamp. Selectable line-level/instrument inputs handle a wide variety of input sources.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Additionally, the Dice 1U2 features 48-volt phantom power for your condenser mics. Direct monitoring is available for zero-latency performance while recording, and you get rock-solid Headphones and Main outputs with an independent Monitor control. Conveniently bus-powered, the Dice 1U2 features Status, Signal, and Clip indicators for straightforward status visibility.

Behringer Dice 2U2 USB Audio Interface

The Dice 2u2 is a this 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface features two Midas-designed microphone preamps. Selectable line-level/instrument inputs handle a wide variety of input sources.

Additionally, the Dice 2U2 features Shine sound enhancement, which infuses your tracks with a pro-studio sheen, and 48-volt phantom power for your condenser mics. Direct monitoring is available for zero-latency performance while recording, and you get rock-solid Headphones and Main outputs with an independent Monitor control. Conveniently bus-powered, the Dice 2U2 features Status, Signal, and Clip indicators for straightforward status visibility.

Both Behringer DICE 1U2 and the Behringer DICE 2U2 are available Early February 2027

Keep reading about Behringer at Australis Music.

Martin expand 16-series guitars

Martin Guitar and their 16-series are back with a slew of options for every sonic preference, available in multiple colours and style to suit every player. Beginning with the 00-sized 00L-16E and running through to the Grand and J models, there’s something for everyone in the new range.

With expressive gloss-top finishes, fresh body shapes, premium electronics, and distinctive voices across the range, these acoustic-electric guitars are made for players who want classic Martin craftsmanship with a look and sound that help them stand out and command the room.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

00L-16E 1935 BURST, BLACK SMOKE & BLUE DENIM

The 00L-16E 1935 Burst introduces a warm, intimate voice to the refreshed 16 Series, pairing standout style with a focused, vintage- inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a controlled low end that sits comfortably in any mix. The sloped-shoulder 00L body size delivers a woody, responsive voice ideal for fingerstyle, songwriting, or expressive rhythm work while offering surprising projection from a compact frame. Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic sound, and L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for live performance or recording.

Martin

DSS-16E 1935 BURST, BLACK SMOKE, CHERRY COLA

The DSS-16E 1935 Burst introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series, pairing standout style with warm, vintage-inspired tone. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid mahogany back and sides for punchy midrange, strong treble response, and a focused low end that sits well in any mix. The slope-shoulder Dreadnought body shape delivers a woody, intimate tone and now paired for the first time with a short 24.9″ scale length for a relaxed feel that complements its natural warmth. Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and bass response, while L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for the stage.

GPC-16E

The refreshed GPC-16E builds on its balanced Grand Performance platform, pairing powerful tone with exceptional comfort. Its gloss spruce top with vintage tint is matched with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass, rich overtones, and articulate highs that project clearly in any setting. The Grand Performance body with 000 depth offers a balanced feel that’s comfortable without sacrificing power, while the cutaway provides easy access to higher frets for expressive lead playing. A long 25.4″ scale length adds clarity and punch for dynamic response across styles. Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance, while L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for the stage.

GRAND J-16E 12-STRING

The Grand J-16E 12-String expands the refreshed 16 Series with a bold, sonically driven voice, built to command the room through depth, shimmer, and projection. Its gloss spruce top with vintage tint is paired with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep, rumbling bass and rich overtones that support the signature chime and jangle of a 12-string. The Grand Jumbo body size delivers powerful volume, while its 000 depth enhances comfort without sacrificing projection, making it equally suited for strumming, layered accompaniment, or expressive live performance. Non-scalloped X- bracing provides clarity and balance across all twelve strings, while L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for the stage or studio.

J-16E 1935 BURST, BLACK SMOKE, CREAM

The J-16E 1935 Burst introduces a bold new voice to the refreshed 16 Series, pairing standout style with powerful projection. Its gloss spruce top in a striking 1935 Burst finish is matched with satin solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for deep bass, rich overtones, and articulate highs that cut through the mix with clarity. The Jumbo body size delivers thunderous volume with sparkling top-end response ideal for strummers, rhythm players, and anyone who wants a commanding stage presence. Scalloped X-bracing enhances sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic voice, while L.R. Baggs® ElementTM electronics make it ready for live performance or recording.

For more info, keep reading at ELFA.

Experience the cinematic dreamscape sounds of The Delines in April!

There are few bands who can make a song feel like a surreal dream, like a classic midnight movie, like a whisper heard through a wall of a roadside motel. But here we have it… The Delines. Returning to Australia in April smuggling their country-soul noir into bars, ballrooms and theatres across the east coast.

Catch up on all the latest news here.

Led by songwriter, novelist and former Richmond Fontaine frontman Willy Vlautin, alongside the extraordinary lead vocalist Amy Boone, The Delines have created a singular world where country, soul, jazz and noir collide. Their songs are populated by characters living on the edges of the American dream – the lonely travellers, damaged romantics, gamblers, addicts, dreamers and people simply trying to make it through another night.

The Delines APRIL 2027

  • Thursday 15 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC
  • Friday 16 – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne, VIC
  • Saturday 17 – Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan, VIC
  • Sunday 18 – Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel, Creswick, VIC *matinee and evening shows
  • Wednesday 21 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW
  • Thursday 22 – Stag & Hunter, Newcastle, NSW
  • Friday 23 – The Loyal Bellingen Golf Club, Bellingen, NSW
  • Saturday 24 – Eltham Hotel, Eltham, NSW
  • Sunday 25 – Junk Bar, Brisbane, QLD *matinee and evening shows

Tickets on sale October 8. For more info, ticketing and further reading, visit Love Police.