Active Band Man Chats - Checking Out New Gears

So, what’s the topic this time?

New!

Huh?

New! New!

Hmm, I’m not sure what you’re getting at... ‘new’ as in ‘something new’?

That’s it!

From our perspective, it’s the ‘new’ in ‘my new gear’, right? So, what do you mean exactly?

New gear is always being released, right?

True, the evolution of equipment is advancing at a rapid pace.

I make sure to follow gear brands and builders on Twitter—

Oh yeah, following your favorite brands is a must.

I get a lot of info on my timeline, but…

But?

There’s so much being released, I can’t keep up with it all!

Sounds about right...

Which is why!

And?

Using the sorting feature on the Sound House website is super convenient!

Huh? What do you mean?

Open the official Sound House website.

Okay, got it open...

First, select a category.

What should we go with?

Let’s start with electric guitars!

Fair enough.

If you have a specific model in mind, choose that!

Wow, there are a lot of options. What should we pick? Something like a Stratocaster?

If you’re not sure, just select ‘All Items’.

Isn’t that too broad?

That’s the point—you might discover something new!

I guess that’s true...

Your inner gear lust will be awakened!

Isn’t it better not to awaken that?

And now! The next step is crucial!

Go on...

Hit the sort button—or whatever it’s called—and choose ‘New Arrivals’ as the sorting option.

Ah, I see. And you can set the number of items displayed to your preference.

Ooh, lots of options popping up! Exciting!

Which one catches your eye?

This one!
Fender / 60th Anniversary Ultra Luxe Jaguar Ebony Texas Tea

A Jaguar!

Looks like it’s a 60th Anniversary model.

All black—it’s so sleek.

Right? But what’s up with the name ‘Texas Tea’? Is it a model or color name?

Hmm?

So, as the Rose Prince, I took the liberty of Googling it. Turns out it’s some kind of cocktail.

You “took the liberty of Googling,” huh? So, it’s alcohol?

Yep! Despite the ‘tea’ in the name, it’s booze!

Huh, that’s confusing!

I picture a rowdy Texan saying, “Ha-ha-ha! Strong liquor is like tea to me! Gulp, gulp, gulp!”

Wow, uh... very personal interpretation there.

Wee! Hic!

You’re totally drunk in that scenario... Is it a really strong cocktail or something?

We got sidetracked there, but hey, sometimes these tangents lead to learning new trivia, right?

Sure, sure.

Next, let’s check out new acoustic guitar releases!

You’ve been doing a lot of acoustic solo performances lately, haven’t you?

Yep!

See anything interesting?

Here’s one from a brand I’ve never heard of before:
Poputar / T2-JP

Poputar? That’s new to me...

The design looks pretty standard, but—

Wait, no, those position markers are wild!

Caught that, huh? This guitar is something else. It says: “The fretboard LEDs light up to guide you to each note, visualizing the music and helping you learn techniques. The LEDs indicate the notes to play, so you can follow along and see where to place your fingers.”

Oh, like a rhythm game?

Exactly!

Seems great for beginners. Reminds me of those keyboards with light-up keys.

Totally! And it’s surprisingly affordable!

What’s next?

Time to check out new effects pedals!

You never stop, do you?

Maybe this one!
BOSS / RE-202 Space Echo

Ah, yeah, everyone’s talking about that. I’ve been seeing it a lot on my timeline lately.

And this!
Carl Martin / Octa-Switch The Strip

A switcher?

Yup. I wanted the original version ages ago but couldn’t get it!

Ah, I see.

And now it’s the updated version! It’s funny how these things come back into your life...

True. Popular discontinued items often get updated or cloned, and before you know it, they’re discontinued again. That’s why staying updated is so important.

Exactly. And then—

There’s more!? You’re as obsessed with effects pedals as ever!

This one!
Tone City / Tiny Spring

A reverb pedal?

Yep, and in this mini size, they claim, “It’s the ultimate reverb, blending analog and digital technologies. Provides warm and original spring reverb tones.”

That’s an enticing description. Reading those product descriptions can be fun—especially now that they often include demo videos.

Totally! Plus, I love that it’s got just one knob!

Is that it?

I think that’s everything for now!

Thanks for your hard work. I have to admit, the sorting feature really is handy.

Right!?

And the world of gear is advancing every day...

Which is why we should always be checking with those sorting tools!

Alright, any final words?

Sort—because everything is—

No, no!

Let me try again. So, because everything is...

For love!