Gyrock

Gyrock is a rotary pickup system for electric guitars developed by Wild Customs in France. The system has two rollers: one in the neck and one in the bridge position. Each roller is operated mechanically by its own switch and each one houses up to 3 pickups - so you can have up to 6 different pickups in the guitar at any one time. The rollers can also be swapped from the back of the guitar to give you even more pickup options. Wild Customs have partnered with Seymour Duncan as the pickup provider on their starter pack - but the system can also be used with other pickups. Works with single coil pickups and narrow-sized humbuckers.

Source: Gyrock website (1 May 2024)

Zeru

Zeru Guitars is a relatively affordable headless electric guitar brand launched in 2023 by Impulse Music Co. Circa 2024 their range included the Standard Series, Signature Series and VOID Series. Available in 6, 7 and 8-string versions.

Source: Zeru Guitars website (28 April 2024)

Maurizio Uber

Maurizio Über Basses, also known as MüB, specializes in handcrafted custom bass guitars. The company, led by Maurizio Caduto, focuses on innovation and quality, using advanced techniques like CNC for precision in construction of basses with unique features such as custom electronics, and the use of diverse materials. MüB also focuses on sustainability by incorporating recycled materials into their instruments. MüB is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Source: Maurizio Uber Basses website (24 April 2024)

Hammett Guitar Co.

Pat Hammett founded Hammett Guitar Company, a boutique UK electric guitar maker. He's not related to Kirk Hammett (despite sharing the same last name). His guitars are inspired by the budget-friendly but iconic guitars sold in the 1950s and 60s in U.S. department stores and catalogs. His redesigns of these guitars feature better materials and parts for today's musicians. Also produces Drummond & Hammett (D+H) cigar box guitars.

Source: Hammett Guitar Company website (26 April 2024)

Brute

Brute Basses is a UK bass brand started by David Telfer. Telfer began building his own bass guitars to create unique instruments, leveraging his love for hands-on crafting and design (his background is in the fashion industry). Initially modifying Fenders, he soon began designing his own basses, drawing inspiration from mid-century designs and less conventional models by brands like Fenton Weil and Yamaha. His creative process involves using locally sourced recycled materials and experimenting with various design elements to produce distinctive, high-quality instruments. His brand, Brute Basses, has gained recognition and use among notable musicians, reflecting his dedication to combining aesthetic innovation with practical functionality. Circa 2022 Telfer was operating Brute as a side project to his main job running the Sunspel clothing brand.

Henriksen

Henriksen Amplifiers began with Bud Henriksen's desire for a portable amp that could authentically amplify jazz guitar. Starting in the 1980s with Henriksen Data Systems and transitioning through software development, Bud ultimately focused on his passion for music. After retiring, he developed the Jazz Amp in 2006, revolutionizing amplifiers with its quality and tone. Despite Bud's passing, his son Peter continues the mission, expanding beyond jazz to serve various musicians with portable, high-quality amplifiers, embodying the belief that better sound leads to better performance.

Source: Henriksen Amplifiers website (7 April 2024)

Eminar

Eminar was an Australian amplifier and PA / live sound systems company active from around 1964 to the 1970s. The company was founded by Gary Millington and Peter Roberts in Melbourne. They made tube guitar amplifiers initially but switched to solid state amps in the 1970s.

Source: Oz Valve Amps: Eminar (3 April 2024)

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