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Latest Guitar Gear Updates: Mid-2025
In the world of music gear, innovation and versatility continue to drive the industry forward. Here's a roundup of the latest updates on some of the notable products from the first half of 2025.
PRS Core Mark Holcomb
PRS Guitars has officially made Mark Holcomb's six-string signature guitar a permanent addition to its Core Series. Previously available as a limited-run model since 2015, this updated guitar now features a mango wood top, mahogany body, a 25.5” scale maple neck, and an ebony fretboard with a 20” radius for fast, precise playing. Seymour Duncan Scarlet and Scourge pickups, designed for clarity and punch, are included, along with coil-splitting and drop tuning options. The finish options include Cobalt Smokeburst and Charcoal Wraparound Burst, reflecting Holcomb’s evolution after over a decade working with PRS, aiming for versatility and modern metal performance.
Furch Pioneer
No recent updates have been found for the Furch Pioneer model. This short-scale acoustic guitar, designed to compete with the Martin LX1 and Taylor GS Mini as a travel guitar, features a delightfully shaped body design, a tidy cutaway, and a no-nonsense build.
Fishman AirLock Wireless GT
No specific new information or updates have been found regarding the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT system. This wireless system promises to revolutionize wireless instrument performance by offering a "true cable tone" functionality and a USB-C output for connecting directly to recording devices.
Laney LFR-110
There have been no new mentions or announcements about the Laney LFR-110 amplifier. This compact cab supports Bluetooth connectivity, offers onboard cab simulation, and aims to set a new benchmark in FRFR performance. It comes with Celestion Seventy 80 speakers, Baltic birch frames, and Zintec steel cabinets, making it ultra-light, suitable for home studios and practice rooms.
Victory Lunchbox Cabs
No recent update or news about Victory Lunchbox cabinets has been found. Bad Cat has launched its first-ever lunchbox head, the Ocelot, which is a revamped and redesigned version of the Rubicon first displayed at NAMM 2024.
Ernie Ball Flex Patch Cables
The new Ernie Ball Flex Patch Cables have been noted for their glow-in-the-dark feature, offering innovation and practical benefits for pedalboard setups. Specifics such as cable length options and technical specs were not detailed in the snippets.
Positive Grid Spark EDGE
No current updates or announcements have been present for the Positive Grid Spark EDGE amp. This amp features a customizable grille, including a limited edition grille designed in collaboration with PosterLad.
Bad Cat Ocelot
No new information or releases related to the Bad Cat Ocelot amplifier model have been found. This head features four footswitchable modes that go from Clean to Scream, a built-in reactive load with DynIR speaker simulation, and full MIDI implementation.
HeadRush VX5
No recent news or updates about the HeadRush VX5 floor modeler have appeared. This floor modeler uses chords to generate harmonies, which could help lone wolf performers to bulk out their instrumentation without hiring additional musicians.
In summary, the most significant recent news centers on the PRS Core Mark Holcomb guitar, which has transitioned from limited edition to a permanent core model with detailed specification updates and new finish options. The Ernie Ball Flex Patch Cables were also briefly highlighted for a novel glow-in-the-dark feature. Other items on the list did not show new developments in the provided search results.
