DiMarzio's DP 793BK Air Norton 7 pickup is a great all-rounder fit for 7-string solid-body and semi-hollow body guitars. Prepared to work with clean as well as overdrive amplifier channels, this potent neck humbucker shapes warm and well-defined sound. Stick in the bridge position and you get solid, harmonic-rich sound while, in overdrive mode, it can effortlessly shift between modern and vintage tone.

Yamaha's APX Series electro-acoustic guitars are well-known for their manageable size, great playing comfort and rich acoustic sound. Needless to say, the APX600M acoustic guitar is no exception. This model has a relatively short 25-inch scale length which lowers string tension and lightens the feel, plus a cutaway for eased access to the higher frets.The APX600M: A Trusty Stage PartnerSupported by special non-scalloped X-bracing, the spruce soundboard of the APX600M brings forth a full acoustic foundation sound supported by clear-and-balanced lows. Meanwhile, the combination of a SYSTEM65 preamp, a built-in piezo pickup and tuner along with a set of volume and EQ controls complete with a mid FQ slider, gives you everything you need to guarantee perfect live sound.

The Orange OR30 Head delivers enough headroom to do battle with any 100 Watt guitar amp, but at 30 Watts, this model can even back you up during bedroom rehearsal sessions. Flip the attenuator switch from 30 Watts to 2 Watts and, at super-low volume levels, this amplifier still shapes the sweet, organic sound of 12AX7 and EL84 tubes, while the built-in effects loop has been kitted out with a single 12AU7 tube. And, while this British designed and built offering is based on the legendary OR50, it comes with more than enough tasty little extras.The Orange OR30 Head: Classic Orange Quality PlusTo kick the treble end of that unmistakable, classic Orange sound up a notch, simply hit the Bright switch, and while the output is limited to 30 Watts, the sound is massive. Find the response sweet spot via the Cross-Line Presence pot and, to gain that essential extra push during solos, a footswitch (not included) can be hooked up to trigger the built-in volume boost hands-free. Team up this flexible head with a matching 16 Ohm or two 8 Ohm Orange speaker cabinets to complete the satisfying set.

The DiMarzio DP100CR Super Distortion humbucker is all about brawny sound and high output. In fact, it's so good its design hasn't been tweaked since this time-tested guitar pickup was introduced in 1972. Want to pull bang-on distortion out of your tube amp? Don't look any further.From Jazz-Rock to MetalThe DiMarzio Super Distortion strikes a stunning balance between raw power and tone. Both chords and single notes will leap out your amplifier, filling the room with a tornado of sound. This humbucker has also been a staple of various styles for decades, ranging from jazz-rock to metal.