Gretsch unmasks a new signature guitar in collaboration with alt-country star Orville Peck By Janelle Borg published 22 May 24 Orville Peck's signature model promises mid-century swagger and vintage Gretsch voicings with a modern twist
What’s the greatest cover version of all time? By Paul Elliott published 22 May 24 Vote now for your favorite!
Tyler Bryant calls out guitar company for photoshopping his picture to promote a Les Paul copy By Matt Owen published 22 May 24 The Stratocaster loyalist was faked playing an LP replica by a brand bidding to market its own model
Eric Clapton called it “the best-sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever played” – now his personal Martin signature acoustic prototype is up for sale By Janelle Borg published 22 May 24 One of only four acoustic guitar prototypes discovered so far, this Clapton-used model is expected to fetch $50,000 at auction
Paul Reed Smith hits back at critics who say PRS guitars are “too perfect and have no soul” By Matt Owen published 22 May 24 The guitar engineer designs some of the finest instruments money can buy – but for some, they're just “too good”
Heart's Ann Wilson on how she managed to get Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains to jam together By Janelle Borg published 22 May 24 Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson recount how they were embraced by Seattle’s music community after the band experienced a dip in popularity
PRS’ new David Grissom signature tube head looks to outperform classic vintage amps By Matt Owen published 22 May 24 The DGT 15 is the latest release from the pair's decades-long partnership – and channels the spirit of his high-end Custom 30 head, with some choice engineering tweaks
How a technical mishap led Jeff Loomis back to passive pickups – and an all-new Seymour Duncan signature set By Janelle Borg published 22 May 24 Jeff Loomis’ Noumenon signature humbuckers promise tight low-end and smooth treble for both six- and seven-string guitars
Musician’s Friend's up to 40% off Memorial Day sale just dropped 6 days early – save big on Schecter, Electro-Harmonix and more By Matt McCracken published 21 May 24 Grab yourself some super savings on guitars, pedals, accessories, and loads more
Nuno Bettencourt on how Alice in Chains' Layne Staley radically changed the way he plays guitar on stage By Janelle Borg published 21 May 24 Nuno Bettencourt criticizes music fans who think playing on stage is “like scoring points. Like, how was the performance from one to 10”
Aguilar has overhauled some of its most iconic bass amps with some serious upgrades By Matt Owen published 21 May 24 The bass amp specialist has brought its Tone Hammer and AG Series amps into the modern age with some indispensable updates
Queen’s Stone Cold Crazy comes full circle with a live punk rendition by The Offspring and Brian May By Janelle Borg published 21 May 24 Brian May also joined The Offspring on stage and put his own spin on their 1997 hit Gone Away
Fender gets the Memorial Day sales rolling early with up to 30% off Player, Paranormal, Affinity, and loads more By Daryl Robertson published 21 May 24 From Kurt Cobain’s outlandish Jag-Stang to Steve Lacy’s People Pleaser Stratocaster, Fender's Memorial Day sale has something for everyone
AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with the help of a new bass player By Phil Weller published 20 May 24 The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany
These picks are encrusted with literal diamonds to provide ultimate grip By Phil Weller published 20 May 24 The diamonds’ abrasive texture is the perfect non-slip grip material for guitar picks, according to Patoma Music
The Les Paul behind the iconic solo on Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights is now up for auction By Janelle Borg published 20 May 24 The late Ian Bairnson’s guitar was used across the first four Kate Bush albums, as well as classic records from the Alan Parsons Project and countless sessions
Joe Bonamassa’s ultimate “museum-grade” find is reborn as his first Martin signature By Matt Parker published 20 May 24 Bonamassa’s astonishingly clean Martin 000-45 was handed down as a family heirloom before he bought it and took it to the firm’s Nazareth base for close inspection
Nuno Bettencourt swapped his Washburn N4 for a Les Paul copy to shred onstage with Stone Temple Pilots By Phil Weller published 20 May 24 The Extreme guitarist was spotted playing a Nelson LP copy as he shared the stage with “one of the greatest rock bands of all time”
Pearl Jam producer Andrew Watt joins Mike McCready to share one of the all-time great guitar solos By Janelle Borg published 20 May 24 Pearl Jam have treated their fans to surprise guests, deep cuts and covers on the US leg of their ‘Dark Matter’ tour
Friedman's PLEX is a “sonic twin” of the amp that kickstarted Dave Friedman's tone obsession By Phil Weller published 20 May 24 The 50-watt, two-channel amp head is a meticulous recreation of Friedman’s favorite amp, which kicks off the firm's new Vintage Collection