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A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called “possibly the greatest amplifier ever made“ has resurfaced after 40 years
By Jackson Maxwell published
Formerly owned by producer/guitarist Dennis Herring – known for his work with Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy – the amp now belongs to Jason Isbell

“An official Vampire now”: Tony Iommi played Paranoid with Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper at The Hollywood Vampires’ recent UK show
By Matt Parker published
The Black Sabbath legend dropped in on the band’s Birmingham, UK show and proved he has lost none of his chops since retiring from touring

With Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen onboard, is the Barbie soundtrack this year’s must-hear guitar collaboration?
By Matt Parker published
The guitar heroes reportedly both drop in on the soundtrack to accompany Ryan Gosling’s Ken on his signature tune, I’m Just Ken

These Amazon Prime Day Fender and Squier deals are still live - but they won't be around for long!
By Daryl Robertson last updated
As Amazon Prime Day comes to a close, time is running out to grab a Fender-related bargain

“A f**king disaster”: Vito Bratta says White Lion’s debut album left him “devastated” – here’s why
By Matt Owen published
The virtuoso doesn't harbor too many fond memories of White Lion's 1985 LP Fight to Survive, and that's partly because of the guitar tracks that made it onto the final album

A Star is re-born: EVH’s limited edition offset is inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s mad Charvel and Danelectro combo
By Matt Parker published
The single pickup Star reprises Ed’s 1980 fan favorite, The Star, as seen on that year’s World Invasion tour

In praise of the Fender Electric XII, the 12-string electric loved by Jimmy Page that brought jangle to ‘60s rock
By Chris Gill published
No Electric XII, no Stairway... Well, not quite. But while the Ricky always gets the glory, it's time to show some appreciation for Fender's 12-string for the iconic tones it gave to iconic tracks

It sure looks like John Petrucci is about to launch his own guitar software brand
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist has trialed a new venture, Tone Mission, on his socials – and we’ve looked up the trademark...
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