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“No-one has made a Klon like this”: Don’t fancy spending $10,000 on a real Klon Centaur? Not to worry – the new JHS Pedals Notaklön lets you build your own for $99
By Matt Owen published
Solderless construction, an added Shamrock tone mod, and it's only $99?! Shut up and take our money

“This is impossible to play!” Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar name – and nail – Eddie Van Halen’s hardest guitar riffs during first-ever Best of All Worlds performance
By Matt Owen published
Joined by bandmates Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham, the supergroup performed 5 tracks from the Van Halen catalog live on air ahead of their 2024 tour – mere minutes after getting together for the first time

“Beloved by generations of players in every musical genre”: Boss’ sparkling 50th Anniversary series celebrates its place atop the pedal pile – and, with prices under $100, won’t put off the players that got it there
By Matt Parker published
The effects brand has launched limited – yet nicely priced – takes on its iconic DS-1, SD-1 and BD-2 pedals

“Owned by, played by, signed by and designed by some of the brightest lights in rock ‘n’ roll”: Eric Clapton launches 25th anniversary Crossroads Festival auction – and it includes some serious instruments
By Matt Owen published
Slowhand's 'Crash' Fender Stratocaster and a unique PRS Silver Sky are among the guitars up for sale, and all proceeds will go towards supporting the Crossroads Centre in Antigua

“Jerry's most sophisticated guitar setup… the culmination of decades of experimentation with state of the art gear”: Jerry Garcia’s final touring rig – featuring Bob Weir’s revered Wall of Sound McIntosh amp and an embedded pedal panel – is up for auction
By Matt Parker published
The Grateful Dead guitar legend’s final rig is open to bids and it features a bit of 2-for-1 gear history

Fender just stealth-dropped some early Black Friday deals, including 25% off Aerodyne, 20% off Vintera and $100 off the Player Plus
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender kicks off the Black Friday session with a truly diverse sale that includes models from the Aerodyne, Vintera and Players Series – as well as clothing

Take your playing from average Joe to pro with this amazing value Guitar Tricks one-year subscription deal – plus, get $321 of extras
By Chris Barnes published
Invest in your playing with the best Black Friday deal we’ve seen so far from one of our favourite online lessons platforms

“McFly vibes from that 345!” Jason Isbell and Bob Weir perform Johnny B. Goode for Michael J. Fox, as Isbell tips his cap to the famously inaccurate Back to the Future guitar – the Gibson ES-345
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist and songwriter chose a particular Gibson to perform in front of a crowd of celebrity guests at Fox’s fundraiser

Seymour Duncan’s new PowerStage 100 Stereo is its first stereo power amp pedal – could this be the amp modeling partner you’ve been searching for?
By Matt Owen published
The latest addition to the pickup specialist’s PowerStage series introduces a key upgrade

“The ultimate multi-tool for guitar players”? Taylor’s upgraded Beacon might just be the most versatile clip-on tuner ever made
By Matt Owen published
Don't be fooled by its humble appearance – this five-in-one playing companion does so much more than just help keep your guitar in tune
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