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How Mike Campbell ended up reconnecting with a classic piece of Heartbreakers gear

By Janelle Borg published 14 May 26

Turns out, the missing piece of his ideal tone was closer than he thought...

When the Eagles’ founding guitarist knew it was time to leave

By Matt Owen published 14 May 26

Bernie Leadon left the band amid a changing lineup and creative differences

Paul McCartney's guitars allegedly held up in England ahead of major Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibition

By Janelle Borg published 13 May 26

The seven guitars, which are part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's “Paul McCartney and Wings” exhibition, are central to the showcase, which opens in two days

The crazy method a thief used to steal 50 bass guitars – including one belonging to Guy Pratt

By Phil Weller published 13 May 26

The session ace lost his beloved during a spree of thefts, and he’s still looking for it today

The metal amp brand beloved by Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Hammett and Scott Ian is on the cusp of making a comeback

By Phil Weller published 13 May 26

The once-giant amp firm has quietly reignited its product development in recent years

Alex Van Halen says they tried to recruit Michael Anthony for Van Halen’s David Lee Roth reunion

By Phil Weller published 13 May 26

Wolfgang Van Halen would take Anthony’s place, but he didn’t get the gig because of “family influences,” the drummer says

She was a pioneering singer-songwriter – until she disappeared without a trace

By Janelle Borg published 13 May 26

One of the first true singer-songwriters Connie Converse was an ill-fit for her own time. Decades on from her mysterious disappearance, her music is being pressed on vinyl by Jack White’s Third Man Records

NAMM President John Mlynczak testifies about the impact of tariffs in Washington DC

By Phil Weller published 12 May 26

Mlynczak says the tariffs will price beginners out of the market and harm the broader industry ecosystem as a result

The real reason Machine Gun Kelly chose a razor blade shape for his signature guitar

By Matt Owen published 12 May 26

Mgk caused a stir when Schecter dropped his razor blade signature in 2024 – now he’s explained why he opted for the divisive design

Grace Bowers specs out her dream SG – is this what a potential signature Gibson could look like?

By Janelle Borg published 12 May 26

The guitarist has been flying the flag for Gibson SGs since the start of her career, so a signature model could very well be on the cards