Pearl Jam used Dumble amps on new album Dark Matter, reveals producer Andrew Watt By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The late Alexander Dumble made four custom amps for the A-list producer
“John Lennon said, ‘Girls don't play guitars’”: The Liverbirds on meeting The Beatles By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The trailblazing Liverpool group later wondered if Lennon’s jibes were intended to push them to make a success of the band
Catalinbread's StarCrash Fuzz and SideArm Overdrive aim to inject a fresh twist to golden-era gain tones By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 The pedals look to bring the tried-and-trusted tones of the '70s' most famed high-gain effects into the modern era
New study reveals how female guitarists have been denied credibility in the music press for over 60 years By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 A new research study examines the marginalization of female players in the music press
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Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday
Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’ By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on a memorable meeting with Jimi Hendrix By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Robert Fripp recalls Jimi Hendrix calling King Crimson “the best band in the world”
Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock
Fender Japan uses a quirky finishing technique for new Sandblast Hybrid II range By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models have been unveiled, each of which are treated to a nifty sandblast finish
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
Boss brings updated AIRD tech to its retro-styled ME-90B By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Following the overhauled ME-90, the upgraded all-in-one bass pedal uses the same tech found in the GT-1000 but in a $399 package
Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso
Boss has unveiled its first-ever Katana bass head – and it might be a game-changer By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 The firm's flagship Katana bass head is its most advanced bass amp to date, debuting Cabinet Resonance calibration for optimum tone with any cab
Martin's M/0000 is the first of its Reverb-exclusive experimental builds – and a glimpse into its future By Matt Parker published 17 April 24 The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units
Kiko Loureiro is selling his Megadeth gear on Reverb By Matt Owen published 17 April 24 The former Megadeth guitarist has hit a hard reset on his gear collection, and parting ways with a host of Ibanez, Gibson and Godin gear he used over the past few years
Seymour Duncan debuts signature Blackouts for Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 Available for six- and seven-string guitars, the pickups feature an EQ voicing sculpted for Beaulieu’s “chugging riffs and intricate leads”
Peter Frampton is prolonging his performing career to savor his remaining playing days By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 The guitarist is battling a degenerative disease but says he intends to continue touring – and is reinventing his playing as a result
James Hetfield has had Lemmy's ashes tattooed onto his middle finger By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 Hetfield says the salute to the late Motörhead legend means “he is still able to fly the bird at the world” even after death
How Carlos Cavazo became the guitarist who replaced Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot By Matt Owen published 17 April 24 Cavazo was recruited to fill the role vacated by Rhoads in a new-look Quiet Riot lineup