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Sponsor Content Created With Yamaha
The latest evolution of the Yamaha TransAcoustic format is the ultimate all-in-one music-making tool, with built-in effects, looper, and Bluetooth capabilities
Sponsor Content Created With Positive Grid
With smart practice features, Bluetooth connectivity and AI-generated tones, the SPARK 2 offers real-world applications that could improve your practice routine – and level up your chops
Sponsor Content Created With Ashdown
The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range
Sponsor Content Created With Orange
Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity
Sponsor Content Created With Marshall
The iconic brand’s amplifiers have stood the test of time. Here's how they continue to be a core part of the cultural conversation
Sponsor Content Created With Mesa/Boogie
In operation since 1969, Mesa/Boogie continues to cement its reputation as a leader in the tube amp market in the 2020s
Sponsor Content Created With Blackstar
From being founded by ex-Marshall employees to leading the charge in patented tone-shaping circuits, hybrid valve-and-DSP designs and cutting-edge digital platforms, the Blackstar team looks back at its key moments
Sponsor Content Created With PRS
With Doug Sewell, PRS’s in-house amplifier designer, at the helm, the brand is setting the gold standard in amps, with current standouts including the PRS HDRX 20 Head, PRS DGT 15 Head, and PRS MT 15 Head
Sponsor Content Created With Laney
Laney’s LFR range injects digital rigs with the feel and response that comes with playing through an actual guitar amp – with plenty of pro features to boot
Sponsor Content Created With Laney
Mini-amps are definitely having a moment – and Laney is upping guitarists' expectations with the integration of some seriously helpful features
Sponsor Content Created With Serious
A stacked lineup of blues, jazz and fusion greats will perform across Spring and Summer in the English capital
Sponsor Content Created With Yamaha
The company has also celebrated the 60th anniversary of guitar innovations with a pair of special-edition models
Sponsored by Cleartone Strings
The firm has partnered with a new distributor to bring its pioneering approach to string coating back to the UK and Ireland
Sponsored by Donner
Endorsed by the likes of Yvette Young, the Hush series combines the latest specs with a lightweight and compact design that can withstand the rigors of touring
Sponsored by Positive Grid
From all-in-one practice and headphone amps, all the way to wireless systems that will level up your playing game, there's something for everyone (yourself included) in the Positive Grid Holiday Gift Guide
Sponsor Content Created With Orange
Take care of your tubes, and your amp will take care of itself. Here's how simple regular testing and inspection can help keep your amp in road-ready condition
Sponsor Content Created With MusicNomad
A vast library of support videos and guides head up MusicNomad’s Fret Care collection, making advanced fretboard care more accessible than ever
Sponsor Content Created With Laney Amplification
Laney’s acclaimed FRFR series is bolstered with a feature-packed, best-in-class unit that might just be the FRFR speaker you’ve been waiting for
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Eliminating the need for setup and ensuring consistent playability night after night, Furch’s new CNR System® Active neck joint has solved an age-old problem for acoustic guitarists. We take a closer look at the trailblazing technology that optimises your instrument in real-time
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Expertly crafted in Salt Lake City, Utah, each string – whether for an electric or acoustic guitar – features a unique patented coating that extends its life without sacrificing tone
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From Strat-styles to Tele-styles and everything in between, the more upscale series marries attractive colorways with meticulous craftsmanship and top-quality components
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The compact yet feature-packed full-range, flat-response cab is the ideal solution for casual players and performers alike who are looking to level up their amp modeler setup
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The latest edition of the Fu Manchu visionary's signature guitar ups the ante for some Floyd Rose fun
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Designed and assembled in the U.S.A., this overdrive pedal is part of Paul Reed Smith's debut pedal offerings – and promises to enhance your tone without coloring it
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Electric and bass-compatible cases let you take two guitars or basses, as well as accessories and even a change of clothes, on the road with ultimate protection
