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Boss crams 16 beloved effects into the convertible PX-1 Plugout FX
Boss unveils its answer to the Line 6 HX One and TC Electronic Plethora X1 as it seeks to revolutionize the compact pedal experience
Misha Mansoor has got another custom shop Jackson Surfcaster – and we could be creeping towards a potential signature run release
Mansoor might have reached the peak of his Surfcaster experiments with his third Custom Shop model
“It seems the age of touchscreen guitar amps is advancing faster than I ever imagined”: All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the return of my favorite Fender offset
The guitar amp of the future, more passengers on the PRS party train, and Squier’s newest Classic Vibe collection – all that and more headline this week’s gear round-up
"I can tell you how to become a virtuoso very easily”: Steve Vai on how anybody can become an elite guitar player
Vai – who had a gruelling practice routine growing up – has shed some light on what it takes to become a virtuoso
“He wanted to be remembered for bringing country music into metal”: Brent Hinds, 1974-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute
The former Mastodon guitarist died aged 51 following a fatal motorcycle accident, and his peers have now come out to honor his life and legacy
When Dave Cobb traded a blender for the services of a legendary amp modder, he found the sound for Mirador’s blockbuster debut
According to Chris Turpin – who used the amp on his new album with Jake Kiszka – Cobb acquired the mod in exchange for a $80 kitchen gadget
Brent Hinds dies aged 51 following fatal motorcycle accident
The metal guitar great died in Atlanta last night while riding his Harley Davidson
Pete Townshend looks to the future as The Who’s farewell tour gets underway
The guitar hero says he and Daltrey may work together in the future, but he’s also got his eye on some solo shows
Gibson teases Back to the Future ES-345 replica – and an Epiphone version may not be far behind
The hunt for the original goes on, but Gibson Custom Shop is making headway on what looks like plans for a fully fledged Back to the Future guitar line
Even Chino Moreno doesn’t know why Stephen Carpenter isn’t touring with Deftones
Carpenter stepped away from touring duties in 2022 and hasn't played any overseas shows since
60 years after he sold it, Neil Young has been reunited with his Squires Gretsch 6120 – thanks to Randy Bachman
Young tracked down his beloved Gretsch online, and has since been playing it live on tour
Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
Some surprising hardware setups and unorthodox configurations head up the drop – which sees Fender commit to its beloved Classic Vibe family
Billy Corgan quizzes Steve Vai on his epic guitar battle with Yngwie Malmsteen – and the guitar lick that left them both in disbelief
The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor
JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott recovering after suffering serious cycling accident
The pedal specialist will be taking time away from his firm's YouTube channel while he recovers
All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including a pedal that will solve all your Mk.gee tone troubles
Mk.gee's tone in a box? Noel Gallagher's mystery Oasis reunion Les Paul? Fender's answer to its boutique rivals? All that and more dropped this week...
Dave Mustaine announces new Megadeth album will be his last
The band's final record will be followed by a global farewell tour next year
Steve Vai on how he joined David Lee Roth’s band – and Roth’s desire to “beat Van Halen”
In 1985, Vai was recruited to join Roth's post-Van Halen band – and the singer had lofty ambitions for his new project
Gibson launches signature version of Noel Gallagher’s mystery Oasis reunion Les Paul – one of 2025’s most talked about guitars
Only 25 will be made, each representing a classic Oasis track
Gretsch reboots the Corvette as the all-new CVT – a sub-$500 build based on the guitar beloved by Rory Gallagher and Jimi Hendrix
The CVT Double-Cut formally arrives after a run of signature models teased the Corvette's return
Brent Hinds says he was forced out of Mastodon – despite claims his departure was amicable
Hinds has seemingly shed more light on his surprise Mastodon departure in a recent comment on social media
Eddie Van Halen’s #1 Kramer guitar surfaces for sale – and is expected to reach $3,000,000 at auction
The early 1980s custom build, which was played on tour and once owned by Mick Mars, ushered in a watershed moment for Kramer and the guitar industry
Fender debuts the American Ultra Luxe Vintage range – taking on its boutique rivals and rolling out its new relic’ing process
The latest entry to the American Ultra ecosystem offers subtle Heirloom finishes and Pure Vintage pickups, and looks to make a mark in the boutique modern-meets-vintage guitar market
JHS Pedals has put Mk.gee’s beloved Tascam 424 multi-track tones into a pedal
After much speculation, JHS has finally unveiled the 424 Gain Stage – a preamp pedal based on the cult classic Tascam Portastudio beloved by Mk.gee
