Latest articles by Matt Owen
The $119 Short Circuit pedal has been designed in collaboration with Coppersound – and it’s a lot more advanced than the Notaklön or Notadümblë
From the Archive The two had huge respect for one another and quickly became close collaborators, resulting in a historic record
Big new drops from HeadRush, Epiphone, Line 6 and more
The jazz ace has been a key inspiration for some modern heavy guitar heroes
The Corrosion of Conformity guitarist had the same tech as the late AC/DC legend
Edward “Bud” Cole came under fire after his controversial comments concerning AI from earlier this year were recirculated online
The former Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Trapeze frontman is set to undergo open heart surgery
It’s not the first time TONE3000 and NAM integration has been added to a modeler – but this time it’s different
The guitar great has laid down the gauntlet, offering a simple challenge to anyone who is trying to play more melodically
From the Archive Beck shared his thoughts on the Van Halen school of guitar back in 1985
New drops from Orange, Kramer, Harley Benton and more
Featuring a ferocious new single from the future of shred, defiantly optimistic post-punk, “ecstasy for the ears” indie, irresistible jazz fusion, and much more
The genre-hopping guitarist has become the company's first woman of color signature artist
The string maker was recently accused of using generative AI to create the music for a product demo video
Cole's comments on AI's place in the guitar world from earlier this year have resurfaced – and not been well-received
The Thomann-owned guitar maker has released Light Aged and Heavy Aged versions of its S-type, T-type and offset electric guitars
The Maryland firm's first Chief Executive Officer has been with the company for 41 years
The string maker was accused of using AI-generated music in a recent product demo video
From the Archive In a rare interview conducted in 1968, Hendrix offered his thoughts on the rivalry that had been forced on himself and Slowhand
An insanely affordable new Gretsch and a pedal called Jimothy headline the round-up this week
In 1996, U2's six-string sonic experimentalist offered a frank discussion of his influences – and why he felt disillusioned with the current guitar scene
The 5-28 Terz is a tiny acoustic that promises a distinct voice of its own
The revered guitar builder was one of the most influential modders and makers of his time, and sparked the custom shop revolution
