Latest articles by Michael Astley-Brown
The official Sweetwater Black Friday deals might not be here yet, but these early savings are well worth a look
One of pop-punk’s most influential bassists reveals what songwriting with Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker is really like, the guitar parts you might not realize he wrote and why his new signature bass is unique for every player
With an exclusive Guava Green colorway and an accompanying sticker set, the limited-edition Jag Bass joins the blink-182 bassist’s growing signature lineup
A new era of PRS is here with the arrival of a family of metal guitars intent on shaking up the market
The Muse frontman wound up owning Manson Guitar Works after 20 years of FX-loaded collaborations. He details its forthcoming Graham Coxon signature model and why mistakes are an important part of his playing
Get ready for Cyber Weekend with early deals and shopping tips
Significant updates. Simplified guitar lineups. No more numbers. Heck, there’s even a price drop. Fender’s Chief Product Officer Justin Norvell explains how the guitar giant is changing course with its new flagships
Here are the best early Black Friday deals from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more
It’s the biggest launch of the year for the Big F – and it’s not just a new lick of paint
Cyber Weekend is fast approaching, and we've got the lowdown on all the early Fender deals
New offset bridges and overhauled pickups headline one of the most important drops in Fender’s recent history
Headless guitars, AI tone sculpting, too many damn options… What’s the gear trend you’ve never understood?
Featuring tortuous djent riffs, an 8-bit party rocker, Phoebe Bridgers’ grungiest song to date, a massive shoegaze soundscape, and Steven Wilson’s latest prog opus
Elwood Francis reveals the origins of his preposterous 17-string bass – and why he’s disappointed it went viral
It’s one of the most idiosyncratic setups on the touring circuit today – and giving it a test-drive was a true seat-of-the-pants experience
Take a deep dive into the cavernous world of 'verb and explore the best reverb pedals for every budget
Williams collapsed during a wrestling match and passed away in hospital
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Featuring a tongue-in-cheek single from a certain Rivers Cuomo, a dash of microtonal pop, and jangly riffs from a very charming man
Major players including Misha Mansoor and Yvette Young have cited Oceansize as an influence, yet the combustible UK outfit remain under the radar – in part because they simply cannot be imitated
Preorders list the eagerly awaited guitar for $9,999, but there’s a reason for that
The Nocaster is also making a return in the American Vintage II lineup while the Player II Telecaster gets four limited-edition colorways
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
Tuning issues and a desperate need to blow off musical steam from limiting session work made it a lesson learned for the esteemed shredder
Whether it was fun, frustrating, or forced us to think differently, these are the 12 pedals that GW staffers say have actually changed the way they play
