Pete Townshend reveals his love for Thundercat's latest album, It Is What It Is By Sam Roche “It’s so absolutely incredible, kind of like Sgt. Pepper's – it's been an obsession”
FM Guitars expands its line of dual-fretboard guitars with 8, 10, and 12-string bass models designed for tapping By Matt Owen The ergonomic models can be constructed from a choice of woods and are available in three different string configurations
Electro-Harmonix unveils MOP-D10 isolated pedalboard power supply By Michael Astley-Brown Will EHX’s keenly priced 10-output offering MOP the floor with the competition?
Could KnobsAI be the ultimate app for guitar pedal fanatics? By Matt Owen App uses artificial intelligence to record, save and share the settings of your prized effects pedals
Old Blood Noise Endeavors unveils versatile $29 Split/Meld signal splitter By Matt Owen The ultra-affordable passive router encourages guitarists to get creative by allowing them to split their signal path in myriad different ways
Red Witch releases Binary Star "celestial time modulator" pedal By Matt Owen The newest addition to Red Witch's solar system of sonic offerings promises "a near-infinite number of sounds"
Epiphone relaunches the Embassy bass in a range of finishes for 2021 By Sam Roche ProBucker 760 pickups, a solid mahogany body and an Indian laurel fingerboard highlight the new model's spec sheet
Les Claypool faces off with Metallica’s Robert Trujillo in a bass-slapping duel in new short film Precious Metals By Richard Bienstock The film is directed by the Primus bassist’s son, Cage Claypool
Rickenbacker reveals limited-edition 90th anniversary 480XC and 4005XC models By Matt Owen The celebratory six-string and four-string offerings from the iconic guitar maker sport classic Rickenbacker body shapes, checkerboard binding and a choice of ornate finishes
Cliff Burton to be honored with livestream event on his 59th birthday By Richard Bienstock Friends and bandmates will gather on Twitch to pay tribute to the late Metallica bassist
The Infinity Case offers a dazzling new way to display your guitar By Richard Bienstock New cabinets utilize mirrors and lighting for unique visual effect
D’Addario’s new tuner pedal features a countdown timer to keep track of your set length By Michael Astley-Brown The Chromatic Pedal Tuner+ also adds an onboard buffer
Bergantino Audio Systems launches super-lightweight NXV Series of bass cabs By Sam Roche New cabs boast Neo-Xtreme-Technology drivers in a ported Italian poplar plywood and Baltic birch housing
Rush's Alex Lifeson on new music with Geddy Lee: "We're both eager to get back together" By Sam Roche The prog guitar icon discusses Neil Peart's passing, and writing new material with his Rush bandmate in new interview
Sandberg celebrates its 35 anniversary with special-edition California Supreme bass By Richard Bienstock Fresh take on the company’s flagship model boasts quilted maple top and Delano X-Tender pickups
D’Addario changes pedalboards forever with the launch of telescopic XPND design By Michael Astley-Brown Expandable rails mean you’ll never run out of pedalboard space again
Saved By the Bell star Dustin Diamond’s dying wish was to meet Tool’s Justin Chancellor By Richard Bienstock Diamond, who played Screech Powers on the show, played bass and had plans to start a Tool tribute act
Ernie Ball seeks to streamline your string-changing experience with the new Pegwinder Plus By Matt Owen The all-in-one Pegwinder Plus boasts a built-in acoustic pin puller, fluid ball-bearing design and custom molded ergonomic grip
Opinionhut offers music makers the chance to get quick, unbiased feedback on their songs By Matt Owen The service promises guaranteed, quality feedback in a forum free of the toxic traits that characterize other social media platforms
Old Blood Noise Endeavors updates and streamlines the Alpha Haunt Fuzz By Matt Owen The compact pedal promises "endless worlds of fuzz" courtesy of a highly interactive and incredibly versatile control set that boasts 12 individual controls
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