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Sterling by Music Man brings six high-end builds to affordable price ranges – covering guitars and basses
From the EVH-rooted Axis and the Cutlass, to a collaborative Darkglass bass, the Ernie Ball-owned firm is serving up cut-price versions of fan favorites
Magneto takes its Sonnet six-string to new heights and launches its first-ever bass
The one-two release is set to be rolled out in May, with its upgraded Strat-a-like and short-scale bass set to be showcased at NAMM 2025
Nobels stuffs three chorus flavors into its tiny new pedal, the CHO-mini
Skewed towards ’70s-style chorus effects, it comes with tap tempo functionality, space-saving housing, and an affordable price tag
Geddy Lee reflects on his 50 years atop the prog-rock heap
The Rush frontman charts his experiments in bass tone, and why he'd sometimes tackle the instrument like a lead guitarist
How Marcus Miller found his voice – and became one of the most-imitated bassists in the biz
The bass icon breaks down his formative influences, and how he gave everyone from Prince to Beethoven a low-end makeover via his '77 Fender Jazz
Recorded for Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Cliff Burton’s bass masterpiece has earned its place in the pantheon of great rock solos
Recorded for Metallica’s genre-sparking Kill ’Em All, Burton’s complex snarl of notes has captivated bassists for years. Dial in your favorite fuzz-wah tone and let it rip
Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
The Glideline collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones
John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms
B.B. King had his breakthrough blues guitar moment with The Thrill Is Gone – but it was Jerry Jemmott’s bass that made it groove
For The Thrill Is Gone, Jemmott played his 1964 Jazz Bass – which would be stolen soon afterward
Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup
DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show
Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead
Fender launches initiative to replace instruments and gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Fender has committed $100,000 to this effort – with more announcements expected in the coming weeks
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton gives update on frontman Steven Tyler’s health
Hamilton doesn't rule out Aerosmith returning back to the live circuit despite Tyler's recent voice problems
Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why the firm’s return to NAMM 2025 won’t be business as usual
Fender is one of the key brands returning to NAMM for 2025, but it’s taking a different approach this time
Walrus Audio just created an entirely new type of pedal that’s aimed at improving your playing, not your tone
The Canvas Rehearsal stalks new ground as a metronome, headphone amp and Bluetooth streamer in one
Cesar Gueikian all-but-confirms the return of the cult Gibson RD – an unsung build beloved by Dave Grohl and Ghost
One of the firm’s most obscure designs of the 1970s looks set for an unlikely return
Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals
