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Ernie Ball redesigns its Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings with John Mayer for its “most sonically complex” set yet
By Phil Weller published
With a little inspiration from drum cymbals, the revamped Earthwood Bell Bronze strings boasts a richer low-end that promises not to get too dark

Fender drops Fender Studio – a free DAW for mobile, desktop, and tablet devices
By Phil Weller published
With authentic amp sims, pedals, and a suite of editing controls, Fender Studio injects some fresh competition into the DAW market

PRS doubles down on its next-gen Narrowfield innovations
By Phil Weller published
The versatile Maryland and Indonesia-built guitars continue PRS’ 40th anniversary celebrations

Ohio-based EarthQuaker Devices CEO reveals the business is at risk of going bankrupt amidst tariff uncertainty
By Janelle Borg published
The boutique pedal company has forecasted that, should the trade war persist, the cost per pedal would increase from 2 cents in April to $12.80 in December

Boss has brought 8 iconic effects pedals to the digital realm for the first time
By Phil Weller published
It’s the firm’s first foray into virtual effects – but paywall complications might deter some potential users

Kramer draws inspiration from its 1980s shredder heydays for the Volante
By Phil Weller published
Kramer hopes its newly devised shred machines will help reposition the firm as “the progressive choice for high-performance guitarists”

One of the world’s finest guitar collections has been kept under wraps for decades – now it's been donated in full to the Met
By Phil Weller published
The collection has been in the works since 1987 and is now set to be displayed in a permanent gallery that charts the instrument’s influence on American culture

Electro-Harmonix launches the Oceans Abyss – taking on the likes of Strymon and Meris
By Phil Weller published
With two independently programmable reverb engines, 10 voices, and a bevy of effects, the Oceans Abyss is throwing its hat in the ring for 2025’s best one-stop ambience machine

“An archetypal metal axe”: Jackson American Series Soloist SL2DX review
By Phil Weller published
Jackson’s latest speed metal machine is built in Fender’s Corona factory and sticks close to the time-tested Soloist recipe, and could just prove to be your next heavy metal workhorse

Thomann has acquired Hughes & Kettner – and is promising a bright future for the German amp giant championed by Alex Lifeson and Tommy Thayer
By Janelle Borg published
The mega retailer has added the innovative amp company to its evolving roster of brands – but what's next for the beloved firm?
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