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Boss’ Katana:Go Mini is the headphone amp to beat – and now it’s the best value, too – undercutting Fender, Blackstar and IK at just $99
By Matt Parker published
Boss’ headphone amp has got me playing so much more at home – and now it’s cheaper than all of its rivals

Been waiting to buy your dream guitar? Guitar Center has just introduced a 15% off coupon for Black Friday – for a limited time only
By Janelle Borg published
The musical instrument retail giant is one-upping itself by offering a coupon that's eligible to use on over 13,000 products

I played a John Mayer Silver Sky for the first time ever this year and it blew me away. With 20% of all PRS SE and Core guitars at Guitar Center for Black Friday, I’m *this close* to getting one of my own
By Matt Owen published
Yes, the five-star SE NF 53 – already one of the best sub-$1k guitars on the market – is also included

I think the guitar deal of the year just landed with a staggering $300 off this 5-star rated Strandberg Boden Essential at Sweetwater
By Matt McCracken published
It may be divisive, but once you play a Strandberg it'll change the way you feel about headless guitars

My bandmate gigged this Walrus Audio amp simulator and his tone was better than mine. Now its upgraded successor is $90 off for Black Friday and I’m about to join him
By Matt Owen published
You can also score an insane $200 off some of Walrus Audio's First Gen Mako Series pedals – including an R1 High-Fidelity Reverb for just $149.99

Stop the presses! Musician's Friend just rocked Black Friday with up to 60% off a host of guitars from PRS to Fender, Martin, Ernie Ball, and more
By Daryl Robertson published
The official Black Friday sale is here, and it includes everything from guitars and amps to pedals, accessories, and more

Cat lovers, rejoice – this bassist is creating custom pickguards in the shape of your cat
By Janelle Borg published
Julia, the owner of Etsy shop ThreeStools, is catering to guitar players who also happen to own a feline (or two) with her cat-themed pickguards

Steve Vai has reimagined Brian May’s Red Special in his own vision with the help of a UK boutique guitar builder
By Matt Owen published
The 'Vai Special' puts a distinct spin on May's legendary guitar, and was meticulously spec'd by Vai himself – with a few Ibanez JEM inspirations to boot

Universal Audio is giving away a free plugin for Black Friday but hurry, you've only got a few days to get yours – choose one of ten different plugins
By Matt McCracken published
From the classic 1176 compressor to the Showtime 64 guitar plugin, UA's free plugin giveaway has something for everyone

When a young Bootsy Collins joined James Brown’s band, the Godfather of Funk bought him a Fender Jazz Bass. Now it’s up for auction
By Nick Wells published
Following Bootsy’s departure from the JBs in 1972, the bass continued its life on stage with Fred Thomas, another of Brown’s longtime bassists
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