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Tosin Abasi and Plini give a masterclass in virtuosity after writing and recording a song in a day
Having recently partnered with Kiko Loureiro and Matteus Asato, it seems the Aussie has met his match as Neural DSP challenges the elite shredders to fuse their talents together
Scott Ian is in his “Bruce Lee era” and giving his signature King V a solid makeover – complete with the classic Jackson logo
The thrash metal legend has given his signature axe a major overhaul, and owning one won’t break the bank either
Gibson’s Parlor Rosewood EC offers a downsized, single-cut take on the SJ-200 shape beloved by Brian May and Johnny Cash
The small, cutaway-lavished acoustic is built to be a worthy travel companion without limiting the size of its sound
NAMM President reacts to the de-escalation of tariffs on products imported from China – and details its impact on the musical instrument sector
Trump has recently announced a “total reset” of U.S.-China relations and updates on tariffs which will undeniably also impact the guitar and gear market
This Kiss superfan just paid $12k to be Gene Simmons’ roadie for a day
The eye-wateringly expensive package has been billed as “Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience” – but is it worth the money?
Jason Richardson gives his take on the timeless ‘music theory versus ear training’ debate
Is music theory necessary to write guitar solos that stand the test of time? All That Remains' lead guitarist weighs in...
Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo is selling his first-ever electric guitar on the band's relaunched Reverb store
This is the third time the iconic experimental rockers have linked up with the online gear marketplace to sell a collection of their own gear to fans
Fender Japan celebrates the ’60s with the return of its Traditional Collection
The collection’s Class of 2025 offers the firm’s premium craftsmanship and a raft of nostalgic colorways
The iconic Alice Cooper Poison riff started out as John McCurry’s warm-up routine
McCurry’s legendary guitar hook had been used for another song two years earlier – but Alice Cooper was desperate for his Sweet Child O’ Mine moment
Brad Paisley will personally build 19 of his new signature Lost Telecasters – and he plans to get experimental
The guitarist is taking matters into his own hands for the extremely limited batch of Paisley-made Teles
An affordable signature version of Alex Lifeson's ‘Whitey’ Gibson ES-355 could be in the works
Alex Lifeson's iconic “Whitey” ES-355 featured on almost every Rush album – and an affordable signature version could be in the works
Brian Ray’s audition to join Paul McCartney’s band was a live performance – at the Super Bowl
The multi-instrumentalist didn't have long to prepare for one of the most public auditions in the history of rock and roll
Gary Holt's favorite pedal emulates Eddie Van Halen's iconic “Brown Sound” – and it retails for less than a $100
Holt reveals his new go-to budget-friendly brand – and offers some of his mini-pedal recommendations
How Robin Nolan went from busking in Amsterdam to collaborating with George Harrison
The gypsy jazz virtuoso would later go on to complete a long-lost Harrison song that had been scribbled on an envelope
Peter Frampton joins Pearl Jam and trades solos with Mike McCready over Black during Nashville performance
Frampton – who has had to adapt his playing technique as he battles a degenerative disease – traded licks with McCready during the surprise guest spot
Rockie Lynne was abandoned as an infant – years later, his birth father left him his most important legacy
Lynne didn't know his parents growing up, but when he met his biological father through a DNA test, they connected over a shared love of the guitar
Todd Rundgren reveals the real reason why he decided to produce Meat Loaf's off-kilter debut Bat Out of Hell
The Wagnerian rock record was initially rejected by many a record label – but would go on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time
When Suzanne Vega was warned against headlining Glastonbury, she took drastic measures to ensure she made history
The folk guitar icon made history as the first female artist to headline the iconic festival – but she arrived on stage after receiving death threats
