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Meris LVX

Meris changes the delay pedal game with the new LVX Modular Delay System

By Matt Owen published

Dubbed the company’s “greatest feat”, the LVX offers an all-new intuitive interface, mind-blowing assortment of delay types and comprehensive effects engines from other Meris pedals

PRS's new Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow guitar

PRS unveils ornate, limited-edition Private Stock Special Semi-Hollow guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published

All woods on this variation of the Special Semi-Hollow come straight from the Private Stock Vault, including the maple top, Black Limba back and neck, and ziricote fretboard

Ernie Ball Music Man's 2022 Jason Richardson signature Cutlass guitars

Ernie Ball Music Man graces Jason Richardson's signature Cutlass guitar with two striking new finishes

By Jackson Maxwell published

The All That Remains axeman's shred-ready signature is now available in Majora Purple and limited-edition Empress White colorways

Noel Gallagher performs with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds at day 2 of the Pure & Crafted Festival on August 13, 2016 in Berlin, Germany

Noel Gallagher teases new signature Gibson ES-355

By Jackson Maxwell published

The Oasis man posted a video hinting at a signature version of his number one stage guitar with the caption "August 2022"

Eric Clapton performing live

Eric Clapton tests positive for Covid-19, postpones shows

By Matt Owen published

Shows in Italy and Switzerland will be rescheduled after the blues guitarist contracted the virus

Blackstar St. James guitar amps

NAMM 2022: Blackstar debuts all-new St. James amp series, featuring “the lightest 50-watt valve guitar amps on Earth”

By Matt Owen published

Comprising two combos, two heads and two cabs, the St. James range offers ultra-light designs, Cab Rig software-powered sounds and new Celestion Zephyr speakers

Mike McCready of Pearl Jam performs onstage at The Forum on May 07, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Watch Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen with Eruption cover

By Michael Astley-Brown published

McCready tackles the track’s iconic whammy bar dives and two-hand tapping on a vintage Strat

Alexander 23 (left) and John Mayer (right) performing live together

Watch John Mayer cover Tears For Fears’ Everybody Wants to Rule the World with Alexander 23

By Matt Owen published

The Sob Rock mastermind made a surprise appearance during his support act's set, and helped serve up an irresistible rendition of the cult ‘80s track, pink Jackson Soloist in hand

SolidGoldFX Surf Rider IV

SolidGoldFX launches Surf Rider IV modulated spring reverberator

By Matt Parker published

The latest take on the spring reverb emulator features three reverb sounds, flutter modulation and switchable trails

Chase Bliss Audio Habit

Chase Bliss will now sell directly to consumers rather than raise prices or compromise on builds

By Matt Parker published

Joel Korte says the brand’s gear won’t be available via distributors and stores within a few months

Iggy Pop, Ricky Gardiner and David Bowie onstage in 1978

Iggy Pop and David Bowie guitarist Ricky Gardiner dies aged 73

By Matt Parker published

Tony Visconti and Iggy Pop have paid tribute to the guitarist behind The Passenger riff

Billy Gibbons and Dan Auerbach

Hear The Black Keys jam with Billy Gibbons on new track Good Love

By Matt Parker published

Dan Auerbach says he handed Gibbons “a guitar he had never played, and an amp he never played. He plugged it straight in… and sounded exactly like Billy Gibbons”

Matthias Jabs of Scorpions

Scorpions' Matthias Jabs pictured at recent Madison Square Garden show with Band-Aids on his fingers, apparently bleeding onto his fretboard

By Sam Roche published

The band recently postponed shows in Lisbon, Toulouse and Lille due to an unspecified injury suffered by Jabs

Sam Ryder, Måneskin and Alvan and Haez perform at Eurovision 2022

Guitar at Eurovision 2022: a Brian May-inspired solo conquers, Måneskin and The Rasmus return, and the Gibson Theodore makes its TV debut

By Michael Astley-Brown published

This year’s song contest featured a host of six-string standouts that highlighted the guitar’s resurgence in popular culture

Alex Lifeson playing his Gibson ES-355TD

Alex Lifeson spoke to his iconic “Whitey” Gibson ES-355TD before he put it up for auction

By Matt Owen published

The Rush hero cradled the case and reminisced about the gigs they'd done together prior to the guitar's sale, which takes place this weekend

Paul Gilbert's hot-pink 1987 Ibanez “Ice-Stroyer” guitar

Paul Gilbert's hot-pink 1987 Ibanez “Ice-Stroyer” guitar has been put back up for sale on Reverb.com

By Jackson Maxwell published

The one-of-a-kind, autographed Destroyer/Iceman hybrid has been listed for $18,500

Dan Auerbach with his Supro Martinique

Dan Auerbach explains the Supro secret behind The Black Keys’ Howlin’ For You fuzz tone

By Matt Parker published

The reedy fuzz tone on the duo’s biggest hit came from a secret weapon in Auerbach’s gear arsenal

Fender NFT trademarks

Fender has filed trademarks for NFTs and “other crypto-collectibles”

By Matt Parker published

Has the guitar giant gone full ‘crypto bro’, or is it merely keeping its options open?

Spinal Tap sequel confirmed

This Is Spinal Tap sequel confirmed for 2024 with original cast

By Matt Parker published

Double ’Tap! Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls are set to return to cinema screens for one final show

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready perform live in May 2022

Pearl Jam break out digital amps and rare Gibson guitars on US tour

By Michael Astley-Brown published

Mike McCready is now rocking Fender Tone Master combos, while Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder have been wielding obscure Gibson models