Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock
Fender Japan uses a quirky finishing technique for new Sandblast Hybrid II range By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models have been unveiled, each of which are treated to a nifty sandblast finish
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
Boss brings updated AIRD tech to its retro-styled ME-90B By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Following the overhauled ME-90, the upgraded all-in-one bass pedal uses the same tech found in the GT-1000 but in a $399 package
Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso
Boss has unveiled its first-ever Katana bass head – and it might be a game-changer By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 The firm's flagship Katana bass head is its most advanced bass amp to date, debuting Cabinet Resonance calibration for optimum tone with any cab
Martin's M/0000 is the first of its Reverb-exclusive experimental builds – and a glimpse into its future By Matt Parker published 17 April 24 The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units
Peter Frampton is prolonging his performing career to savor his remaining playing days By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 The guitarist is battling a degenerative disease but says he intends to continue touring – and is reinventing his playing as a result
James Hetfield has had Lemmy's ashes tattooed onto his middle finger By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 Hetfield says the salute to the late Motörhead legend means “he is still able to fly the bird at the world” even after death
How Carlos Cavazo became the guitarist who replaced Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot By Matt Owen published 17 April 24 Cavazo was recruited to fill the role vacated by Rhoads in a new-look Quiet Riot lineup
Gibson continues its guitar amp renaissance with its flagship Dual Falcon 20 combo By Matt Owen published 16 April 24 The Falcon family soars to new heights with a well-spec'd 2x10 that makes clear Gibson's intentions to claw its way into the amp market
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore? By Janelle Borg published 16 April 24 After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
Schecter’s stealthy Black Ops guitars might be the most metal T-types you’ll see this year By Matt Owen published 16 April 24 Three covert single-cuts headline the drop, which has been “engineered for precision and power”
Fender’s Tom DeLonge Starcaster signals another big shift for the guitar giant By Matt Parker published 16 April 24 The Indonesian-made, Fender-badged Tom DeLonge signature guitar finally breaks cover
Thief steals $300 Epiphone instead of the $1,000 guitar sitting next to it By Janelle Borg published 16 April 24 The thief mixed up the price tags at Acorn Music Store in Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Fender revives divisive Antigua finish for limited-edition Squier ’70s Classic Vibe models By Matt Parker published 16 April 24 The once-derided Antigua Burst is back for a limited run and is now available for preorder in the US
A lost first-year Gibson Les Paul Junior has been brought back to life against all odds By Phil Weller published 16 April 24 The rare guitar was discovered in a disastrous state, but has been transformed into a gorgeous and characterful blues machine
Dave Mustaine says Teemu Mäntysaari is the guitarist he’s “been looking for” By Phil Weller published 15 April 24 Mustaine has heaped praise on Mäntysaari's “intelligent” right hand, and his ability to learn Megadeth material and smash out solos like he’s “eating Rice Krispies”
Nile Rodgers makes a surprise appearance at Coachella with K-pop group Le Sserafim By Janelle Borg published 15 April 24 Nile Rodgers lent his signature playing style to the group’s track Unforgiven
Eric Clapton’s Live Aid Marshall JCM800 amp is up for auction By Phil Weller published 15 April 24 The 1984 amp head and matching 4x12 cab that Clapton used for his iconic Live Aid performance with Phil Collins is being sold by London’s Denmark Street Guitars