10 essential Gibson SG albums By Glenn Kimpton 19 November 2021 The solidbody double-cut with the instantly recognizable silhoeutte has graced some of the greatest recordings of all time
These 5 custom-painted Dead & Company D’Angelico guitars raised more than $160K in a charity auction By Matt Parker 19 November 2021 The D’Angelico Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford guitars were customised by artist mister e for the band’s 2021 tour
Guitar Center just cut the price of a limited-edition Epiphone Les Paul Custom by $100 in this blinding pre-Black Friday deal By Matt Owen 19 November 2021 The classy Inspired By Gibson Collection guitar, which features an Antique Ivory “tuxedo” finish and ProBucker humbuckers, is available now for just $629
Reverb announces the best-selling guitar amps of 2021 By Matt Owen 19 November 2021 It's the year of the modelers in the guitar amp department, with tube amps proving less popular in the face of digital innovation
Mono’s M80 Vertigo Ultra is an upgraded take on its durable gigbag – with wheels! By Matt Parker 19 November 2021 The new version of the firm’s tough M80 Vertigo case also adds water resistance, shock proofing and reflective trim
The best-selling effects pedals of 2021 have been announced By Matt Owen 19 November 2021 Modern classics dominate the overall bestsellers list, while EarthQuaker Devices makes the most noise in the new-for-2021 category
Watch Sammy Hagar, James Hetfield, John Mayer, Joe Satriani and Melissa Etheridge perform Piece of My Heart in new pro-shot footage from 2016 By Matt Owen 19 November 2021 The star-studded rendition, which took place during the Acoustic-4-A-Cure concert five years ago, also featured Tommy Lee, Melissa Etheridge, Pat Monahan and Kris Kristofferson
Jerry Cantrell announces intimate streaming event, featuring six-song performance and Q&A By Matt Owen 18 November 2021 An Evening With Jerry Cantrell will stream on December 2 and feature songs from the guitarist's latest album, Brighten, as well as a storytelling session
Steve Howe on his greatest guitar gear hits and misses By David Mead 18 November 2021 The Yes guitar legend reaffirms his love for his Gibson ES-175D, but reveals how he was nearly swayed by a costly 335…
Browne Amplification T4 Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen 18 November 2021 A Muff-style fuzz with a twist in the mids
Molly Tuttle pays tribute to the women who helped her find her voice in energetic new single, She’ll Change By Matt Owen 18 November 2021 The track is the first to be lifted from singer-songwriter’s forthcoming studio album, which is set for a 2022 release
Reverb reveals the best-selling electric guitars of 2021 By Matt Owen 18 November 2021 Fender dominates sales stats, claiming 13 of the 20 available spots, topping the list with the Player Telecaster and Player Stratocaster
Best acoustic guitar strings 2021: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves By Chris Corfield 18 November 2021 Our pick of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
Save a whopping $110 on the Fender HSS Player Strat with this top-tier Black Friday deal By Jackson Maxwell 17 November 2021 Ahead of the holidays, Guitar Center is offering a scintillating discount on the HSS Player Strat in Sienna Sunburst
John Petrucci’s Ernie Ball Majesty model is the second highest-selling signature guitar on the planet By Matt Owen 17 November 2021 Petrucci's signature six-string has beaten the likes of Brian May's Red Special and Steve Vai's Ibanez JEM to claim second spot, behind the Gibson Les Paul
Vidami launches the Vidami Blue, a wireless Bluetooth looper pedal that can navigate YouTube videos, DAWs and more By Sam Roche 17 November 2021 The California company once again seeks to make modern guitar playing and learning less disruptive, and this time adds digital audio workstation compatibility and a tab scrolling mode
Kramer updates its Custom Graphics Collection with new martial arts-inspired “Strike First” Baretta By Sam Roche 17 November 2021 Appointments include a single offset Seymour Duncan JB Zebra Coil humbucker, and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with EVH D-Tuna for on-the-fly drop D tuning
Tom Morello announces star-studded new album The Atlas Underground Flood, featuring Kirk Hammett, Alex Lifeson, Ben Harper and Rodrigo y Gabriela By Matt Parker 17 November 2021 The Rage Against the Machine man has rounded up another stellar line-up of guest talent for a quick follow-up on his previous Atlas Underground album
Richie Faulkner says he’s feeling “very strong and positive” after receiving life-saving open-heart surgery By Matt Owen 17 November 2021 The Judas Priest guitarist, who suffered an aortic aneurysm onstage, said that as part of his recovery he’s “playing guitar everyday”
Rickenbacker guitar pickups: what you need to know By Rod Brakes 17 November 2021 Martin Kelly – author of Rickenbacker Guitars 1931-1999: Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fireglo – straightens out the subject of Rickenbacker pickups
