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Watch a rare 1965 video of Jimi Hendrix backing an obscure soul duo on TV
This vintage clip from the TV show Night Train is a rare video of the guitar legend's days as a sideman
Iconic Guitars forms a partnership to watch as it recruits former Fender Master Builder John Cruz
John Cruz Custom Guitars closed its doors in 2023, but the boutique firm has promptly snapped up his services and expertise as it eyes fresh growth
PRS looks to the future with new pickups, overhauled specs, and two models inspired by pre-factory builds
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Maryland brand has continued to push the boundaries of electric guitar refinement with a range of new developments and lineup refreshes
How Robert Fripp helped Steve Vai tailor his King Crimson playing on the BEAT tour with one piece of advice
After watching clips of one of the early BEAT shows, the King Crimson guitarist had some words of wisdom for his stand-in regarding an especially tricky track
Meet the Verso Sine – a futuristic electric with freely movable pickups
With an innovative Sine Pad that responds to your physical touch, Verso’s newest electric could be one of the most creative guitar designs of the year already
Fender launches initiative to replace instruments and gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Fender has committed $100,000 to this effort – with more announcements expected in the coming weeks
In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
Rusty Williams’ debut album, Grand Man, is seeing the light of day after it was recently unearthed by his old production partner
“The ultimate authentic tone and feel of a real amp”: IK Multimedia continues its takeover of the amp modeler market with the TONEX Cab – a flagship FRFR unlike any other
The TONEX ecosystem has just got bigger thanks to a new release that could kick the competition into a new phase of play
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton gives update on frontman Steven Tyler’s health
Hamilton doesn't rule out Aerosmith returning back to the live circuit despite Tyler's recent voice problems
Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why the firm’s return to NAMM 2025 won’t be business as usual
Fender is one of the key brands returning to NAMM for 2025, but it’s taking a different approach this time
Walrus Audio just created an entirely new type of pedal that’s aimed at improving your playing, not your tone
The Canvas Rehearsal stalks new ground as a metronome, headphone amp and Bluetooth streamer in one
Mesa/Boogie resurrects a ’90s icon with its reissued Dual Rectifier – and the holy grail amp head has been given some upgrades
Beloved by a crop of elite artists over the years, the legendary Dual Rectifier is finally back... with a few choice tweaks
Vintage squares up to Positive Grid and Boss with its Retro desktop modeling amp range – which starts at less than $150
Vintage is throwing its weight into the mini modeler market for the first time with a range of new amps that look set to face some tough competition
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde among thousands who have lost homes in L.A. wildfires
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history
Mike Bloomfield’s Telecaster – which was used during Bob Dylan’s 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance – is up for sale
The Tele was present during a change-making moment in rock ‘n’ roll history, but was later curiously modified by a left-handed player
Cesar Gueikian all-but-confirms the return of the cult Gibson RD – an unsung build beloved by Dave Grohl and Ghost
One of the firm’s most obscure designs of the 1970s looks set for an unlikely return
Martin overhauls its Standard Series for the first time in 7 years in response to player demands
Martin’s workhorse acoustics just got their first refresh since 2018 – and there are three new models to usher in the new era
Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals
Meet Steve Logan, the Welsh singer-songwriter with a message behind the music
Inspired by the unworked genius of Neil Young and the angst of the Manic Street Preachers, Logan’s new album, Psych Ward, is all about expansion and connection
Ritchie Blackmore recalls the first time he saw two-hand tapping – at a wild show in 1968
Years before Eddie Van Halen put it in the early pages of the guitar textbook, Harvey Mandel was highlighting his performances with flourishes of two-hand tapping – grabbing the attention of onlookers in the process…