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Ibanez has revived one of its most outrageous shred guitar designs from the 1980s
The 540PIII is a peculiar reverse-style axe based on a build that was first introduced in the late ’80s – and now it’s back as part of the Ibanez Genesis Collection
Atlanta police release further details of Brent Hinds' fatal motorcycle accident
The former Mastodon guitarist died following the accident that occurred on August 20
Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street
The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band's classics in front of a shell-shocked audience
John Mayer posts surprise demo of JHS Pedals’ new Mk.gee-coded stompbox – and explains why it reflects a wider change in guitar music
Mayer – who has demoed the pedal while Josh Scott recovers from a serious bike accident – says the 424 Gain Stage has forced him to explore new ways of playing
Chase Bliss’s Joel Korte lifts the veil on the five-year process that led to Brothers AM – an overdrive pedal for the ages
Sponsored by Chase Bliss
What happens when two boutique guitar pedal behemoths collaborate? Korte waxes lyrical about how it all started as a dream, what it takes for two stellar teams to work hand-in-hand, what makes Brothers AM different from the KOT, and the documentary that captures it all
Jake Kiszka once came close to finding an equal for his famed Number One Gibson SG – but his Mirador bandmate ‘stole’ it from him
The two guitarists have shared their tales of looking for great-sounding 1961 SGs – and they’ve gone to great lengths to find them
All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – and is that a new Epiphone double-neck?
New launches from Boss, PRS, Fender and Third Man Hardware headline the biggest guitar gear drops this week
Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US
OMG it’s an EMG! Kramer refreshes an '80s classic with the upscale Pacer Deluxe Collection
Introducing three fresh twists on the high-performance HSS S-style, featuring Kramer's KeyLock necks, HSS pickups, some exclusive finishes and the promise of speed and comfort as standard
Kansas superfan becomes band’s full-time guitarist – as Rich Williams scales back touring duties
He’s been a stand-in for Williams over the past year, but Scott Bernard’s appointment has been made permanent
Rubber bridge guitar pioneer Reuben Cox breaks his silence on the Orangewood Juniper 'copycat' controversy
Orangewood had been accused of ripping off Cox's designs. Cox speaks out for the first time about the fallout and explains why he's not looking for a payout
How C. J. Ramone landed the role of Ramones bassist while he was in jail
Christopher Joseph Ward, a.k.a C. J. Ramone, on how he deserted the Marine Corps to live out his rock ‘n’ roll dreams
Metallica spark Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in ESP Guitars video. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?
Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio
Why John Fogerty parted ways with the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back
The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away
Dany Villarreal reveals the unconventional alternate tuning she used on The Warning’s latest album
The Warning's 2024 release, Keep Me Fed, is a masterclass in hard-hitting guitar riffs, delivered by Dany
Pete Townshend opens up about the health challenges he encountered and overcame before the Who's final bow
The Who have embarked on their final North American tour, with their final date wrapping up at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 28
Paul McCartney guitarist Robbie McIntosh on the time he mistook John Mayer’s guitar playing for Slowhand’s
McIntosh joined Mayer’s band and played a starring role on his acclaimed live album, Where the Light Is
Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner on the real-life encounter that inspired a scene in the highly anticipated sequel
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will see Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls reunite after 41 years – alongside on-screen appearances by McCartney and Elton John
