Fender to open London-based office and Artist Showroom in Covent Garden By Matt Owen The guitar giant seeks to support artists and the next generation of players with the new central location
“The finest tones ever finally break free“ says IK Multimedia in major product launch teaser By Jonathan Horsley Is IK Multimedia's big Summer NAMM announcement a new piece of modeling hardware for guitarists?
Gibson confirms an Adam Jones Les Paul Standard is on its way By Jonathan Horsley It's the news Tool fans have been waiting for – plus, new Murphy Lab '58 Korina V and Korina Explorer models teased
Monty's Guitars brings Ed Sheeran’s badly burned Martin, gifted to him by Eric Clapton, back to life after severe fire damage By Matt Owen “It plays amazing, it looks amazing, it actually smells amazing and it still has Eric’s signature on the back,” said Sheeran of the remarkably restored instrument
Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin dissect key Beatles tracks in new trailer for McCartney 3,2,1 By Sam Roche The six-part docuseries – which arrives July 16 on Hulu – will see the pair of music veterans look back at Macca's storied career
Joanne Shaw Taylor shares scorching Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith-produced single, If That Ain’t a Reason By Matt Owen The blues-heavy Little Milton cover is taken from Taylor's forthcoming as-yet-unnamed album, which is set to see the two blues aces take up production and session duties
Best blues guitars 2021: these six-strings have the blues and they ain't bad By Jonathan Horsley Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more
Harley Benton announces uber-affordable, all-solid mahogany CL-15M Solid Wood acoustics By Sam Roche The new range comprises four guitars – two Auditorium models, one Dreadnought and one Parlor-style strummer
Classic gear: 1950s Fender Stratocasters By Rod Brakes It did not take long before Fender’s iconic solidbody reached the heights of success
6 ways you can streamline your live guitar rig By Chris Schwarten With gigs finally back on the cards, now is the perfect time to lighten your load
Dunlop DVP5 Volume (X) 8 review By Trevor Curwen Co-developed with Pedaltrain, this eight-inch volume and expression pedal is sure to be a pedalboard essential
9 reasons you need a pedalboard power supply By Alex Lynham From ditching batteries altogether, to running different voltages and the potential for 'board expansion, here’s why we’re big fans of the humble PSU
PRS officially launches Roxy Pink finish for John Mayer’s signature Silver Sky By Michael Astley-Brown Now you too can adopt the ’80s look showcased on Mayer’s new material
Joe Bonamassa is auctioning off a 59 'Burst... and the NFT of a brand-new song he wrote with it By Jackson Maxwell An example of the most desirable of Gibson Les Pauls is going under the hammer with the NFT and a '63 Fender Vibroverb amp
Origin Effects RD Compact Hot Rod review By Trevor Curwen The RevivalDRIVE Compact with extra heat for that modded amp sound
Fender revives the Squier Paranormal Series for 2021 with stunning new finishes By Michael Astley-Brown This year's relaunch marks the re-return of the Toronado, Cyclone, Super-Sonic, Offset Telecaster, Baritone Cabronita and more
Gretsch introduces comprehensive catalog of all-new Player Edition Hollow Body electric guitars By Matt Owen New Filter'Tron FT-67 pickups, versatile control configurations and an array of elegant finishes head up Gretsch's newest family of hollowbody six-strings
Jackson teams up with former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick for impressively spec'd Pro Series Soloist model By Sam Roche Appointments include an arched poplar burl top, DiMarzio humbuckers and a mini-toggle killswitch
10 easy and practical tips for getting a great live guitar sound By Chris Bird Our guide to help you create a sonic storm onstage
Fender adds the small-scale Sonoran Mini and Redondo Mini to its California acoustic series By Sam Roche Mahogany builds, walnut fingerboards and Strat-style headstocks feature on the downsized travel-friendly models
