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Reverb declares PRS “quiet champion” in the market for used guitars
By Jonathan Horsley published
The online gear retail giant’s data points to a stabilized market for secondhand guitars after years of volatility

Why Linkin Park’s new singer forced Mike Shinoda to change guitars
By Phil Weller published
When Emily Armstrong was brought onboard, Shinoda had to go through his guitar collection to find one that would complement her register

The remarkable story of Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 bass – which went missing for 50 years – to feature in new documentary
By Jonathan Horsley published
McCartney's 'Violin' bass was stolen in London in 1972 and was the subject of a global hunt before being returned to him in 2024

Brent Hinds found to be “at fault” for the tragic motorcycle accident that led to his death, police determine
By Janelle Borg published
The former Mastodon guitarist died in a motorcycle crash in August 2025

Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th SJ-200 Monarch – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999
By Phil Weller published
Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”

Phil Demmel’s new Jackson Polka Dot signature King V pays homage to his first Randy Rhoads Jackson model – and the guitar god himself
By Matt Owen published
The Rhoads-honoring model serves as a full-circle moment for Demmel, who acquired his first Jackson – also a Randy Rhoads V – under some sketchy circumstances

Kim Thayil on the time Chris Cornell tuned all his guitar strings to E – and the Soundgarden song that came from it
By Janelle Borg published
Thayil and Cornell's penchant for alternate tunings is no secret, and Soundgarden’s repertoire continuously pushed the envelope of what tunings are even possible

Courtney Cox reveals she has been touring with multiple herniated discs in her back for years
By Janelle Borg published
In a candid interview, Cox described the struggles of touring with a serious lower back injury that she incurred in a nasty car accident

Tesla’s Frank Hannon on borrowing one of Dickey Betts' prized Gibson SGs
By Janelle Borg published
Betts gave his son-in-law, Frank Hannon, the opportunity to borrow – and keep – the prototype of his “From One Brother to Another” signature SG

David Gilmour remembers the first time he ever saw Hendrix play
By Matt Owen published
A broke, pre-Pink Floyd Gilmour rocked up to a free jam evening at a music club – and had his entire guitar world rocked

Gus G on growing up on Black Sabbath, playing with Ozzy Osbourne – and why Tony Iommi’s style was the hardest to master
By Andrew Daly published
Gus G reflects on a life-changing moment when he joined the likes of Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde as one of the few to be chosen by Ozzy as his shredder-in-chief

Rick Graham’s second Charvel signature is an ode to his reconnection with the guitar
By Phil Weller published
Graham has reflected a rollercoaster few years into his reprised Superstrat

Sterling by Music Man and Tosin Abasi bring the futuristic Kaizen to a new low price point
By Matt Owen published
Three years after the boundary-pushing build was first unveiled, the long-awaited Sterling spin-off has arrived

Mike Dawes on the one John Mayer hit that every guitarist should learn
By Janelle Borg published
Dawes recalls his John Mayer cover of Slow Dancing in a Burning Room that went mega viral – and what he'd tell Mayer if he had the chance to meet him

Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals on why digital modeling could be Napster for traditional pedal makers
By Janelle Borg published
The man behind Wampler Pedals discusses the impact of digital modelers and amp profiling technology on the traditional pedal market – and addresses how tariffs are affecting his business

John McLaughlin remembers his nightmare jam session with Jimi Hendrix – when he was forced to play acoustic
By Phil Weller published
He found himself in the right place at the right time to jam with one of the world’s greatest guitarists – but his gear let him down

Spinal Tap’s Nigel Tufnel has been running a cheese shop where guitars can be used as currency
By Phil Weller published
Cheddar for Charvels? Gouda for Gibsons? Tufnel has introduced a rather interesting bartering system...

Jake E. Lee played Greeny backstage at Ozzy Osbourne’s final show – but almost wishes he hadn’t
By Phil Weller published
Lee was able to enjoy some downtime with the iconic Les Paul before taking to the stage with a mysterious purple Charvel

