Hear Gamechanger Audio's one-of-a-kind Bigsby Pedal in action in this surf-tastic demo By Jackson Maxwell Gamechanger CEO Ilja Krumins demonstrates the pedal's expressive sonic character in this entertainingly retro video
Shin-ei, the company behind the Uni-Vibe and Vibe-Bro stompboxes, shuts down pedal production By Matt Owen The iconic effects pedal powerhouse has made one of its last-ever units for Joe Bonamassa, who will receive a stylish JoBo-embossed Vibe-Bro
Brian Setzer announces first new solo album in 7 years, Gotta Have the Rumble By James Turner The rockabilly rioter has also released the record's rip-roaring lead single, Checkered Flag
Watch Eric Gales deliver jaw-dropping Jimi Hendrix, Billy Gibbons and Robin Trower covers as he puts his signature MXR Raw Dawg pedal through its paces By Matt Owen The blues master makes the riffs of Purple Haze, Just Got Paid, Bridge of Sighs and Red House his own in a playthrough that demonstrates his elite tone and virtuosic feel
Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr on his greatest gear buys, regrets and why he's an enabler of impulse purchases By David Mead Bought & Sold: the classic rock-loving frontman details why Esquires have more fire than Telecasters, and how he was once gifted a ’58 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Victory V4 The Kraken review By Nick Guppy In collaboration with Rabea Massaad, this compact guitar amp from Victory combines versatile high-gain overdrive with world-class cabinet simulations. Stand back!
Crazy Tube Circuits thinks it’s about TI:ME for a fresh take on digital delay By Michael Astley-Brown New delay pedal teams old-school digital repeats with an analog signal path
This astonishing Les Paul-style guitar is made entirely out of glass By Matt Owen Alex Morningstar’s glassy offering is a smashing recreation of the classic single-cutaway design
Manson launches new Knight Rider-inspired Matt Bellamy signature model By Michael Astley-Brown The Muse man’s KR-1 is spec’d for stealth – and unlimited sustain
Steve Lukather says there will be no more new studio albums from Toto By James Turner Luke broke the news while promoting the band's latest live release, With a Little Help From My Friends
Alex Lifeson reveals he's finished recording a new album with Coney Hatch's Andy Curran By Matt Owen The pair hope to release the 10-track album during "late summer, early fall" this year under the moniker Envy of None
Alex Winter takes us behind the scenes of his extensive Frank Zappa documentary, Zappa By Guitarist editors Wading through Zappa's exhaustive audio/video archive, Winter puts together a portrait of a visionary guitarist and artist at work
Robben Ford teases potential PRS signature electric guitar By Matt Owen Our first glimpse at the blues guru's new model reveals an unconventionally oversized PRS headstock, SE Wraparound bridge and chrome pickup covers emblazoned with Ford's personal seal
Eventide MicroPitch Delay review By Trevor Curwen Eventide ports its iconic tonal thickener into its own dedicated pedal
Fender joins forces with Kyser for vintage colorway-inspired Classic Colors Quick-Change electric guitar capos By Matt Owen The stylish new accessories come in Butterscotch Blonde, Daphne Blue, Surf Green and Olympic White finishes
Fishman teams up with Greg Koch for Fluence Gristle-Tone signature three-voice P-90 pickup By Matt Owen The pair's new pickup promises pure, unadulterated P-90-style tones, as well as a range of versatile voices accessed via push-pull pots
Guitar Acquisition Syndrome: what it is, how you already have it, and why that’s no bad thing By Jonathan Horsley We speak to music scholar, musicologist and author of a new book on the phenomenon Dr. Jan Herbst about all things G.A.S., and uncover why gear mania is an essential part of our development as guitarists
David Crosby releases two new tracks from his forthcoming album, For Free By Sam Roche The first is a gorgeous rendition of Joni Mitchell's For Free, while the second is a funk-fueled original named Rodriguez For a Night
Line 6 HX Stomp XL review By Trevor Curwen A Stomp with increased switching flexibility and the power of larger Helix devices – is this the Goldilocks multi-effects floorboard?
The best travel guitars 2021: top acoustic and electric travel guitars for portability and performance By Rob Laing, Daryl Robertson 9 of the best travel guitar choices for musicians on the move
