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Dennis Fano is now leading both Fano and Novo – as his two boutique companies merge
By Phil Weller published
Both firms were founded by Fano, and now they’ve been brought under one leadership structure for the first time

Designing new solidbody electrics is one of the biggest challenges in guitar building – but Eastman has made it look easy yet again with the FullerTone
By Matt Owen published
Eastman takes inspiration from its acclaimed D'Ambrosio range to produce an innovative lineup that looks like the stuff of dreams

Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
By Phil Weller published
The Glideline collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones

John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
By Janelle Borg published
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms

Mick Thomson’s long-awaited ESP signature guitar is finally here – but it’s not what we expected
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist’s first ESP signature guitar has been a long time coming, and its final form might take you by surprise

What the auction of Jeff Beck’s best-loved electrics tells us about the late guitar icon
By Jamie Dickson published
We join the experts from Christie’s auction house to take a closer look at the ‘Oxblood’ Les Paul, ‘Tele-Gib’ and other historic instruments from Jeff’s career – and discuss the portrait they paint of a pragmatic, restless yet peerlessly gifted talent and his musical legacy

Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
By Janelle Borg published
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup

Donner has given its Jack White-approved delay pedal an upgrade… and it’s got an awfully familiar new look
By Matt Owen published
Donner builds its latest delay and reverb around an effect personally selected by White for his signature multi-effects pedal, and gives it a familiar new chassis

Walrus Audio makes Yvette Young’s dream signature pedal a reality with the Qi Etherealizer
By Matt Owen published
The stacked stompbox is a modulation powerhouse fit for boundary-pushing soundscapes, and harks back to an interview in which Young described her ideal signature pedal

Justin Hawkins explains why technically complex bands like Sleep Token and Polyphia are generating mass appeal
By Janelle Borg published
The Darkness frontman and social media commentator claims that there's a new appreciation for a certain brand of virtuosity that, in eras past, might have been perceived as “showing off”

Mooer raises the stakes and guns for TONEX and Neural DSP with an AI-equipped modeler that can profile your gear
By Matt Owen published
The compact GS1000 modeler follows in the footsteps of more premium alternatives, and allows players to directly capture their favorite drive pedals, amps and more

DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show

Boss takes on Universal Audio and Two Notes with the Waza Tube Amp Expander Core
By Phil Weller published
The streamlined take on a studio favorite aims to help players get the most out of their at-home recording and practice tube amp setups

The Boss VG-800 aims to make your guitar sound like any other electric or acoustic on the planet – plus sitar, banjo and synth
By Matt Parker published
Forget amp sims, the pedal stalwarts’ latest V-Guitar tech has the potential to model just about any stringed instrument using your guitar

Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg published
In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead

Watch a rare 1965 video of Jimi Hendrix backing an obscure soul duo on TV
By Damian Fanelli published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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