Squier partners with Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange for new line of Classic Vibe electric guitars By Sam Roche The line comprises two Thinline Teles, two Jaguars, one Strat and a Shell Pink Bass VI
Joe Satriani drops wailing wah-pedal leads over an orchestra in epic new Kitt Wakeley track By Michael Astley-Brown Forgive Me finds Satch tearing it up with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Watch Jon Gomm put his signature Ibanez JGM10 through its paces with dazzling Deep Sea Fishes playthrough By Matt Owen The modern fingerstyle maestro showed off both his signature six-string and his jaw-dropping arsenal of extended techniques during a new live performance
Robben Ford announces first instrumental studio album in almost 25 years By Matt Owen Ford describes Pure as "the most complete representation of my personal musical vision"
Chrissie Hynde announces Bob Dylan covers album By Sam Roche New eight-track record features contributions from Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne, and spans the legendary singer-songwriter's catalogue
Da Capo unveils minimalist, handmade tube amp, the GT Deluxe By Matt Owen The lightweight amp features a sleek beech wood cabinet, 12" Celestion Alnico Cream speaker and Headroom control for an in-depth tone-sculpting experience
Old Blood Noise Endeavors unveils expression pedal parameter controller, the Expression Ramper By Matt Owen The ultra-versatile compact utility device allows players to move between the expression settings of their prized pedals in a bid to unleash unique sonic soundscapes
Robert Fripp contributes very Fripp-like guitar soundscapes to new collaborative effort with electronic act The Grid By Richard Bienstock Listen to Fire Tower, the first single from their upcoming full-length, Leviathan
PRS resurrects the Archon amplifier By Jackson Maxwell Having disappeared from the company's lineup at the start of 2021, the Archon is back – in the form of a 50-watt 1x12 combo and a 50-watt head with matching 1x12 and 2x12 cabinets
Walrus Audio bolsters its modulation lineup with the Polychrome analog flanger By Michael Astley-Brown The iguana-inspired design takes the Julia and Lillian control array and brings it to a versatile new all-analog flanger
Eric Clapton's 'Slowhand at 70' Fender Stratocaster, played at the Royal Albert Hall, goes up for auction By Matt Owen Slowhand's six-string, which is accompanied by an artist-signed letter of authenticity, also made a slew of appearances during his 2014 World Tour
Eddie Van Halen stage-played and signed Charvel EVH Art Series guitar hits the auction block By Matt Owen The provenance of the striking yellow and black striped guitar, which was wielded by the late guitar legend at a concert in 2012, is backed up by a certificate of authenticity and video footage
Dean Guitars honors Leslie West with Tattered N Torn Thoroughbred TBZ signature model By Sam Roche The guitar – which West approved prior to his death – features a flame maple top distressed by former Fender Master Builder John Cruz
Fender launches stunning Road Worn Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster By Matt Owen A recreation of his favorite Tele, Isbell's new signature sports an ornate Chocolate Sunburst colorway, custom-modified bridge and set of specially voiced pickups
Blackstar ID:Core V3 Stereo 40 review By Nick Guppy Blackstar’s upgraded entry-level practice amp delivers great tone and features – plus, it's a serious steal at this price
The Cult’s Billy Duffy joins with the Alarm’s Mike Peters for first Coloursøund effort in more than 20 years By Richard Bienstock Listen to Paradise (Free People), the first single from Coloursøund II, now
Cory Wong and Dave Koz join forces for new collaborative album, The Golden Hour By Matt Owen The sax sensation and funk extraordinaire have dropped the record’s seriously soulful lead single Today, which offers up clean Cory Wong chords and a silky Koz solo
Chris Buck launches new band Cardinal Black with fierce debut single, Tell Me How It Feels By Matt Owen The Yamaha Revstar-wielding wizard also explains how a chance encounter with Steve Winwood turned a one-time-only collaboration into the formidable four-piece it is today
Pete Townshend says he "invented the guitar tech" By Richard Bienstock The Who legend talks finding the person to not only change his strings, but tune the guitar as well
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio to release live full-album performance of Derek & the Dominos’ Layla By Richard Bienstock Watch Derek Trucks and Anastasio go head to head on Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad now
