One Control expands its pedal lineup with the all-new LX Tuner with BJF Buffer By Sam Roche published 7 July 22 The unit is equipped with a Korg Pitchblack tuning circuit – which offers plus/minus 0.1 cent precision – and a switchable buffer section
Keb’ Mo’ added to Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean Cruise II By Matt Owen published 7 July 22 The blues maestro will set sail with a slew of other six-string stars, including Tommy Emmanuel, Samantha Fish, Josh Smith, Ana Popovic and more
Lennon Gallagher’s Automotion drops gnarly experimental new single, Dithyramb By Matt Owen published 7 July 22 The band, which features Liam Gallagher's son on guitar, have also announced their upcoming EP, Ecstatic Oscillations, due Sep 23
Catalinbread blurs the line between chorus and flanger with upgraded Callisto MKII By Jonathan Horsley published 7 July 22 100 per cent analog, the Callisto MKII can perform a variety of roles on your pedalboard, from adding width and sheen to tape echo warble, pitch vibrato and flanger-esque sounds
Manny Charlton, Nazareth guitarist and co-founder, dies at 80 By Jackson Maxwell published 7 July 22 Known for his brawny, no-nonsense riffing, Charlton also helmed the demos for Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction
Mythos releases new and improved R.J. Ronquillo 3-in-1 treble boost/drive/echo signature pedal, the SusMaryOsep! V2 By Matt Owen published 6 July 22 Ronquillo's upgraded signature stompbox swaps sliders for knobs, features an updated overdrive circuit and boasts a handful of functional improvements
Randy Bachman reunited with beloved orange 1957 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins after 45 years apart By Jackson Maxwell published 6 July 22 The Guess Who/Bachman–Turner Overdrive guitarist's long-lost Gretsch was returned to him in Tokyo by Japanese rockabilly great Takeshi, in exchange for a nearly identical 6120 from the same year
Hear Ozzy Osbourne and Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis tear it up live in newly surfaced audio from 1982 By Matt Owen published 6 July 22 Gillis was drafted in to replace Bernie Tormé four months prior to the show in Osaka, Japan, and went on to complete the Diary of a Madman tour before returning to Night Ranger
Carlos Santana collapses onstage from heat exhaustion and dehydration By Matt Owen published 6 July 22 The guitar legend is “doing well“ and “taking it easy“ after passing out during his gig at the Pine Knob Music Theatre
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon documentary to be released on DVD/Blu-ray in September By Jackson Maxwell published 5 July 22 The documentary contains never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with Rhoads' contemporaries – like George Lynch and Eddie Van Halen – and some of the many guitar heroes he influenced
Fender launches the Amperstand, a pocket-sized guitar stand and pick holder By Sam Roche published 5 July 22 The super-practical mini-stand can be placed on “just about any surface” – including guitar amp tolex
Get Eric Clapton’s Cream-era guitar tone from just one pedal By Matt Parker published 5 July 22 Aclam Guitars’ The Woman Tone is Clapton-in-a-box, a pedal pairing overdrive with a humbucker pickup simulation circuit for pure tonal cream – and it’s painted by ‘the Fool’ artist Marijke Koger
Zakk Wylde teases details of Ozzy Osbourne’s “slamming” new album and says “it’s a huge honor” to be involved By Matt Owen published 5 July 22 Patient Number 9 sees the Black Label Society guitarist share six-string duties with some heavyweight guitar talent, and will arrive this September
I worked in music retail for years, here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar By Daryl Robertson published 5 July 22 We've got the insider knowledge that means you'll bag your next guitar at an unbeatable price
Right now is your last chance to get $100 off the outstanding Positive Grid Mini and Spark Control By Daryl Robertson published 5 July 22 The much anticipated new smart amp is here, and you can secure yours now, all while saving some cash
Joe Perry says Aerosmith didn’t like their debut album: “God, I wish my guitar sounded better” By Matt Owen published 5 July 22 The Aerosmith axeman also revealed he recently found the original amp he used to track the album, and divulged plans to bring it out of hibernation in the near future
Amps used by Pete Townshend and The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia for sale on Reverb By Sam Roche published 5 July 22 Townshend’s signature Hiwatt CP103 amp head and Garcia’s customized Fender Bassman “Chrysler” combo are available now, though you’ll need deep pockets...
Watch Kiss at their explosive, raucous best in this clip from a 1975 Alive! show By Matt Parker published 4 July 22 Rare footage has emerged online of the band on the cusp of greatness, performing at Detroit’s Cobo Hall
Watch Wet Leg wield Mustang and Meteora models in exhilarating Fender Player Plus Sessions performance By Matt Owen published 4 July 22 The 11-minute show sees the band perform three tracks from their self-titled debut album: Wet Dream, Ur Mum and Oh No
Steve Vai offers a tour of his live rig – and shares a glimpse of the complex signal processing needed for his absurd triple-neck Ibanez Hydra By Sam Roche published 4 July 22 In the new Thomann rig tour, Vai's tech gives us a closer look at some of his “career guitars”, including his “Evo”, “Flo” and “Flo III” Ibanez JEMs and the disco-ball finish 7-string Universe
