Solar channels Dimebag Darrell with first high-end X Series electric guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 3 February 23 The Ola Englund-led firm's first up-market six-string features a killswitch, and is powered by "modern and aggressive" custom-wound humbuckers
Zakk Wylde tells Ozzy Osbourne: “When you are ready to roll, we will roll” By Matt Parker published 3 February 23 The Ozzy lifer has shared a touching tribute to the Prince of Darkness – and says he’ll be ready and waiting if a live return is ever on the cards
This luthier has built a video game-inspired pixelated ‘8-bit bass’ By Matt Parker published 3 February 23 Tone Masons Guitar Repairs has put together a full-sized, bit-crushed bass build – and fortunately for us, filmed the process
How to watch the Grammys 2023: Ozzy Osbourne, Turnstile, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more go head to head By Daryl Robertson published 3 February 23 With the likes of Ghost, Megadeth, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne and Turnstile nominated, who will take home the gold this evening?
Jared Dines’ signature Sterling by Music Man StingRay just got a sleek new look By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 February 23 The online guitar phenomenon’s hot-rodded double-cut is now available in Olympic White
This guitarist has invented an evolution of the EBow that works on multiple strings and spins By Matt Parker published 3 February 23 Victoria Shen has shared several clips of her device amid calls for it to enter production
Strymon unveils the Cloudburst Ambient Reverb, its most affordable and compact pedal yet By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 February 23 The soundscape-friendly stompbox takes shimmer reverb to new heights, all with a fresh form factor and wallet-friendlier price tag
Electro-Harmonix reissues, downsizes cult favorite Slap-Back Echo analog delay pedal By Jackson Maxwell published 2 February 23 The late '70s-era unit – a favorite of JHS Pedals head honcho Josh Scott – has been slimmed down, with three selectable delay times and up to +20dB of boost also on tap
Tim Henson shows off an Ibanez 8-string signature that never went to production – and says more signature electrics will arrive this year By Matt Owen published 2 February 23 Henson gave a tour of his fully stocked signature guitar stand, which will likely have to expand to include a "couple" of new releases later this year
From the best prog since Rush to stank face-inducing bends: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published 2 February 23 With face-melting new songs from Crown Lands, Paul Gilbert, Falling In Reverse, Tropical F*ck Storm, Safiyah Hernandez, Thrice, Demonstealer, Girl Ray and more, this week's playlist has something for everybody
Victory Amps overhauls its Sheriff range – and seemingly signs Mastodon’s Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher to its ranks By Michael Astley-Brown published 2 February 23 The British rock-voiced series has been revamped with new Mastodon-endorsed heads and combos
This pedalboard features every single Boss Metal pedal ever released – and it sounds disgusting By Sam Roche published 2 February 23 Rob Scallon partnered with JHS Pedals' Josh Scott to conjure possibly the gnarliest guitar tone in history
Dunlop honors Jimi Hendrix's iconic effects with Authentic Hendrix '68 Shrine mini pedals By Matt Owen published 2 February 23 Four pedals inspired by the Uni-Vibe, Octavio, Fuzz Face and Band of Gypsys Fuzz are included, featuring artwork remixed from John Van Hamserveld's Shrine Auditorium concert poster
Harley Benton launches G-Plus guitar cabinet range, featuring some of the cheapest UK Celestion-loaded cabs you can buy By Jackson Maxwell published 1 February 23 Each model in the 16-strong line of cabs features birch plywood construction, and comes wrapped in black tolex with white piping
Paul Gilbert announces surprise Ronnie James Dio tribute album, releases Holy Diver cover as lead single By Matt Owen published 1 February 23 Gilbert's The Dio Album, which covers the late vocalist's Rainbow, Black Sabbath and solo eras across 12 tracks, will arrive April 7
The Altar is a guitar and amp stand designed to keep your gear together By Matt Parker published 1 February 23 A Kickstarter has been launched for the new design
Applause By Ovation unveils the Jump Series, the roundback builder’s first flatback acoustic guitars By Matt Parker published 1 February 23 Ovation is over the hump – or at least, it is on the affordable new Jump Series
Iron Maiden, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, The White Stripes lead 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations By Jackson Maxwell published 1 February 23 This year's nomination class also includes Joy Division and New Order, Missy Elliott, The Spinners, Willie Nelson and Warren Zevon
DSM Humboldt promises “the ultimate distortion” with new Black Clouds Lead Tone Machine pedal By Matt Owen published 1 February 23 The masterminds behind the Simplifier have tapped into their electronics expertise for a control-heavy unit, which features three modes of operation and an X-Gate noise gate function
PureSalem Guitars debuts a radical new offset body shape with La Bruja By Matt Parker published 1 February 23 The bold electric guitar design – which translates as ‘female witch’ – features custom gold foil pickups and a modest price tag
![[L-R] Rob Scallon and Josh Scott](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5yidVdEoLfd84bX7KdF8o7-1200-80.jpg.webp)
