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Bonamassa was approached with the prospect of purchasing the prized LP back in 2013 – the same year he played it live at the Royal Albert Hall

Found on the latest Mammoth WVH record, the lead effort on Take a Bow was recorded using one of the most iconic gear combos in music history

The Rush guitar icon’s previously limited-edition Omega amp build is now available to all, alongside a new Chi head and combo – with more to come…

MacGowan was noted as one of the finest lyricists of his generation, and collaborated with Kirsty MacColl in 1987 for the classic Christmas hit, Fairytale of New York

11 factory amp and cab pairings – including Fender, Soldano, Marshall and Mesa/Boogie-inspired amp models – and third-party IR compatibility head up the new unit

A new research piece has concluded the humble riff may be on its deathbed – and identified Prince's Purple Rain as the second greatest riff of all time

In a conversation with Rick Beato, the gear connoisseur revisits the roots of his collecting journey – and responds to those quick to claim his buying habits take stock away from aspiring players

The speed-friendly HSH six-strings showcase the Fender Corporation's recent focus on Japan

The glam rock heroes will take to the stage for the last time ever later this week – but Frehley won't be there

The $85 kit can come ready for assembly or readymade for your pedalboard, and harks back to an early overdrive circuit that has been tweaked by EHX, Way Huge and many more

Wielding his legendary 1953 Gibson Les Paul, Old Black, Young put his own spin on the US national anthem, nodding to a certain Woodstock performance along the way

Shortly before he became Megadeth's lead guitar player, Friedman took part in an ill-fated Osbourne audition – here's why it didn't work out, according to the man himself

Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear

Cyber Monday is officially over but there is still time to grab a great saving on Fender gear

The second Sundragon amp turns its attention to Page's go-to modded Marshall, which became the guitar god's no. 1 studio and stage amp from 1969 onwards

Cyber Monday is done but you can still bag some big savings on guitar gear until November 29

Your place for all the greatest Cyber Monday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more

Positive Grid's official Cyber Week sale has landed! Here's how to find the best savings on amps, software and accessories

The deals you need to check out in the Musician's Friend Cyber Week sale