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NAMM CEO John Mlynczak on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in the guitar industry
By Janelle Borg last updated
This week, representatives from some of the States' biggest guitar brands have come together in D.C. for the first time in 17 years to continue advocating for the musical instrument market

Kim Thayil gives an update on whether unreleased band material featuring Chris Cornell will see the light of day
By Janelle Borg published
The recordings were previously the subject of a protracted legal battl between the remaining band members and Cornell's widow, Vicky Cornell

Eddie Vedder uses one of Jack White's signature guitars to play a Pearl Jam deep cut
By Phil Weller published
The White Stripes icon has been on a guitar-gifting spree – and the latest recipient has put the electric/acoustic hybrid to good use

Richard ZK on the coffee shop rendezvous in East Germany that got him his first Fender
By Phil Weller published
The Rammstein riffer wanted a Strat to imitate his hero, Jimi Hendrix – but getting hold of one took some serious work

Why Vince Gill turned down Fender's offer to make a signature recreation of his coveted 1953 Telecaster
By Phil Weller published
Gill wasn’t convinced about the concept of a signature version of his iconic Blackguard, but Fender insisted on making a prototype – which was later lost in a flood

Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo announces One More Satellite – a new collaborative project that stars a host of special guests
By Matt Owen published
Drummers Eric Kretz and Brian Tichy, as well as UK vocalist Pete Shoulder, were brought onboard for the record, which will arrive this summer.

Barry Goudreau opens up on his bitter parting with Tom Scholz
By Phil Weller published
A CBS promotional campaign for Goudreau's 1980 solo album caused an irreparable rift with his Boston bandmate

Slash dons a Gibson SG as Guns N’ Roses pay tribute to John Sykes with rampant cover of a Thin Lizzy classic
By Phil Weller published
The Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist passed away in December last year
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