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- September 9
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- Two of Gretsch’s most affordable and desirable guitars just got an irresistible new look
- With up to 60% off budget guitar brand Harley Benton plus loads more big brands, the Thomann Guitar Days sale is the place to pick up an absolute steal on a guitar right now
- Never-before-heard Van Halen demo from 1974 set for release: “Van Halen opens the family archive for the first time”
- “This was the beginning of my love affair with them”: Joe Bonamassa’s pawn shop 1961 SG changed his outlook on P-90s – now Seymour Duncan has recreated its pickups
- How Positive Grid's REACTOR is supercharging the amp modeler and opening up more possibilities for tone creation – without leaving the traditional amplifier behind
- “They looked like an ancient instrument of torture. I thought, ‘There must be a better way’”: Why Sleep Token’s IV, Brandi Carlile, and Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear have all added G7th’s all-round premium capos to their rig
- September 8
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- “He was the first guy in that genre that I heard that I was like, ‘Wow – these lead guys can really take an exciting part of the band’s sound’”: Former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes’ final recordings to be released as an EP this November
- “I had a guitar stolen in Houston. We pulled over to a Guitar Center and there was a used Les Paul Custom on the wall”: Bill Kelliher on what started Mastodon’s Silverburst love affair
- Fender launches first Squier Paranormal signature guitar, the Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII: “That guitar can always be heard in the mix”
- “Digital rig? No problem!” How Laney bridged the modeler gap and found a way to make digital setups sound better
- Tailgunner address sexual abuse allegations against their bassist
- “I think they’ve been forgotten about in our generation”: Why Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka thinks more guitarists should be using combo amps
- “We put the same level of attention into everything. It can be infuriating… We’ll listen in different rooms, with different guitars and different players, to get there”: Inside Blackstar’s quest to build the next generation of guitar amps
- “Maybe it was a guy on smack who got paid $50”: This Funkadelic solo was one of the band’s best – but who really played it?
- September 7
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- Musician's Friend walks the line with its epic Labor Day sale by slashing a whopping $6,000 off a Johnny Cash Gibson acoustic, as well as up to 60% off big-name brands
- This year's huge Labor Day guitar deals include up to 60% off at Musician's Friend, a crazy Guitar Tricks saving and super cheap Positive Grid gear – here’s 5 essential sales to shop today
- “Opportunities to play museum-grade instruments in all their glory are few and far between. Couple that with Denmark Street, and you've got the perfect storm”: The Holy Grail guitars you can see up close and in action in London this month
- Forget the fire and flames, Sweetwater just dropped an exclusive, stealthy Black Satin version of Herman Li’s PRS SE Chleo you won’t find anywhere else
- The guitar world pays tribute to Andy Williams: “We all deserved more time with him. More riffs, more wrestling matches, more conversations about guitars, and gear”
- Marty Friedman names one of his favorite guitarists to jam with: “It reminded me of playing with Jason Becker. She does all the guitar things I don’t do – like tapping – but does them in a way that I like”
- How IK Multimedia raised the bar with the TONEX Board – the powerful amp modeler we’ve all been waiting for
- September 6
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- “A lot of people wanted to run with: ‘Oh, Godflesh man works with Phoebe Bridgers!’ I was really upset about it”: How Justin Broadrick ended up playing 8-string guitar on a Phoebe Bridgers record
- Every Time I Die guitarist and pro wrestler Andy Williams dies aged 48
- “We’d sit outside, get really stoned, and nerd out about a solo or two”: Marcus King opens up about his friendship with Brent Hinds
- September 5
- September 4
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- Tony Iommi reveals his final phone call with Ozzy Osbourne: “The night before he passed, he said to me, ‘I feel tired and really worn out’”
- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram hails new signing as the future of blues: “He represents where the blues can go next”
- You can finally become a six-string god this Labor Day as Guitar Tricks slashes an annual guitar lessons subscription to only $99 for a very limited time
- Fender needs your help for its new grassroots gig initiative with Music Venue Trust: “Gives fans an opportunity to celebrate the venues that matter”
- Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert claims he “did not commit a crime” after being charged with attempted murder: “Every part of the police report is a lie”
- September 3
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- Headless pioneer Strandberg is developing a guitar with a headstock for a mystery player: “Their needs are beyond what any current guitar on the planet can meet”
- George Michael's iconic “Faith” acoustic guitar is hitting the auction block – and could fetch over $100,000
- Save up to 30% on exclusive Epiphone, Fender, and Taylor finishes thanks to some hearty discounts in the Guitar Center Labor Day sale
- IK Multimedia’s touchscreen TONEX Board is its most ambitious modeler to date – and it’s biting at the heels of its biggest rivals
- September 2
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- Steve Vai and Joe Satriani’s first joint studio album is finally coming out: “We’ve been planning this since 1973”
- Green Day, Rancid and Blink-182 members celebrate the Ramones’ 50th anniversary with a set at a cemetery
- Phil X on the time his pedals died moments before opening for Steel Panther: “Guys, we don’t have overdrive tonight”
- Gibson recreates Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates Les Paul – and you’ll have to meet the ZZ Top legend in person if you want one
- Bluegrass hero Billy Strings swaps Martin for Charvel to shred with death metal band
- Ibanez drops new Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Nita Strauss signatures – and an Iceman like no other
- Bruce Springsteen shares the mods and mysteries of his Born to Run Fender Telecaster: “It was hanging on the wall, it cost $185. It’s a mutt”
- Get the most powerful practice tool for guitar players for just $99 in this awesome early Labor Day deal
- September 1
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- One of the biggest brands in acoustic guitar tone just changed its name
- Rush surprise themselves with new Fifty Something tour dates: “We didn't know how well we would hold up to the rigors of the road, but we're having a blast”
- “What we found was horrifying”: Footage of Les Paul’s destroyed home surfaces after iconic studio was quietly ripped down
- Pete Townshend pulls out of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival due to injury: “One day I hope I can accept Eric's invitation to appear with him”
