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Grace Bowers explains why she doesn’t want to be known as a blues guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
The wunderkind reveals she's currently crafting more rock- and punk-oriented music

The Wildhearts frontman Ginger Wildheart reveals cancer diagnosis
By Janelle Borg published
The 61-year-old vows to continue touring and writing new music during the time he has left

Charvel launches the Standard Series with a $599 Tele that promises to play like a pro
By Phil Weller published
All the playability of a San Dimas at a slice of the price is big news for the budget guitar market

Gretsch makes a play for the best bang-for-your-buck single-cut with the Premier Jet
By Phil Weller published
Bolstered by new humbuckers, more refined playability and some serious electronic versatility, could this Electromatic be the new budget single-cut to beat?

Butch Walker turned down the opportunity to buy the Greeny Les Paul before Kirk Hammett bought it
By Phil Weller published
The singer-songwriter has since come to regret the decision, even if his bank balance thanks him for it

Gibson Custom recreates Michael Schenker’s iconic 1971 ‘half-and-half’ Flying V
By Phil Weller published
The German shredder’s instantly recognizable six-string has undergone 3D scans for this painstakingly accurate reissue – complete with war wounds and signature bite

With £542 off an ESP LTD, the Thomann Spring Sale is just the boost you need to pull you out of the winter lull – save up to 60% on a huge range of guitars, pedals, and amps
By Matt McCracken published
With well over 600 discounts on guitar gear, the Thomann Spring Sale might just be the kickstart your music-making needs for 2026

Peter Frampton announces first album in 16 years – and it features an all-star cast
By Phil Weller published
Carry the Light was co-written with Frampton’s son and features guest spots from Tom Morello, H.E.R. and Sheryl Crow

Les Claypool looks back on his disastrous Metallica audition
By Janelle Borg published
Following the death of the sorely missed Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and co. auditioned the bassist of the then-emerging band Primus

Fender celebrates 75 years of the Telecaster with 5 new models – including the return of a cult classic and some Tele firsts
By Phil Weller published
From a 1951 Road Worn edition to the Big F’s first-ever dual rail humbucker, vintage and modern come together for a T-shaped birthday party
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