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Left–Ann Wilson of the band Heart performs to promote their new album "Red Velvet Car" in 2010; Right–Jerry Cantrell performs at The Mercury Ballroom on February 16, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky
The Jerry Cantrell advice that Ann Wilson still carries with her today

By Janelle Borg Published

The Heart legend on her long-standing friendship with the Alice in Chains founder, and heady musician hangouts in the early-’90s

Guitarists
Vince Gill, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Deacon Frey and Joe Walsh perform at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2023 in New York City.
The Eagles add more dates to record-breaking Las Vegas Sphere residency

By Phil Weller Published

The band will take their total show count to 74 across a residency that will now extend into 2027

Bands
Ovation Guitars Viper, 2026 model
“When we dared to be different”: Ovation revives the cult Viper guitar, once beloved by Jeff Buckley

By Phil Weller Published

The 50-year-old design has been reimagined for the present day

Electric Guitars
PRS Tekton
PRS unveils the Tekton range – purpose-built metal guitars with pickups designed for digital rigs

By Matt Owen Published

Four Tekton models boast stainless steel frets, radical body contours, and new humbuckers in a bid to shake up the metal guitar market

Electric Guitars
John Mayer performs live for SiriusXM at The Stephen Talkhouse on August 26, 2026 in Amagansett, New York
John Mayer names his current favorite guitar player – who has also been championed by Slash

By Matt Owen Published

Mayer singled out a British blues-rock ace for his melodic touch

Guitarists
Gibson USA Tom Petty Flying V 50th Anniversary lineup
Gibson pays homage to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ legacy with ultra-limited Flying V 50th anniversary model

By Janelle Borg Published

With only 250 guitars available worldwide and five attractive finishes, Gibson is celebrating the Heartbreakers' impact on the history of the Flying V

Electric Guitars
Charlie Robbins with his signature Kiesel electric guitar
“A dream come true”: Street Fighter soundtrack guitarist revealed

By Phil Weller Published

Charlie Robbins has previously worked on Netflix’s Cobra Kai series, and the Star Wars Outlaws video game

Guitarists
Special guest Bob Dylan performs in concert during Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on September 23, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana
Bob Dylan has another new mystery guitar player in his band – and fans think they know who it is

By Phil Weller Published

Dylan kickstarted his latest tour with another new band member supporting him

Guitarists
Emerald Guitars X20 Noir
Carbon fiber acoustic pioneer discontinues entire range to make way for its next chapter

By Phil Weller Published

The first taste of what’s next for Emerald Guitars has been revealed

Acoustic Guitars
Photo of Lonnie Mack at the Town & Country Club, London on 5-8-90
Lonnie Mack’s guitar rig sells for $550,000 at auction – alongside the most expensive 1959 Les Paul ’Burst

By Phil Weller Published

Mack’s 1958 Flying V, which sold with his 1962 Magnatone Custom 440 amp, headlined Heritage Auctions’ latest lot

Electric Guitars
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