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Guitar World's gear of the week Sep 25, ft. signature guitars for Matteo Mancuso and Phil Collen, fresh finishes for the Silver Sky and more
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – introducing fresh signature models for Phil Collen and Matteo Mancuso

By Jonathan Horsley Published

A big week for guitar includes a sumptuous wah from Jam Pedals, a teeny Vox and makeover for the Silver Sky, while Matteo Mancuso keeps the Revstar flying high

Guitar Gear
Left–Guitarist Joe Satriani performs on stage at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park, Illinois, September 3, 1998; Mick Jagger performs at Oakland Coliseum on October 28, 1994 in Oakland California
How Mick Jagger very nearly ended up on a Joe Satriani record – before Satch deleted his performance

By Janelle Borg Published

From the Archive Jagger was supposed to play harmonica on Satriani's sixth studio album, but his takes ended up being replaced

From the Archive
Ben Kenney of Incubus performs at Manchester Apollo on November 9, 2011 in Manchester, England
Ben Kenney on touring with a brain tumor in Incubus – and why he will never hear stereo guitars again

By Janelle Borg Published

Kenney discusses his health journey, leaving Incubus, and the silver linings through it all

Bassists
Jackson Pro Series PC1-E
Jackson launches feature-packed, Mexican-made Superstrat for Phil Collen

By Phil Weller Published

The Pro Series PC1-E has “all the bells and whistles”, as Collen takes cues from his biggest heroes

Electric Guitars
Josh Homme of Queens of Stone Age performs on the concert as a part of 'Corona Capital Sessions 2025' at Estadio Banorte on November 12, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico.
Josh Homme has had his fill of cringe-worth party players – including, er... Harry Dean Stanton

By Phil Weller Published

Don’t expect to impress the Queens of the Stone Age man with your Wonderwall rendition

Guitarists
Fender CEO Edward Bud Cole
Fender CEO says he has heard complaints about quality control – and is taking steps to address it

By Phil Weller Published

Cole accepts that a surge in demand during COVID has impacted its builds, but says new QC measures are already being rolled out

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Music Industry
Lonnie Mack performing at the Greek Theater in Berkeley on October 11, 1985. He plays a Gibson Flying V guitar
“A cornerstone of American music history”: Lonnie Mack’s Flying V is heading to auction

By Phil Weller Published

The guitar that the guitar hero used features a crude Bigsby installation and comes steeped in history – including collaborations with Stevie Ray Vaughan

Electric Guitars
Nene Royal singing and playing guitar on stage
16-year-old Thai guitarist crowned winner of America's Got Talent after performing with Linkin Park and The Warning

By Janelle Borg Published

Nene Royal emerged as the winner of this year's edition after stunning audiences with unique renditions of Soundgarden, Cranberries and White Stripes classics

Guitarists
Boss EX-4 Effects Expander
Boss debuts the EX-4 Effects Expander, a compact multi-FX that could be the ultimate pedalboard space saver

By Phil Weller Published

The EX-4 crams 120 fan-favorite Boss sounds into one box – and can run four of them at once

Multi-effects Pedals
J Mascis of the American rock band Dinosaur Jr. performs in concert during Tomavistas Festival on May 24, 2024 in Madrid, Spain
Why Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis moved away from high-end amps in favor of the humble gear he used back in the ’80s

By Janelle Borg Published

J Mascis discusses why he has tried ditching modern amps in favor of the ones he used when recording the band’s first few albums

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