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Fender’s limited-edition Ariel Posen signature is a conceptual hybrid that blends two of the slide master’s favorite guitars together
By Matt Owen published
The Jazzmaster/Stratocaster mash-up debuts custom pickups designed by Tim Shaw and a spec sheet that blurs the boundaries between the two classic Fender designs

Why Slash worked with Magnatone on a signature amp after 30 years of playing Marshall stacks
By Matt Owen published
The Guns N' Roses guitar hero made headlines back in 2023 when he announced he'd be partnering with Magnatone on a signature guitar amp

Mk.gee was named Eric Clapton’s favorite new guitarist – now he’s making waves with a guest spot on Justin Bieber’s new album
By Matt Owen published
Daisies, from Bieber’s surprise new album, Swag, features Mk.gee’s unmistakable playing

The moment Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Arianna Powell found out she’d be playing with a Cure legend
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Smith had some words of wisdom for Rodrigo’s band ahead of his surprise guest spot at one of the most star-studded music festivals in the world

Steve Vai considers this solo to be his “ultimate achievement” – and one fan’s cover has left him in awe
By Phil Weller published
Vai has singled out an aspiring player on Instagram for their flawless cover

Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen published
King previously played Jeff Beck’s iconic YardBurst Les Paul thanks to French vintage guitar dealer, Matt’s Guitar Shop

29 Prime Day guitar gear deals still live right now – including 15 patch cables for just $45
By Matt McCracken published
Don't fret if you dropped the ball on a Prime Day guitar deal, I've got all the deals that are still live right here for you

A stolen Rolling Stones ’59 Les Paul that has been missing since 1972 has surfaced – in a museum
By Phil Weller published
The guitar, also played by Keith Richards on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 before it was stolen by drug dealers, has been identified by its fingerprint-like flame top
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