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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

After years of searching, YouTuber finally uncovers the identity of Kurt Cobain’s mystery In Utero amp
By Phil Weller published
Guitarist and YouTuber Aaron Rash has been documenting his tonal quest for four years – now he’s discovered the amp that’s been driving him crazy

Behringer sues Boss over “knock off” polyphonic tuner
By Phil Weller published
Behringer’s parent company claims its patented polyphonic tuner, the TC Electronic PolyTune, has been wrongly copied by Boss for four of its flagship amp modeler pedals
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