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The remarkable story of Paul McCartney’s Höfner 500/1 bass – which went missing for 50 years – to feature in new documentary
By Jonathan Horsley published
McCartney's 'Violin' bass was stolen in London in 1972 and was the subject of a global hunt before being returned to him in 2024

Brent Hinds found to be “at fault” for the tragic motorcycle accident that led to his death, police determine
By Janelle Borg published
The former Mastodon guitarist died in a motorcycle crash in August 2025

Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th SJ-200 Monarch – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999
By Phil Weller published
Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”

Phil Demmel’s new Jackson Polka Dot signature King V pays homage to his first Randy Rhoads Jackson model – and the guitar god himself
By Matt Owen published
The Rhoads-honoring model serves as a full-circle moment for Demmel, who acquired his first Jackson – also a Randy Rhoads V – under some sketchy circumstances

Kim Thayil on the time Chris Cornell tuned all his guitar strings to E – and the Soundgarden song that came from it
By Janelle Borg published
Thayil and Cornell's penchant for alternate tunings is no secret, and Soundgarden’s repertoire continuously pushed the envelope of what tunings are even possible

Courtney Cox reveals she has been touring with multiple herniated discs in her back for years
By Janelle Borg published
In a candid interview, Cox described the struggles of touring with a serious lower back injury that she incurred in a nasty car accident

Tesla’s Frank Hannon on borrowing one of Dickey Betts' prized Gibson SGs
By Janelle Borg published
Betts gave his son-in-law, Frank Hannon, the opportunity to borrow – and keep – the prototype of his “From One Brother to Another” signature SG

David Gilmour remembers the first time he ever saw Hendrix play
By Matt Owen published
A broke, pre-Pink Floyd Gilmour rocked up to a free jam evening at a music club – and had his entire guitar world rocked
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