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The Fender legal furore is a damn shame, because Squier just launched its coolest guitars in years

By Michael Astley-Brown published 18 June 26

The Paranormal range is back, and it’s bringing baritones, Bigsbys and a 6-string that thinks it’s a 12-string

Matt Pike quits doom-metal icons Sleep – and his surprise replacement has been announced

By Matt Owen published 18 June 26

Pike's departure comes alongside the band's first new single since 2018, which debuts a new-look lineup ahead of a North American tour

The teenage blues sensation hailed as the next Stevie Ray Vaughan has had his main guitar stolen

By Matt Owen published 18 June 26

Rhys John Stygal has received support from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jared James Nichols and Gary Glark Jr. after his guitar and pedalboard were stolen in Austin, Texas

Mike Campbell on the riff he wanted to ditch – but Tom Petty made him double down

By Janelle Borg published 18 June 26

Campbell was forced to get creative to make a Heartbreakers classic

Yvette Young has a new piece of signature gear – and it might be the one stop shop for all the ambient prog rock tones you’ve been waiting for

By Phil Weller published 17 June 26

Young has a unveiled a new Mixwave plugin that has a treasure trove of toys to play with

The difference between a PRS Silver Sky and Fender Stratocaster, according to a blues hero who plays both

By Phil Weller published 17 June 26

The guitars have their own unique qualities in Philip Sayce's eyes – and both are welcome in his rig

Fender honors legendary Motown bass great with recreation of James Jamerson’s workhorse bass

By Phil Weller published 17 June 26

Jamerson’s beloved Precision Bass has been recreated in all its vintage, warm-voiced glory

Polyphia announces 2026 world tour – and they're bringing two of the biggest names in guitar playing with them

By Phil Weller published 17 June 26

Tim Henson and co will play shows in North America, Europe, and the UK throughout 2026

Ed O’Brien opens up on his guitar insecurities in Radiohead

By Jonathan Horsley published 17 June 26

The Radiohead guitarist speaks about dealing with depression in a band and finding solace in the familial bond with his bandmates

Grace Bowers has returned to YouTube and launched a new era on her own terms

By Janelle Borg published 17 June 26

Bowers has said guitar content isn’t a focus for her anymore on YouTube – and she’s now creating music “true to who I am”