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Jack White reveals the one guitar he regrets letting go – and why he still hopes he'll reunite with it
By Janelle Borg published
White reminisces on the one that got away...

My favorite Telecaster just got a massive $240 discount in the Fender Summer Sale – this is why it’s my go-to for recording and gigging
By Matt McCracken published
My regular gigging guitar is available with a huge discount in this summer sale at the official Fender shop

Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital
By Matt Owen published
Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations

Irish guitar firm announces a new U.S.-based distribution hub to tackle tariff impact – will other manufacturers follow suit?
By Janelle Borg published
By setting up a States-based distribution hub, Emerald Guitars is hoping to better serve its American customer base by absorbing the tariff costs and eliminating any “surprise fees”

I already have 13 Gibson guitars in my collection, but with a massive $200 off the Les Paul Studio at Sweetwater, I'm about to add another
By Daryl Robertson published
Sweetwater's official 4th of July sale has just dropped, and it includes this mammoth Gibson offer that will make the heart of any Les Paul fan race

Joe Perry leaves the door open for an Aerosmith reunion – and he’s not the only band member who’s keen
By Matt Owen published
The guitar hero is the latest Aerosmith member to hint at a final send-off at some point in the future

Ibanez has just dropped fresh signature guitars for 3 of its biggest artists – but a new Premium Series has stolen their spotlight
By Phil Weller published
New high-end RGA Premium models have been launched alongside updated Joe Satriani, Lari Basilio and Josh Smith signatures

Dweezil Zappa devises the ultimate tube amp versus modeler test – using both the shred an Eddie Van Halen classic
By Phil Weller published
Zappa put two distinct setups to the test to see if listeners could truly tell the difference between tube amps and their digital counterparts

I’ve been buying used pedals for years and with up to 66% off, Reverb’s summer sale is the first place I’d look right now
By Matt McCracken published
Reverb is an independent company again, so it's time to celebrate with some stonking deals on guitar gear

Sam Fender’s first guitar was a budget Strat copy – and even though he's selling out stadiums, he still plays it to this day
By Janelle Borg published
The indie rock phenom looks back on his beginnings – and how a humble rig, along with Slash’s autobiography, served as his tools for becoming part of the UK’s contemporary rock royalty
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