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John 5 on the Squier Telecaster that competes with Fender

By Phil Weller Published 10 July 26

The Tele obsessive has a high bar, but this budget build blew his mind

My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – and the new drops you might have missed

By Matt Owen Published 10 July 26

New releases from Epiphone, Strymon, Martin and more…

I've found serious shredders, iconic amps, and dirt-cheap pedals in Guitar Center's huge up to 25% off guitar sale – including $288 off a shred-ready Schecter

By Matt McCracken Last updated 10 July 26

Guitar Center's latest sale promises big discounts on shred-ready electrics

Get almost $1k of guitar tuition from our number one platform for only $99 with this epic Summer Black Friday deal – including full access, plus bonus gifts

By Chris Barnes Last updated 10 July 26

And with a beginner guitarist bundle thrown in, this Guitar Tricks Summer Black Friday deal is the ultimate package for new players

Flying with your guitar – do you have a nightmare story?

By Jackson Maxwell Published 10 July 26

There are horror stories aplenty of guitarists having their instruments broken, mangled, or lost while in air transit. Has that happened to you?

This 16-year-old guitarist just stunned America’s Got Talent by two-hand tapping over a Cranberries classic

By Janelle Borg Published 9 July 26

Teenage Thai talent Nene Royal went big on the riffs and licks during her explosive AGT audition

Strymon’s TimeLine MX might be the most advanced delay pedal on the planet – but it will cost you nearly $700

By Matt Owen Published 9 July 26

The pinnacle of delay design might have arrived, but it doesn’t come cheap

Mastodon open up about their relationship with Brent Hinds – and the devastating brain injury that nearly ended everything

By Janelle Borg Published 9 July 26

Nearly one year on from his tragic death, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders, and Brann Dailor discuss the highs and lows of their 25-year relationship with Hinds

Court dismisses Behringer’s lawsuit against Boss over “knock off” polyphonic tuner

By Matt Owen Published 9 July 26

Boss removed the polyphonic feature from many of its flagship modelers after it was sued by Behringer owner Empower Tribe

Billie Joe Armstrong teams up with Blink-182 and Rancid members for Ramones-honoring supergroup

By Phil Weller Published 8 July 26

The band will play a special charity event celebrating 50 years of the Ramones' debut album