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The story of the stolen Fender offset that unites three iconic indie rock bands
By Janelle Borg published
The story of the stolen Fender offset that unites three indie icons The Cribs' Ryan Jarman bought a ’78 Sunburst Mustang that helped shape the band's early sound – only for it to mysteriously end up in the hands of The 1975's Matty Healy and Beabadoobee nearly two decades later

Donner’s $330 ergonomic headless build seeks to undercut Strandberg and Ibanez
By Phil Weller published
Boasting an HSS pickup configuration and an asymmetrical neck profile, the HLX-500 could be the new entry level headless guitar to beat

John Mayer’s mystery Grateful Dead PRS Silver Sky became one of his most sought-after signatures – now it’s been officially released
By Matt Owen published
Two new-look Silver Sky models headline PRS' new-for-2026 guitar drop – complete with a semi-hollow DGT and the all-new S2 Vela HHT

Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitarists
By Daryl Robertson published
The newly rebranded Fender Studio Pro features a sleek new look, clever AI tools – and the company’s iconic amps and effects thrown in

Keith Urban and Dann Huff reveal one of their most contentious studio moments
By Janelle Borg published
The two first started working together in 2002 – and Huff tested Urban’s patience with an hour-long solo session

Watch Eric Bell, Richard Fortus, and a 45-piece orchestra star at Phil Lynott tribute show in Dublin
By Phil Weller published
The all-star assembly gathered in Ireland to mark the 40th anniversary of Lynott’s passing

Mateus Asato sets the record straight on whether he's joining Fender
By Janelle Borg published
Asato announced his departure from Suhr just one week ago – and is scheduled to release his debut album in the coming weeks

Johnny Marr’s “mind-blowing” jam with Paul McCartney – and why he thinks Macca reinvented the bass
By Janelle Borg published
Post-Smiths, Marr developed a reputation as a gun for hire, which quickly led to an unforgettable jam session with the Beatle
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