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Tobias instruments were trailblazers in the bass world. Now they’re back as part of the Gibson family
By Phil Weller published
Luthier Michael Tobias’ ergonomic and tonally versatile bass guitars were lauded in the late ’70s, and now Gibson has spearheaded their return

“EVH would be so proud”: 16-year-old shredder nails Van Halen’s Live Without a Net solo at school talent show
By Jenna Scaramanga published
YouTube has erupted at the high schooler’s uncanny rendition of Eddie Van Halen’s solo showcase

Former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Nicole Fiorentino on how she landed her role in Garbage – with no audition
By Janelle Borg published
Fiorentino continues the trend of former Pumpkins bassists delivering the low-end for both bands

How Reb Beach introduced Bob Dylan to the Floyd Rose – and taught him how to tune his guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Whitesnake, Winger and Alice Cooper guitarist joined Dylan for a 1987 movie, and they jammed every day

Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood reunite in the studio
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist was fired from Fleetwood Mac on the eve of a a 2018 tour, with his relationship with Nicks said to be the cause – but it looks like he’s set to feature on Fleetwood’s new solo album

Are Seymour Duncan's new Jazzmaster Silencers the ultimate Jazzmaster pickups?
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Seymour Duncan's triple-coil design promises to succeed where others have failed, and deliver true single coil tone with no noise

Albert Lee reveals the history of his ’58 Les Paul Custom
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Gibson calls its replica the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, but Clapton is only one of the stars to have owned and played this storied guitar

Pop star Lizzo is set to play rock guitar pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic – and has been filmed jamming on a Suhr at shows
By Janelle Borg published
The movie – Rosetta – will focus on a significant period in Tharpe's life, culminating in her first stadium show which doubled as a wedding

“We’ve only changed the strings one time”: Travis Barker reveals the bass he uses on everything he records
By Phil Weller published
The Blink-182 drummer and producer has made a revelation about a go-to bass that has proved perfect for almost every record he's produced

Guitar deals are thin on the ground in Amazon’s Spring Sale but if you need accessories, I’ve found 6 deals that are well worth checking out
By Matt McCracken published
I’ve rounded up the best deals for guitarists on Amazon with my favorite essential accessories that will save you money
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