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Gretsch NAMM 2021 electric guitars
Gretsch debuts show-stopping Players Edition and limited-edition models, plus a Chris Cornell-inspired Vintage Select Edition

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

For its highest-end models, the hollowbody specialist seeks out exotic finishes and pays homage to Black Hole Sun

Guitars
Taylor Swift performs live at the Tokyo Dome in 2018
From Taylor Swift's alt-rock awakening to a curveball-laced crusher: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen Published

For the last time in 2020, we present this week's hottest tracks, from Sylosis to Chris Cornell, Hällas to Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou

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Sevendust
Sevendust: "We want to keep the energy alive, so the first thing we think about is what kind of songs will get people moving"

By Ellie Robinson Published

They conquered the ‘90s, noughts and tens, and now Sevendust are kicking off their roaring ‘20s with an album set to redefine the very core of their signature style

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Chris Cornell performs in concert at ACL Live on November 2, 2015 in Austin, Texas.
Chris Cornell’s final album, No One Sings Like You Anymore, receives surprise release

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The full-length covers album sees the Soundgarden frontman tackle tracks from John Lennon, Prince and Guns N’ Roses

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Chris Cornell's Jazzmaster sells; Eric Clapton's Strat does not
Chris Cornell’s “Superunknown” Jazzmaster sells for $125k – but Clapton’s $1m 1954 Strat fails to attract bids

By Richard Bienstock Published

Cornell used the Jazzmaster in the studio and onstage during the recording and tour for Soundgarden’s smash 1994 album

Electric Guitars
Chris Cornell 1966 “Superunknown” Fender Jazzmaster
Chris Cornell’s “Superunknown” 1966 Fender Jazzmaster goes up for sale

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The Candy Apple Red offset was one of three guitars played by Cornell on Soundgarden’s landmark album

Electric Guitars
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Chris Cornell’s 15-year-old daughter Toni joined by Pete Thorn for cover of Pearl Jam’s Black

By Richard Bienstock Published

Lolla2020 virtual performance showcases collaboration between Cornell's family and former guitarist

Music Releases
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell's previously unheard cover of Guns N’ Roses’ Patience receives surprise release

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

New studio recording released in honor of what would have been Soundgarden singer’s 56th birthday

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Gibson Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute electric guitar
Gibson officially releases Limited-Edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335

By Richard Bienstock Published

The Soundgarden frontman’s tribute model sports Lollartron humbuckers, signature peghead inlay and other features.

Electric Guitars
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The secrets behind Chris Cornell's tone on Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun

By Chris Gill Published

Learn the inner workings of one of the great rock songs of the late 20th century

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