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Whitesnake's Joel Hoekstra, Kiss’s Bruce Kulick, Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser and more jam The Police’s Synchronicity II

By Richard Bienstock Published

Guitars Against COVID-19 raises funds for the Red Cross to help fight the pandemic

Artists
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A signed Bucky Pizzarelli D’Angelico archtop is being auctioned to support the Jazz Foundation of America

By Richard Bienstock Published

The jazz great and longtime D’Angelico player autographed the Excel EXL-1 in 2016

Electric Guitars
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Live Nation will explore "fan-less concerts and reduced capacity shows," with return to full-scale operation projected for late 2021

By Richard Bienstock Published

"We’ll be starting slow and small, focusing on the basics and testing regionally,” CEO Michael Rapino says

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Young man playing acoustic guitar while sitting on a sofa in his living room.
Acoustic guitar sales and electric upgrades are soaring during the coronavirus quarantine

By Richard Bienstock Published

Players might be stuck at home, but they're making more music than ever, according to a new report

Guitars
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In a time of crisis and isolation, here's why we need guitar more than ever

By Matt Parker Published

Contemplating music, mentality and the lasting gifts of guitar playing amid the current crisis

Guitars
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Joan Jett, Lukas Nelson and James Bay are auctioning autographed Gibson guitars to benefit COVID-19 relief

By Richard Bienstock Published

Instruments up for bidding include a limited-edition Gibson Joan Jett ES-339 and a Vintage Sunburst Les Paul Junior

Electric Guitars
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Joe Bonamassa launches Fueling Musicians initiative to provide artists with cash and gas cards to get them back on the road

By Richard Bienstock Published

“I want to see as many bands and artists survive and flourish when they are given the green light to tour again,” JoBo says

Guitarists
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Devin Townsend raises more than $100,000 for COVID-19 relief through home studio live video concerts

By Richard Bienstock Published

Tickets are still available for the Empath man’s upcoming charity gig

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Dave Grohl, Royal Blood, Coldplay and more band together for a quarantine cover of Foo Fighters’ Times Like These

By Richard Bienstock Published

The performance was recorded for the BBC’s Stay Home Live Lounge, with proceeds going to COVID-19 relief efforts

Artists
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Mad Professor is using coronavirus downtime to release a limited-edition modded version of its Ruby Red Booster

By Richard Bienstock Published

The Nashville Hot Mids Solo Boost modded Ruby Red Booster is tweaked to fatten midrange frequencies

Effects & Pedals
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