Gibson unveils mini-humbucker-equipped Deluxe '70s Les Paul reissue By Matt Owen published 17 March 21 The throwback model boasts a number of period-correct appointments, including a mahogany construction, non-chambered body and a pair of mini-humbuckers
All-star Mick Fleetwood & Friends concert celebrating the music of Peter Green to be streamed online By Matt Owen published 16 March 21 The one-off concert saw Fleetwood team up with Kirk Hammett, Pete Townshend, John Mayall, David Gilmour and Billy Gibbons to pay tribute to the late guitar great
Epiphone unveils Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth By Matt Owen published 16 March 21 The guitar-slinging singer-songwriter's first-ever signature model sports diamond f-holes and Alnico Classic Pro humbuckers for big blues-rock tones
Fender expands American Acoustasonic range with all-new Jazzmaster model By Matt Owen published 16 March 21 The latest addition to the Acoustasonic family boasts the Fishman Acoustic Engine and a Tim Shaw-designed humbucker in a bid to provide "unmatched sonic versatility"
Mark Lettieri and Steve Lukather team up for full-throttle baritone funk track Star Catchers By Matt Owen published 15 March 21 Listen to the first song from Lettieri’s upcoming album Deep: The Baritone Sessions Vol. 2 now
Martin Miller recruits Kirk Fletcher for guitar-driven Daft Punk tribute By Matt Owen published 15 March 21 The fusion maestro teamed up with the blues wizard for a high-gain guitar cover of Get Lucky
John Mayer joins forces with Maren Morris to perform The Bones at the Grammys 2021 By Matt Owen published 15 March 21 Mayer offered up some sweet single-coil cleans and a bite-y quick-fire guitar solo courtesy of his PRS Silver Sky and Dumble Steel String Singer
Steve Vai unveils new song Knappsack, which he shreds entirely with one hand By Matt Owen published 15 March 21 As he recovers from trigger finger and shoulder surgery, the virtuoso offers up a scorching playthrough that would be near-impossible for most players with two fully functioning hands
Tony Iommi says he's "not happy at all" with the release of new Dio-era Black Sabbath song, Slapback By Matt Owen published 12 March 21 Iommi also claims Dio plays bass on the recording, rather than Geezer Butler
Paul Gilbert announces 16th solo album, Werewolves of Portland, shares scorching lead single, Argument About Pie By Matt Owen published 11 March 21 The Ibanez-wielding wizard also revealed that he played every instrument that will be heard on his forthcoming album
Janelle Monáe dons a Fender Duo-Sonic for a fierce rendition of Turntables on Colbert By Matt Owen published 10 March 21 Punchy power chords, stripped-back rap vocals and high-octane lead lines headline Monáe's searing performance of the Oscar-shortlisted anthem
St. Vincent nearly made a heavy, Tool-inspired album By Matt Owen published 10 March 21 Annie Clark reveals a "heavy record" was in the works before Daddy's Home – and may still see the light of day
Nancy Wilson drops debut single, You and Me, from her first-ever solo album By Matt Owen published 9 March 21 The title track from Wilson's eagerly awaited album is a touching tribute to the Heart legend's late mother
Fender releases behind-the-scenes look at how the stunning Double Neck Marauder was made By Matt Owen published 9 March 21 Carlos Lopez and Paul Frank detail how they conceptualized, designed and constructed the unforgettable double-neck guitar – and Josh Klinghoffer puts it through its paces
Nili Brosh: "I try to be diverse because I want to feel challenged – I don't want to feel like I'm doing the same thing all the time" By Adam Kovac published 8 March 21 The Israeli-American guitarist talks shredding alongside acrobats, hopping on stage with the biggest metal band in the animated world and her new mystery project with Danny Elfman
Samantha Fish announces virtual livestream Cigar Box Guitar Festival for 2021 By Matt Owen published 8 March 21 A series of special cigar box-wielding guests are set to join Fish on stage, with Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Jonathon Long and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux all lined up to play
The Beast, a mammoth six-neck guitar, goes up for sale By Matt Owen published 8 March 21 Gary Hutchins' monster model, which boasts a twelve-string, seven-string with tremolo and five-string bass neck has been let out of its cage
Watch John Mayer serve up a soulful guitar jam on H.E.R.’s Hold On By Matt Owen published 8 March 21 The guitar goldmine that is Mayer's TikTok just got even richer thanks to a new guitar jam on H.E.R.'s guitar-heavy single
St. Vincent announces new album Daddy’s Home, releases lead single Pay Your Way in Pain By Matt Owen published 4 March 21 Watch the '70s-inspired music video for the first taste of Annie Clark's new funk-infused direction
Soccer Mommy takes the American Professional II Strat HSS for a spin in new Fender Sessions performance By Matt Owen published 4 March 21 The indie-rock songwriter discusses her affinity for the guitar, her songwriting process, and why she'd never stand on stage without her trusty six-string