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Guitar Center Black Friday deals 2024: you can still get the lowest prices of the year
Black Friday may be officially over, but Guitar Center still has loads of items on sale
Sweetwater's gargantuan Black Friday sale is even bigger than last year – save up to 80% on guitars, amps, pedals & more
Bag enormous Black Friday savings on electric and acoustic guitars, amps, pedals, recording gear, strings and more
Why the ’70s was a time of innovation and folly for guitar gear
The ’70s gets a bad rep from some guitarists but it's too easy to say this was a bad time for Gibson and Fender and that's the story. There were some real treasures and technological breakthroughs
Best guitar strap locks 2025: Safeguard your axe
Our pick of the finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more
Eric Johnson says the ever-expanding world of guitar gear has resulted in “so much option anxiety”
As the amp modeler and digital multi-effects markets continue to grow, Johnson has responded with a back-to-basics record that demonstrates the benefits of a stripped-back signal chain
D’Addario just launched a mic stand that attaches directly to your pedalboard
The XPND Pedalboard Mic Stand creates a clever solution for guitarists tasked with tackling tiny stages
Best acoustic bass guitars 2025: Unplug and play with our pick of top acoustic basses
Our expert guide to the best acoustic bass guitars will instantly boost your low-end game, and enable you to play at home or on the go
Best 12-string guitars 2025: our pick of 12-string acoustic and electric guitars
Our expert guide to the best 12-string guitars from Taylor, Rickenbacker, Fender, and others
