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Russian Circles' Brian Cook given brand-new bass by Electrical Guitar Company following gear theft
By Sam Roche published
“Somehow the stars aligned on our end with available parts,” the company writes

Harley Benton unveils eye-catching, sub-$40 World-S and World-C soprano and concert ukuleles
By Sam Roche published
Available in 14 striking designs, these mini strummers boast linden bodies, okoume necks and walnut fingerboards

Gibson unveils Custom Shop recreation of Chuck Berry's 1978 Wine Red ES-355
By Sam Roche published
Unveiled on what would have been Berry's 95th birthday, the guitar features a host of historically correct appointments, including aged gold hardware, a Varitone switch, Maestro Vibrola and a classic split diamond headstock inlay

Two Notes Audio Engineering launches Hidden Gem Collection of virtual cabs based on Steve Vai's road-used cabinet
By Sam Roche published
The Celestion V30-loaded model was used extensively by Vai on David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile and Skyscraper tours, as well as his own Sex & Religion trek

Furch Guitars launches the Edition Forty Gc-LX, a super limited-edition acoustic available only to Furch owners
By Sam Roche published
The ultra-exclusive six-string features wood taken from a tree at Furch's original factory, and two body bevels adorned with “Forty” pearl inlays

Fender launches new small-scale California series Sonoran Mini, Redondo Mini acoustic guitars
By Sam Roche published
Mahogany builds, walnut fingerboards and Strat-style headstocks feature on the downsized, travel-friendly models

Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett reveal The Black Album's deepest, darkest secrets in this classic 1991 Guitar World interview
By Jeff Gilbert published
Shortly before their seminal self-titled LP went stratospheric, the metal titans tell all: arguing over guitar solos, shaking up their gear, fighting with Bob Rock, and the mystery behind ...And Justice For All's missing bass

How the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone conquered the world and inspired a new generation of metal guitar players
By Jonathan Horsley published
We celebrate 30 years of the million-selling distortion pedal with an in-depth look at its history, legacy and controversy
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