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ThorpyFX Kudu
Inside the making of the ThorpyFX Kudu – the pedal that makes everything... better?

By Jamie Dickson Published

Adrian Thorpe designed the Kudu to be a different type of overdrive, a flatter of amps with switchable clipping and a name from the safari

Guitar Pedals
Joe Satriani plays his Paisley Pattern JS signature Ibanez; Kirk Hammett [right] plays his ESP Mummy.
“They were the weirdest things. He was asking me, ‘What do you think I should play over this stuff?’” When Joe Satriani got an exclusive preview of new Metallica material during lessons with his student Kirk Hammett

By Jonathan Horsley Published

From the Archive When Joe Satriani got an exclusive preview of new Metallica material during lessons with his student Kirk Hammett

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Thorn Soundlabs Flex Pedals
Thorn Soundlabs Flex Series pedals review

By Trevor Curwen Published

This new range of pedals straight out of Music City, USA, is designed for flexibility – meet the Bad Cash, Silver Spurs, Black Swamp, The FreaQ, Steam and Tremonator

Guitar Pedals
Epiphone Marcus King El Dorado
“Compares well with instruments costing at least twice as much”: Epiphone Marcus King Dorado review

By David Mead Published

Epiphone revives its early 1970s Japanese-made El Dorado acoustic in the form of a very special Marcus King limited-edition

Acoustic-electric Guitars
Blind Guitars B-24L
How Blind Guitars is redefining the traditional blues acoustic guitar

By David Mead Published

The B-24L has a price tag to send anyone down to the crossroads in search of a deal – but it delivers a sumptuous playing experience

Acoustic Guitars
Friedman Jose 20 amps
Friedman honors one of the most iconic amp modders of all time with new Jose 20 amps

By Phil Weller Published

Dave Friedman has teamed up with the late Jose Arredondo’s daughter for a 20W head and 1x12 combo that champions his innovative amp mods

Guitar Amps
Paul Reed Smith and John Mayer
John Mayer to induct Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center Rockwalk

By Phil Weller Published

The esteemed guitar builder’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has been recognized

Events & Trade Shows
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, inductee, and Brian May of Queen
How Brian May ended up playing on Tony Iommi's forthcoming solo album

By Janelle Borg Published

The two legends have been friends for over five decades and previously collaborated on a Black Sabbath and solo Iommi track

Guitarists
Stage Tour Kramer guitar controller
Guitar Hero’s spiritual successor is stacked with iconic tracks – but some big hitters are missing

By Phil Weller Published

Stage Tour comes from the makers of the cultural smash and is set to release on December 10

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Yngwie Malmsteen and Jimmy Fallon comp - the gutiarist appeared on his show August 27, 2026
That time Yngwie Malmsteen shredded his way through The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

By Phil Weller Published

The Swedish virtuoso played an insane number of notes as he sat in with the Roots on Jimmy Fallon

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