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Newly reunited with both Korn guitarists, Ibanez’s 2025 signature line-up is bringing back an old friend
By Matt Parker published
Korn’s Head is back in the Ibanez fold and has a new 7-string model, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Joe Satriani, Lari Basilio, Josh Smith, George Benson and, of course, his bandmate Munky…

The highlights of the Jeff Beck guitar auction – from Seymour Duncan’s Tele-Gib hybrid to his Oxblood Gibson Les Paul
By Chris Gill published
Christie’s Jeff Beck Auction offers a revealing look at numerous iconic instruments from the guitar hero’s entire career – from the Yardbirds to Johnny Depp

Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
By Phil Weller published
The Glideline collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones

Ibanez takes a leaf out of its heavy electric playbook to produce its most ‘metal’ acoustics yet
By Phil Weller published
Featuring “in-demand” tonewoods and high-end electronics, the new Blackout lineup offers a metal-inspired twist to the traditional acoustic guitar recipe

Ibanez launches the $550 AZ Standard – a wake-up call for big brands in the mid-priced guitar market
By Matt Owen published
The Japanese guitar giant has streamlined the spec sheet of its high-end AZ Premiums in a bid to marry high-end appointments with budget-friendly prices

How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune
By Andrew Daly published
As Benson prepares to share his skills first-hand in an immersive music experience, the jazz guitar legend looks back on a magical career and explains why he's still learning

How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s
By Janelle Borg published
With multiple Ibanez signature guitars under his belt, the Breezin' guitarist shares the story of how his relationship with the Japanese guitar brand came about

How Ibanez pioneered the high-performance workhorse bass and made low-end more accessible than ever
By Guitar World published
Sponsored by Ibanez
Guitarists and beginner bassists looking to embark on their first low-end adventures have options in today’s Ibanez catalog with the GIO Series GSR200 a budget powerhouse and the ergonomic SR300 the nexus of playability and versatility

Ibanez reimagines its beloved Tube Screamer into its most high-end format yet – with a $300 hand-wired TS808
By Matt Owen published
New components and a fresh lick of paint have helped Ibanez reboot the flagship TS808, but it comes at a hefty price

Meet Clayton King, the riff machine using EDM and nature shows to wring fresh savagery from his custom Ibanez monstrosity
By Phil Weller published
The Nothing, Nowhere guitarist details his intriguingly tuned relic’d seven-string, and the riff-writing tricks he uses to get out of any creative rut in 15 minutes flat
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