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“It didn’t tick his boxes. It didn’t give him what he wanted”: Before Fender, Jeff Beck worked with Ibanez to create a wild Telecaster/Les Paul hybrid – this is the never-before-told story of the signature model that almost was
By Matt Owen published
In the 1980s, Beck sought out Ibanez to help his unique vision for a signature guitar become a reality. We trace the history of an instrument so elusive that few even knew it existed

“Unlike anything before it”: Ibanez debuts the Twin Peaks – a two-mode wah pedal styled after John Frusciante’s favorite WH-10 unit
By Matt Owen published
The TWP10 takes cues from Froosh's favored wah pedal, but uses dual-inductor circuitry for an “entirely new” sound

Ibanez at the Guitar Showcase 2023: The alternative acoustic brand
By Guitar World published
At the forefront of innovation in the acoustic guitar industry

“It’s like John Scofield took acid”: Steve Vai’s tech shares the story behind the virtuoso’s psychedelic semi-hollow
By Jonathan Horsley published
Scofield's signature model has had a radical makeover for Vai’s semi-hollow moment – and we're not just talking about that stunning swirled finish

Best fretless basses 2025: get more vibrato and texture from your bass guitar
By Richard Blenkinsop published
From electric to acoustic, modern to vintage, we take a look at the best fretless basses on offer

An iconic pairing: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Tube Screamer resurfaces for sale – and sells immediately
By Matt Parker published
The heavily worn overdrive pedal has changed hands once more after coming up for sale via Chicago Music Exchange

Best Tube Screamer clones 2025: top alternatives for all budgets
By James Farmer last updated
Ibanez Tube Screamer not doing it for you? Here’s our expert pick of killer Tube Screamer alternatives from EarthQuaker Devices, Mooer, JHS and more

“On the fretted bass we call it the slap stopper!” What is a finger ramp and why should you use one?
By Nick Wells published
Bass guru Gary Willis explains the origins of his signature ramp
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