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Gus G and Ozzy Osbourne -
How Ozzy Osbourne pushed Gus G to change his guitar of choice

By Phil Weller Published

Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors

Guitarists
Misha Mansoor
The time Misha Mansoor found his lost Jackson Juggernaut signature guitar in a Guitar Center

By Phil Weller Published

Mansoor was left with seller’s remorse until social media saved the day

Guitars
Jackson Diablo IV Kelly
Jackson’s Diablo crossover Kelly is inspired by the Lord of Hatred – but you’re still going to love it

By Matt Owen Published

Fans begged for the Diablo Kelly to make a return after Jackson dropped a Custom Shop version in 2023

Electric Guitars
Jackson Misha Mansoor Custom Shop Surfcaster
Jackson finally releases Misha Mansoor’s Surfcaster – one of the most anticipated guitar releases of the modern era

By Matt Owen Published

Almost two years after the Periphery maestro first showed off his baritone Surfcaster, Jackson has made it available as a limited-edition custom shop model

Electric Guitars
Gibson/Harley Benton/Source Audio/Jackson/EVH
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including Line 6’s most hotly anticipated Helix update

By Matt Owen Published

Eye-popping new drops from Harley Benton and EVH, the revival of the beloved Thunderbird bass, and a potential Strymon killer headline this week's gear roundup

Guitar Gear
Best short-scale basses 2023: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized basses at all price points
Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now

Bass Guitars
Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden performs at Co-op Live on June 22, 2025 in Manchester, England
The reason Adrian Smith isn’t keen on some vintage Gibsons

By Phil Weller Published

The Iron Maiden guitarist swapped LPs for Jacksons in the ‘80s, because he’d grown tired of one key feature

Guitarists
Gretsch Broadkasters, Gary Clark Jr. ES-355, EHX Bass Big Muff Pi 2, Line 6 Helix Stadium, Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Stealth
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the most metal Jackson out there

By Matt Owen Published

A full-circle signature for Gary Clark Jr., as well as a potentially game-changing innovation from 3rd Power, headline this week's round-up

Guitar Gear
A PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin electric guitar
The best electric guitars under $500

By Amit Sharma Last updated

Our top cheap electric guitars that deliver killer tones, slick playability, and serious bang for your buck from Squier, Epiphone, Yamaha and more

Electric Guitars
EVH 5150III Hypersonic, EHX ABRAMS100, Fedner x Iron Maiden, Jackson Chris Broderick Solist SL6, Gamechanger Audio Recoder
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the onset of a new digital era for EVH

By Matt Owen Published

A landmark update for the Tone Master Pro, a new digital 5150III combo, and a signature capsule for Iron Maiden all landed this week

Guitar Gear
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