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David Lynch's Parker Fly is up for auction – and its revealed one of the big mysteries of his unique playing style
By Janelle Borg published
Julien’s Auctions appraiser Mike Adams has been examining Lynch’s guitar and rig and says it answers a key question about his highly unconventional style

Best budget guitar amps under $500 in 2025: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between

Why the ’70s was a time of innovation and folly for guitar gear
By Chris Gill published
The ’70s gets a bad rep from some guitarists but it's too easy to say this was a bad time for Gibson and Fender and that's the story. There were some real treasures and technological breakthroughs

64-year-old grandpa shredder goes viral (again) after his Van Halen-influenced Britain’s Got Talent audition resurfaces
By Phil Weller published
The unassuming guitarist could well be the OG veteran talent show shredder, and won over the audience with his two-hand tapping licks during a dazzling audition in 2022

Why Mdou Moctar loves two-year-old strings – and what makes the Roland Cube his favorite amp
By Janelle Borg published
The gear (or lack of) behind Mdou Moctar's searing signature sound on Funeral For Justice, which fuses Saharan rock music with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen flair

Yamaha, Korg and Roland named among five instrument firms facing UK class action lawsuit for fixing prices
By Matt Parker published
The move follows similar action taken against Fender in 2022, with UK customers potentially due compensation

A staple of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Steve Lukather’s ‘80s live rigs, the Roland SDE-3000 was a game-changer for digital delay
By Chris Gill published
Recently reissued in pedal form, the SDE-3000 was more than just a delay unit. Combining modulation with musical, organic repeats, it was the secret sauce in many a pro player’s live rig and studio setup

Best amps for pedals 2025: maximize your tone with our choice of the best pedal platforms
By Matt McCracken published
Unleash the potential of your pedalboard with these high headroom amplifiers from Fender, Roland, Orange, and more
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