Cicognani Engineering is bringing SexyBoost back with its new tube-equipped boost pedal By Sam Roche The all-analog pedal offers both clean and midrange boost channels, and a built-in Treble/Bass cut control
In-person Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 induction ceremony to be held in Cleveland By Matt Owen The prestigious event will be held at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena, which is set to be the largest venue to ever host the historic induction ceremony
The Pick Puck might be the smartest pick-holding solution yet By Sam Roche Thalia Capos' latest accessory uses micro-suction technology that mimics the surface of a gecko's foot
Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa join forces for new Penny Saver Royale Modulation and Overdrive pedal By Matt Owen The new pedal puts JoBo's favorite Way Huge effects into one housing, offering up high-gain Overrated Special Overdrive tones and layered Blue Hippo Chorus modulations
Line 6 unleashes expanded version of its celebrated HX Stomp multi-effects pedal, the HX Stomp XL By Matt Owen The latest addition to the hugely popular Helix pedal lineup boasts five additional footswitches and features over 300 amp, cab and effects sounds
Fender expands its Artist Signature Series with new Ben Gibbard Mustang By Sam Roche The model recreates the Death Cab for Cutie frontman's modified '70s Mustangs, adding several modern appointments
Google's Tone Transfer uses AI to transform your guitar into a saxophone, trumpet, flute or violin By Matt Owen Andy Ferris of The Guitar Geek YouTube channel puts the sound-sculpting site through its paces, turning Stairway to Heaven's lead line into a sax solo
Post-rock giants God Is An Astronaut give First Day of Sun and Luminous Waves an acoustic reimagining in these exclusive playthroughs By Sam Roche Jamie Dean and Torsten Kinsella demonstrate the unplugged potential of two of their most emotive tracks
Mick Fleetwood open to Fleetwood Mac reunion for farewell tour after building bridges with Lindsey Buckingham By Matt Owen "That has always been my vision and I am flatly confident that we can do that," says the Fleetwood Mac drummer
Fender Japan's Kenji Hino signature Jino model might just be the most versatile Jazz Bass ever By Matt Owen A unique SHS pickup configuration, two push/pull volume controls and an adjusted neck pocket designed for optimal slap playing headline the bold new offering from Fender Japan
Official Jeff Buckley biopic announced, with Reeve Carney set to play the iconic singer-songwriter By Matt Owen Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, will co-produce Everybody Here Wants You, which promises to be "the only official dramatization of Jeff's story"
Gibson's former Kalamazoo factory is being converted into a Hard Rock Hotel By Sam Roche The hotel – which will “offer programming highlighting local music, food and entertainment”, is set for completion in 2023
Harley Benton supercharges sub-$500 SC-550 Plus and SC-Custom Plus models with EMG Retro Active pickups By Matt Owen The new-look models come equipped with EMG's Fat 55 and Hot 70 humbuckers, which seek to provide both "earth-shaking" crunch tones and pristine cleans
Brittany Howard: “Sister Rosetta Tharpe created rock and roll as we know it” By Richard Bienstock The Alabama Shakes leader and solo artist talks Tharpe’s significance and her unpredictable jams with Prince
Fender celebrates its history – and iconic Surf Green finish – with the Masterbuilt Surf Green with Envy Collection By Richard Bienstock One-off Custom Shop models are joined by amps, pedals and even a Gretsch drum kit
Why Eddie Van Halen was told to stop throwing picks into the audience By Richard Bienstock Guitar tech Tom Weber, the keeper of Ed’s plectrums, reveals the truth
Steve Vai held a guitar chord for so long he had to undergo surgery By Sam Roche The virtuoso reveals he “won't be able to play for a while” after going under the knife for trigger finger
Fender unveils stunning 2021 Custom Shop Prestige Collection, featuring “guitars with no boundaries” By Richard Bienstock One-off Master Built creations include the Sugar Surprise Strat, Acrylic Jazzmaster and Double Neck Marauder
Eric Gales partners with MXR for signature Raw Dawg overdrive pedal By Matt Owen The mini pedal promises to provide gritty overdrive tones and sweet natural sounds worthy of the blues wizard himself
RockBoard releases StageTuner ST-02 chromatic rack guitar tuner By Matt Owen The unit boasts a bright LED display visible from several meters away, and can be easily integrated into any rack or RockBoard pedalboard rig
