Vox promises accurate amp simulations from its new VGH guitar/bass amplifier headphones By Matt Owen The plug-in-and-play headphones aim to faithfully reproduce the sound of your instrument using onboard effects and amp sounds
Nancy Wilson bought Eddie Van Halen an acoustic guitar after he told her he didn’t own one By Richard Bienstock The Heart guitarist has also penned an instrumental tribute to the Van Halen legend
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer arrested, facing six charges related to Capitol Building riots By Richard Bienstock The guitarist, who was photographed carrying bear mace, turned himself in to authorities on January 17
Ex-Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford declined offers to join Guns N’ Roses twice By Richard Bienstock Ford says he was first approached by Slash in 1991 to replace Izzy Stradlin
Vox reinvigorates its Bobcat guitar series with all-new finishes and Bigsby vibratos By Matt Owen The new semi-hollow stunners are available in either single-coil or soapbar-style pickup configurations
Boss updates BCB pedalboard series with innovative new designs By Matt Owen Each 'board is designed to be easily transportable while offering total pedal protection and maximum control over reconfiguration
Eddie Van Halen honored with new Guitar Center Hollywood mural By Sam Roche, Michael Astley-Brown Zakk Wylde has already shown his approval of Robert Vargas's artwork
Vox announces affordable Mini Go line of portable modeling guitar amps By Matt Owen Compact combos offer 10 amp models using Vox's VET technology, a built-in rhythm machine and a diverse range of onboard effects
Way Huge launches the Atreides ‘analog weirding module’, a wild slider-equipped fuzz synth By Michael Astley-Brown If you enjoy huge single-note riffs, this might be just the pedal for you
Ibanez unveils eagerly awaited Lari Basilio LB1 signature model By Michael Astley-Brown The Brazilian-born virtuoso specs up her own T-type with all-new signature Seymour Duncan pickups
Ibanez introduces Josh Smith signature FLATV1 alongside all-new AZS series By Matt Owen The latest additions to the AZ series offer classic and contemporary vibes with new pickups, flashy finishes and traditional Tele-inspired twangs
Pigtronix boldly goes where no mini pedals have gone before as it launches the ultra-versatile Constellator, Space Rip and Moon Pool By Michael Astley-Brown Modulated analog delay, guitar synth and tremvelope phaser go into orbit
Jeorge Tripps teams up with Reverb for a super-limited 10-unit run of hand-built Fuzz Face pedals By Matt Owen The limited-edition pedals will be hand-built by Tripps using germanium transistors and other high-quality components
Faith Guitars expands its solar system of acoustics with the Venus Blue Moon By Sam Roche The UK acoustic company launches a Javan mango-constructed model for 2021
Seymour Duncan announces Joe Bonamassa “Bonnie” Strat Pickup Set and Loaded Pickguard By Sam Roche Channel JoBo's '55 “Bonnie” Strat with Seymour Duncan's latest offering
Martin introduces Grand J-16E 12-string, two ziricote acoustics and DJR-10E StreetMaster for 2021 By Sam Roche The acoustic giant expands its product range with a selection of well-appointed strummers
Eddie Van Halen tribute concert will definitely happen, say Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony By Michael Astley-Brown EVH’s bandmates confirm their participation in sendoff for late guitar hero
Julien Baker gives Soundgarden’s Fell on Black Days a delay-drenched acoustic makeover with haunting new cover By Michael Astley-Brown The indie-folk wunderkind offers a drastically different take on the Chris Cornell classic
PRS launches all-new SE Custom 24-08, fresh SE Series colors and new Core Series pickups for 2021 By Sam Roche Zach Myers' SE signature model also receives an aesthetic overhaul
PRS and John Mayer unveil ultra-limited, luxuriously finished Lunar Ice Silver Sky By Michael Astley-Brown The guitar’s polychromatic ‘flip-flop’ finish looks different from all angles
