Ease the strain on your back with these five lightweight alternatives to the Gibson Les Paul By Daryl Robertson published 25 January 23 We’ve hand-selected a quintet of rock machines that will bring the power of the LP while being a little easier on your back
Kiesel debuts headless Thanos electric guitars and introduces a wealth of spec updates across its new-for-2023 collection By Matt Owen published 25 January 23 For the first time, Thanos electrics are on the menu, with Kiesel's Lyra, Delos and Virtual Builder ranges receiving new pickups, finishes, hardware and other upgrades
Epiphone revives the Newport Bass and introduces a new acoustic four-string, the El Capitan J-200 Studio Bass, for 2023 By Sam Roche published 25 January 23 Both instruments pay homage to age-old Gibson and Epiphone designs, but implement a series of more modern appointments
Brian May Guitars flips the Red Special aesthetic and decks out Arielle’s signature model in metallic Windermere Blue finish By Matt Owen published 24 January 23 It joins previously released Antique Cherry and Two Tone models, the latter of which recently featured on Arielle's new single, 73
Unlock 50% off Fender Play annual subscriptions and get a two-week free trial with this mega-deal By Matt McCracken published 24 January 23 Master the guitar with Fender Play’s expert tuition, now at half price for a year’s worth of lessons
Best noise gate pedals 2022: clean up your signal with the best noise gate pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 Unwanted noise in your chain? A noise gate pedal could be the solution
Best flanger pedals 2023: flange pedals options from Strymon, Boss, TC Electronic and more By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 From jet flange to old school tape cool, we've got the lowdown on the best flanger pedals on the market
Best boost pedals 2023: including the best clean boost pedals for guitar By Alex Lynham last updated 24 January 23 Vamp up your tone with the best boost pedals for guitarists, as well as the best clean boost pedals for making your electric guitar solos really sing
Best pedal amps 2023: including the top amp simulator pedals By Chris Schwarten last updated 24 January 23 As the best pedal amps prove, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Here we round-up top-rated pedal amps from Hughes & Kettner, Seymour Duncan and others
Best lunchbox amps 2023: killer portable amps for gigging By Chris Schwarten last updated 24 January 23 Offering big sound in a portable package, these compact amplifiers are perfect for the live circuit
Best acoustic guitar amps 2023: let your acoustic guitar tone shine By Chris Corfield last updated 24 January 23 Our expert pick of the best acoustic guitar amplifiers for all budgets, from Boss, AER, Mesa Boogie, Fender and others
Mötley Crüe begin rehearsals with new guitarist John 5 ahead of world tour By Matt Owen published 24 January 23 The Rob Zombie guitarist had been busy practicing his chops ahead of official rehearsals through his Mötley Monday series of Crüe covers
Takamine's all-new sub-$500 GL Series headlines comprehensive 2023 acoustic collection By Matt Owen published 24 January 23 Six instruments have been introduced in total, including four shorter scale, reasonably priced GL Series acoustics and two high-end G Series guitars
Pantera removed from this year's Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park lineups By Sam Roche published 24 January 23 Organizers of two of Europe's biggest music festivals say the decision has been taken following “intensive conversations with artists, partners and festival fans”
Kerry King turned down his Sum 41 guest solo 10 times – here's what changed his mind By Sam Roche published 24 January 23 The Slayer man on how his historic Beastie Boys guest spot led to him performing on the punk rockers' 2002 single What We're All About
Blackstar delivers an entire guitar rig in a pedal with the Dept. 10 Amped 2 By Matt Owen published 24 January 23 Could this tricked-out pedal amp replace your pedalboard and amp head?
10 iconic guitarists who had surprising day jobs before they were famous By Sam Roche published 24 January 23 These players all had to pay the bills somehow before they hit the big time
Dean Zelinsky teases potential new Dimebag Darrell model By Matt Owen published 23 January 23 It looks as though a new Razorback is in the works, but is this a custom one-off build for Zelinsky's boutique brand or the sign of an upcoming mass-produced signature?
Watch Jared James Nichols, Richie Faulkner, Zach Myers and Marty Schwartz trade licks in awe-inspiring Free Bird cover By Matt Parker published 23 January 23 The live shred-fest sees all four players take solo runs over the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic
Ian Hunter’s new album features Slash, Jeff Beck, Billy F Gibbons, Rob Trujillo, Taylor Hawkins, Mike Campbell and more By Matt Parker published 23 January 23 The Mott the Hoople frontman’s new solo album, Defiance Part 1, has some seriously heavyweight guest talent
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