Positive Grid announces wireless foot controller for Spark By Sam Roche 16 November 2021 The Spark Control cycles through stored preset sounds, controls backing tracks via Smart Jam and more
Best guitar strap locks 2021: The finest fasteners from Schaller, Loxx, Jim Dunlop and more By Chris Schwarten 16 November 2021 Safeguard your six-string with our pick of the best strap locks for guitar
Best looper pedals 2021: become a one-person band with one of the greatest loop pedals By Alex Lynham 16 November 2021 From channeling Ed Sheeran to boosting your live performances, these are the best looper pedals from TC Electronic, Boss, Pigtronix and more
Epiphone unveils low-cost version of Billie Joe Armstrong’s first signature Les Paul Junior By Jackson Maxwell 16 November 2021 The Green Day frontman's minimalist Epi signature boasts a single Epiphone PRO P-90 pickup, and also comes in an even more affordable, beginner-oriented Player Pack version
Wolfgang Van Halen says playing live is the only thing that helps him feel the “energy and closeness” of his late father By Sam Roche 16 November 2021 “I’ll always have the memories, but there’s nothing better than playing music live and playing the music that the two of us listened to together”
Watch Phil Demmel step in at Overkill’s first gig in almost two years By Matt Parker 16 November 2021 The Vio-lence and former Machine Head man was covering for the thrash veteran‘s regular guitarist Dave Linsk
Sergio Medina and Andrew Wells serve up metalcore and pop-punk riffs aplenty in this knockout playthrough of Eidola's Mutual Fear By Sam Roche 16 November 2021 The track appears on the band's latest LP, The Architect, and features Jon Mess of Dance Gavin Dance
Matt Heafy reveals new 7-string Epiphone MKH Origins Les Paul Custom signature model will feature a 25.5" scale length By Sam Roche 16 November 2021 The Trivium leader's Epiphone will be one of very few Les Pauls to feature the longer scale, which generally lends itself to better tuning stability and fewer intonation problems with extended-range guitars
Watch the trailer for The Chisels Are Calling, a new documentary about legendary luthier John Monteleone By Matt Parker 16 November 2021 An exclusive first look at the film documenting the revered guitar builder for the likes of Mark Knopfler and Ben Harper
Fender launches the Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, cutting the price of its innovative electric-acoustic hybrid By Michael Astley-Brown 16 November 2021 The new Mexican-made model costs $1,199 and features a streamlined feature set
Roger Daltrey says Jimi Hendrix “stole Pete Townshend’s stage act completely” By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 The claim, which was made in good humor, was followed by the observation that Buddy Guy was the true originator of guitar-playing stagecraft
Jared Dines and Howard Jones announce debut album as Sion By Matt Parker 15 November 2021 The YouTube star and former Killswitch Engage man are gearing up to release the 12-track effort later this month
Peter Capaldi wanted Doctor Who to invent the wah pedal and present it to Jimi Hendrix By Matt Parker 15 November 2021 The actor, who is releasing his first album, says he also conceived an episode where the Doctor met Robert Johnson at the Crossroads
Tosin Abasi delivers a technical masterclass in fiery playthrough of Animals As Leaders’ Monomyth By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 Abasi demonstrates his elite technical prowess and precise prog-metal melodicism with a searing playthrough on his Abasi Concepts Master Series Larada 8-string
Bill Kelliher shares first glimpse of new double-cut ESP signature model in promo for STL ToneHub Pack By Michael Astley-Brown 15 November 2021 Kelliher has crammed his sounds from the new Mastodon album into a plugin – but a mystery Silverburst is stealing the limelight
Wolfmother share surprise new album, Rock Out By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 The unexpected effort, which has been released in its entirety, has been launched with “no label, no distributor, no manager”
Keep your acoustic guitar or ukulele safe with $70 off Gruv Gear gig bags in this early Black Friday deal By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 Faux fur lining, polyester panels and a waterproof nylon hood are just a few of the killer features
Watch the moment John Mayer’s Dumble Overdrive Special breaks mid-song – and gets replaced with another Dumble By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 Mayer’s Dumbleland Overdrive Special 006, which cut out in the middle of Dead & Company's Mississippi Half-Step, was promptly replaced by Dumbleland Overdrive Special 009
Guitar teacher shares lesson on Jane’s Addiction’s Been Caught Stealing, Dave Navarro gets in touch to correct it By Michael Astley-Brown 15 November 2021 “It’s actually easier than you’re doing it,” Navarro reveals as he breaks down the elusive riff
The Beatles rehearse I’ve Got A Feeling in first clip from Get Back documentary By Matt Owen 15 November 2021 Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated three-part film is set to arrive on Disney+ on November 25
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