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When BEAT formed last year, they did so with the blessing of Robert Fripp, who even coined their name
19/01/2025

When BEAT formed last year, they did so with the blessing of Robert Fripp, who even coined their name

After watching clips of one of the early BEAT shows, the King Crimson guitarist had some words of wisdom for his stand-in regarding an especially tricky track

Despite their impressive live drawing power, Zebra couldn’t get arrested when it came to label interest
19/01/2025

Despite their impressive live drawing power, Zebra couldn’t get arrested when it came to label interest

Led by singer/guitarist Randy Jackson, Zebra kept the spirit of Zeppelin, Hendrix and Cream alive. These days, family man Jackson is busy shaping up the group’s first album in two decades

John said, ‘We’re going to get blasted for this: John Lennon is not rocking anymore’
18/01/2025

John said, ‘We’re going to get blasted for this: John Lennon is not rocking anymore’

Hesitant to step back into the spotlight but powered by renewed creative energy, the former Beatle joined forces with Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken, and – though their collaborations weren't released for a number of years – Cheap Trick

Fender is taking a different approach to NAMM this time
18/01/2025

Fender is taking a different approach to NAMM this time

Fender is one of the key brands returning to NAMM for 2025, but it’s taking a different approach this time

“Tina Turner signed it with a flick knife after he recorded for her in London. Then they all went out to dinner”: What t...
17/01/2025

“Tina Turner signed it with a flick knife after he recorded for her in London. Then they all went out to dinner”: What the auction of Jeff Beck’s best-loved electrics tells us about the late guitar icon

We join the experts from Christie’s auction house to take a closer look at the ‘Oxblood’ Les Paul, ‘Tele-Gib’ and other historic instruments from Jeff’s career – and discuss the portrait they paint of a pragmatic, restless yet peerlessly gifted talent and his musical legacy

“Walrus has gone well beyond the typical Klon-style proposition”: Walrus Audio Voyager Preamp/Overdrive MKII review
17/01/2025

“Walrus has gone well beyond the typical Klon-style proposition”: Walrus Audio Voyager Preamp/Overdrive MKII review

Walrus Audio revitalises its very first pedal, the Klon-emulating Voyager, with some tasty additions

Ever wanted a guitar cable that matched your favorite BOSS pedal? Well, now you can
16/01/2025

Ever wanted a guitar cable that matched your favorite BOSS pedal? Well, now you can

Alongside these seriously colorful instrument cables, BOSS has just released two new portable carrying cases for your multi-effects units

“Yellow Fall became one of the best-selling pedals in Donner’s history”: Donner has given its Jack White-approved delay ...
16/01/2025

“Yellow Fall became one of the best-selling pedals in Donner’s history”: Donner has given its Jack White-approved delay pedal an upgrade… and it’s got an awfully familiar new look

Donner builds its latest delay and reverb around an effect personally selected by White for his signature multi-effects pedal, and gives it a familiar new chassis

“I’m thrilled to give people access to so many abstract sounds that inspire me”: Yvette Young has been secretly working ...
16/01/2025

“I’m thrilled to give people access to so many abstract sounds that inspire me”: Yvette Young has been secretly working on her dream signature pedal for the past year-and-a-half – the Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer is the otherworldly result

The stacked stompbox is a modulation powerhouse fit for boundary-pushing soundscapes, and harks back to an interview in which Young described her ideal signature pedal

“The way we think about guitar and what the instrument is supposed to do has changed”: Justin Hawkins explains why techn...
16/01/2025

“The way we think about guitar and what the instrument is supposed to do has changed”: Justin Hawkins explains why technically complex bands like Sleep Token and Polyphia are generating mass appeal

The Darkness frontman and social media commentator claims that there's a new appreciation for a certain brand of virtuosity that, in eras past, might have been perceived as “showing off”

“Capture the essence of your favorite gear without owning the hardware”: Mooer raises the stakes, and guns for TONEX and...
16/01/2025

“Capture the essence of your favorite gear without owning the hardware”: Mooer raises the stakes, and guns for TONEX and Neural DSP with an AI-equipped modeler that can profile your own gear – and grant you access to other players’ rigs

The compact modeler follows in the footsteps of more premium alternatives, and allows players to directly capture their favorite drive pedals, amps and more

“After witnessing the terrible destruction caused by the Los Angeles fires, it seems like the wrong time for a party”: D...
16/01/2025

“After witnessing the terrible destruction caused by the Los Angeles fires, it seems like the wrong time for a party”: DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires

The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show

“Harness the complete output of a tube amp”: Boss takes on Universal Audio and Two Notes with the Waza Tube Amp Expander...
16/01/2025

“Harness the complete output of a tube amp”: Boss takes on Universal Audio and Two Notes with the Waza Tube Amp Expander Core – and it might be the recording tool you’ve been waiting for

The streamlined take on a studio favorite aims to help players get the most out of their at-home recording and practice tube amp setups

“Infinite sonic possibilities”: The Boss VG-800 aims to make your guitar sound like any other electric or acoustic on th...
16/01/2025

“Infinite sonic possibilities”: The Boss VG-800 aims to make your guitar sound like any other electric or acoustic on the planet – plus sitar, banjo and synth

Forget amp sims, the pedal stalwarts’ latest V-Guitar tech has the potential to model just about any stringed instrument using your guitar

“You heard a lot of musicians, but nobody played guitar like him”: In 1965, Jimi Hendrix appeared on TV backing an obscu...
15/01/2025

“You heard a lot of musicians, but nobody played guitar like him”: In 1965, Jimi Hendrix appeared on TV backing an obscure soul duo – and you can already feel his brilliance

This vintage clip from the TV show Night Train is a rare video of the guitar legend's days as a sideman

“We’re setting a new standard in boutique guitars”: Iconic Guitars forms a partnership to watch as it recruits former Fe...
15/01/2025

“We’re setting a new standard in boutique guitars”: Iconic Guitars forms a partnership to watch as it recruits former Fender Master Builder John Cruz

John Cruz Custom Guitars closed its doors in 2023, but the boutique firm has promptly snapped up his services and expertise as it eyes fresh growth

“We believe it is not the right time to gather for an event of this nature when so many are facing hardship”: Boutique g...
15/01/2025

“We believe it is not the right time to gather for an event of this nature when so many are facing hardship”: Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires

In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead

“We do not want to spend our anniversary only looking back”: PRS looks to the future with new pickups, expanded Private ...
15/01/2025

“We do not want to spend our anniversary only looking back”: PRS looks to the future with new pickups, expanded Private Stock-grade specs – and two new Core models inspired by pre-factory builds

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Maryland brand has continued to push the boundaries of electric guitar refinement with a range of new developments and lineup refreshes

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