update
Hot Deal: Save $500 on the ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 at Sweetwater
Massive $500 price drop! Grab the ESP LTD Phoenix-1000 QM in See-thru Black Sunburst for just $699 at Sweetwater. Plus save $600 on the Silver Sunburst Satin model!
Guitar news, effects pedals, gear reviews, new gear, industry leaks, how-to guides & the best deals.
Latest Guitar News
Deals
Thomann Music Days: The Best Guitar Deals You Need to See
The Thomann Music Days sale is live. Discover massive discounts on premium PRS, ESP, D’Angelico guitars, and classic Marshall effects before they sell out.
Top stories
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian to Step Down; Anne Rohosy Named Interim Chief
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian steps down effective July 31, 2026. Anne Rohosy named Interim CEO as Gueikian moves to the Board and global ambassador role.
update
DOD and Morley Team Up to Unleash the “WTF” Wah-ocTo-Fuzz Pedal – Out Now!
DOD and Morley team up for the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz (“WTF”) pedal, blending 80s glitch octave, 70s fuzz, and classic optical wah into one wild 3-in-1 box. Out Now!
update
Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2: Officially Out Now!
Officially Out Now! Eventide H9 Gen 2 brings flagship H90 algorithms, an ARM processor, and a massive OLED UI redesign for intuitive standalone tweaking.
News
50 Years of Shred: Kramer Celebrates Golden Anniversary with Six Iconic, Limited-Edition Guitars
Shred in style! Kramer Guitars marks its 50th anniversary with a limited-edition collection of six iconic models finished in spectacular Anniversary Gold. Read our full review, specs, and verdict.
Effects Pedals
Fender Drops V2 Effects Pedal Lineup: Santa Ana, The Pelt, Pugilist, & The Bends Get Major Upgrades
Upgrade your pedalboard with Fender’s new V2 effects line! Featuring top-mounted jacks, momentary switching, and boutique-level tones from overdrive to fuzz.
Guitar
Sandpaper & Regret: The Hilariously Bad World of Failed Guitar Relics
A look at the hilariously bad world of DIY guitar aging, from sander mishaps to plywood tragedies, as seen on The Gear Page.
Bass
Harley Benton BLOCK Series Review: Powerful Bass Amps & Cabs at Unbeatable Prices
Read our full review of the new Harley Benton BLOCK series bass amplifiers and cabinets. Gig-ready Class-D power up to 800W starting under $100!
News
Strip it Down: Paul Reed Smith Launches the No-Nonsense Jon Jourdan Limited Edition For 2026
Paul Reed Smith launches the ultra-rare, single-pickup PRS Jon Jourdan Limited Edition 2026. Explore specs, price, and our full review of this Mammoth WVH-inspired guitar.
Top 5
Gibson Custom Shop Resurrects a Legend: The 1959 & 1962 ES-330 Reissue
Gibson Custom Shop brings back the legendary 1959 and 1962 ES-330 Reissue hollowbody guitars. Discover vintage specs, custom P-90 pickups, history, pricing, and our review verdict.
Deals
Legendary Gain, Modern Craft: Save £400 on the Friedman Jose Arredondo Tribute!
Save £400 on the hand-built Friedman Jose Arredondo Tribute 100W Head. A rare, limited-edition collaboration capturing the legendary “Jose-mod” high-gain tone. Shop now!
News
Jared James Nichols Officially Joins the Marshall Amplification Roster
Blues-rock titan Jared James Nichols officially joins the Marshall Amplification roster. Discover his dual Marshall 1959 Plexi rig setup and 2026 tour dates.
News
Solar Guitars T1.61FR Assassin: A High-Gain Minimalist Weapon
Solar Guitars expands its Type T line with the T1.61FR Assassin. Featuring a Gotoh Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan Nazgûl pickup, and Carbon Black Matte finish. Read our full breakdown.
News
Doom Metal Titans Monolord Team Up with Dunable Guitars for Ultra-Limited Signature Release
Monolord partners with Dunable Guitars for ultra-limited signature instruments: the Custom Gnarwhal and R2 Bass. Only 6 pieces available worldwide!
Top stories
Industry Shockwave: Retail Giant Thomann Files Lawsuit Against Fender Over ‘S-Style’ Guitar Shape
Thomann strikes back! The retail giant officially sues Fender over its aggressive ‘S-Style’ guitar shape copyright claims to protect independent luthiers.
News
Godin’s Custom Microtonal Double-Neck: Inside Angine de Poitrine’s Viral Live Gear
Godin Guitars custom microtonal double-neck guitar/bass for Angine de Poitrine’s viral 2026 world tour.
News
Fender Unveils Massive 2026 Mid-Year Gear Drop: Silent System, 75th Anniversary Nocaster, and More
Fender drops its biggest mid-year gear collection yet for 2026. Explore the new passive Silent System, the 75th Anniversary ’51 Nocaster, high-output Fusion models, and compact pedals.
News
Two Notes GENOME 2.0 Has Landed: The Ultimate Next-Gen Amp Capture & Ecosystem Upgrade
Two Notes GENOME 2.0 changes the game with multi-parametric amp capture, the free Capture Studio, PARADEX, iPad support, and massive new TSM-Ai models.
Deals
Flash Deal: Get the Valeton GP-50 Multi-FX & Amp Modeller at Andertons for Just £79!
Looking for the best budget multi-effects pedal? Check out the Valeton GP-50 at Andertons. Featuring SnapTone, NAM support, and a built-in battery for just £79.00!
Top stories
LSL Instruments Enlists Legendary Attorney Ron Bienstock to Fight Fender’s Stratocaster Copyright Crackdown
Guitar dispute escalates: LSL Instruments hires legendary attorney Ron Bienstock to fight Fender’s aggressive Stratocaster copyright crackdown.
News
Fender Limited Edition Player Fusion Series: The Ultimate Modern Rock & Metal Weapons?
Fender drops the Limited Edition Player Fusion Series! Check out our full review, specs, and scoring for these modern rock and metal workhorses.
News
Audio Singularity Neurontube Debut Update: The Ultimate Free Guitar Amp Sim?
Looking for premium guitar tones without spending a dime? Read our comprehensive update on Audio Singularity’s Neurontube Debut—a 100% free amp simulator bundle.
News
Squier Rewrites the Rules: New Paranormal Series Drops Hybrids, Bigsbys, and Baritones
Squier drops five wild new Paranormal Series models for 2026! Discover the specs, pricing, and our verdict on these hybrid guitars and basses.
Guitar Bomb - Hot Deals
Hot Deals
Stay tuned, subscribe to news
Don't miss a beat in the world of guitar greatness. Subscribe now for exclusive content, electrifying tutorials, and backstage passes to the coolest guitar insights. Stay tuned, tune up, and let's make some noise together!