The Rise of the Baritone Guitar: From Country Twang to Wall-of-Sound Shoegaze
Explore baritone guitars: extended-scale instruments ranging from 1950s Nashville twang to modern shoegaze. History, specs, and iconic models explained.
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Effects Pedals
Blast Off: Harley Benton Drops Cosmic New 'Space' Pedals
Harley Benton launches three new Space pedals: Wah, Volume, and Wah/Volume combo. Vintage tone, true bypass, affordable.
Guitar
Is a £4000 Stratocaster Worth the Cost?
Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.
News
Gibson Garage Las Vegas: What the Brand's Fourth Flagship Store Means for the Guitar Industry
Gibson opens its fourth Garage location in Las Vegas at Miracle Mile Shops in 2027, featuring a 10,000-sq-ft experiential retail space.
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Flattley Guitar Pedals Unveils the Centurion 10 AE: A Masterclass in Transparent Overdrive
Flattley's Centurion 10 AE transparent overdrive uses rare vintage germanium diodes for soft clipping and natural tone. £259.
Step on the Canvas: Unleashing the Visual Magic in 'Art of the Stomp Box'
Chris Cassone's 'Art of the Stomp Box' celebrates 300+ photos of boutique guitar pedal designs from 60 artists across 18 countries.
Guitar Pickups Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Single-Coils, Humbuckers, and P90s
Learn the differences between single-coil, humbucker, and P90 pickups. A beginner's guide to choosing the right pickup for your tone and playing style.
Line 6 Drops Helix Stadium Native Plugin—And There’s a Permanently Free Version!
Line 6 launches Helix Stadium Native with a free Intro tier: 5 amps, 5 cabs, 16 effects, and IR loading. Full version adds 132 amps, 260+ effects.
Pure Southern Soul: Epiphone Unveils the Marcus King Signature El Dorado
Epiphone unveils Marcus King Signature El Dorado acoustic guitar featuring solid rosewood and spruce, L.R. Baggs electronics, and vintage 1970s styling.
The End of Brand Loyalty: How $500 Import Guitars Are Outplaying $3,000 American Classics
How Chinese automation and global capital are eroding brand loyalty in guitars, allowing $500 imports to match $3,000 American classics.
Should You Buy a Combo Amp or a Head & Cab Setup?
Combo vs. head & cab amps: learn the key differences, setup requirements, pros/cons, and how to choose the right amplifier for your needs.
Mesa/Boogie Revives the Sound of a Generation with Limited-Edition ’90s Dual Rectifier Mod 1
Mesa/Boogie revives the '90s Dual Rectifier with a limited-edition 100W tube head featuring John Marshall's custom 'Tight' mod and upgraded cleans. $2,999.