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Fender’s S-Style Lawsuit: Is a Shocking U.S. Trademark Showdown Looming?
Is Fender trying to reclaim the Stratocaster trademark? Inside the aggressive new cease-and-desist campaign catching boutique guitar builders in the crosshairs.
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Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select Line
Ernie Ball Music Man launches the John Petrucci Majesty Premium Select series. Discover full specs, multi-scale 8-string details, DiMarzio pickups, and pricing for this high-end progressive metal guitar lineup.
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Fender Facing Massive Backlash as Top Guitar YouTubers Cut Ties Over “Draconian” Cease-and-Desist Campaign
Fender faces a massive PR disaster and potential boycott as top guitar YouTubers Rhett Shull and Tim Pierce cut ties over “draconian” cease-and-desist letters.
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Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2: The Ultimate Op-Amp Fuzz Pedal for Bassists
Electro-Harmonix drops the Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi 2! Featuring dual op-amp fuzz, a footswitchable crossover, a built-in noise gate, and an XLR DI out for $188.20.
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PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone added to Main Lineup (Plus a Regular Scale Sibling!)
PRS Guitars expands its main lineup with the PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone, and a regular-scale sibling. Discover specs, pricing, and the final verdict here!
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Best Sweetwater Guitar Pedal Deals: Huge Savings on Line 6, Universal Audio, Keeley & More
Score massive savings on guitar pedals and amp modelers at Sweetwater! Save big on Line 6, Universal Audio, Keeley, boutique fuzzes, and multi-effects.
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Buzzing Bugs Audio Devices Bolster: A Mythic Two-Channel Giant Fuzz Pedal
Boutique pedal maker Buzzing Bugs Audio Devices launches the Bolster Fuzz, a dual-channel stompbox blending Tone Bender, Muff, and high-gain op-amp tones
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HOT DEAL: Save Over £450 on the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix Love Drops Flying V (Limited Time Only!)
Save over £450 on the Epiphone Jimi Hendrix “Love Drops” Flying V! Grab this 29% off limited-time deal before stock runs out.
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Quilter Elevate: The No-Nonsense Multi-Effects Pedal for Gigging Guitarists – Now with Free AI Tone Engine!
Quilter Labs launches Elevate AI, a free text-to-tone engine for the Elevate multi-effects pedal. Generate custom guitar presets in just 15 seconds.
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Guitar Industry Shockwave: Fender Reports Launch of Massive Lawsuit Campaign Against European “S-Type” Builders
Fender launches a massive legal campaign in Europe, targeting alternative “S-Type” guitar builders with €250,000 fines and demands to destroy inventory.
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“This Is Devastating”: EarthQuaker Devices CEO Sounds Alarm on Capitol Hill Over $100K Tariff Nightmare
EarthQuaker Devices CEO Julie Robbins warns Congress that a $100K tariff nightmare is crushing boutique guitar pedal brands and U.S. music exports.
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Beyond the Mid-Hump: JAM Pedals Tubedreamer Mk.2 Review
Is the JAM Pedals Tubedreamer Mk.2 just another Tube Screamer clone? Read our review of this premium 808-style overdrive to see how it fixes the classic.
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EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey: The Ultimate All-Analog Command Center for Filthy Low-End
Master your low-end with the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey. An all-analog preamp and overdrive designed for filthy tones and surgical precision.
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Waka-Waka Rock: Fender Unveils Limited Edition PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster
Level up with the Fender x PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster. This limited edition mashup pairs pro-grade specs with iconic arcade style for the ultimate high score.
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Low-End Theory: Gretsch Expands the Electromatic Line with Sub-Sonic CVT and Jet Baritones
Descend into sub-sonic depths with Gretsch Electromatic Baritones. Pro specs, versatile coil-splitting, and classic Gretsch-style at affordable prices
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SoloDallas CompanDrive 65: Bringing 1960s ‘Studio Magic’ to Your Pedalboard
Capture 1960s “studio magic” with the SoloDallas CompanDrive 65. This all-analog compander and overdrive pedal recreates the legendary circuit used on classic recordings for elite tone.
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Gibson Expands Iconic Lineup with New ES-335 50s and 60s Models: Which Era Is Right for You?
Gibson brings era-specific specs to the ES-335. Compare the 50s and 60s models, from neck profiles to pickup tones, and find your perfect semi-hollow match.
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Dawner Prince Eclipsa Triple Rotary Emulator Inspired by the Yamaha RA-200: Pink Floyd Tones & Beyond!
Is the Dawner Prince Eclipsa the best rotary pedal ever? Read our full review of this Yamaha RA-200 emulator featuring triple-rotor DSP and analog preamp warmth.
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Alex Lifeson’s Lerxst Unveils the “Analog Kid” Chorus
Capture Alex Lifeson’s iconic Rush tones with the Lerxst Analog Kid Chorus pedal. Featuring a dual-LFO engine for legendary 80s modulation and immersive stereo depth.
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Purple Haze Returns: Marshall Unveils Limited-Edition Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack
Experience the iconic “Plexi” sound with the Marshall x Hendrix Half-stack Bundle. 100W hand-wired head, 4×12 cab, and Fuzz Face in a limited purple finish.
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Hotone Freqlux: The New Gold Standard for 3-Voice Pitch Shifting and Harmonization?
Is the Hotone Freqlux the new gold standard for pitch shifting? Explore its 3 independent voices, “Flux” mode, and studio-grade FX in our deep-dive review.
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Blackstar DA100 Ruby: Doug Aldrich’s Signature Amp – Out Now!
100 Watts of EL34 fury. The DA100 Ruby delivers Doug Aldrich’s iconic stadium-filling tone in a versatile, three-channel signature powerhouse.
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The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the “Wall of Sound”
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2025 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.
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Why Your Barre Chords Sound Muffled: 3 Micro-Adjustments That Fix Your Technique Instantly
Frustrated by muffled barre chords? Stop squeezing harder. Learn 3 simple mechanical micro-adjustments that instantly fix your technique without hand cramps.
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