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Danelectro Revamps Retro Tone with the All-New Dan O Cool Baritone Guitar
Retro tone gets a modern boost. Read our full review of the Danelectro Dan O Cool Baritone, featuring hot lipstick pickups, 1950s style, and deep twang for $649.
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Meet the Maker: Manson Guitar Works
Manson Guitar Works is world-renowned, and I got to ask their head luthier, Tim Stark, all about his work. These are the people who build all the guitars for Muse’s Matt Bellamy and some of the world’s biggest names in music.
Review
REVIEW: STRICH Stereo Looper with Built-in Drum Machine – Affordable Stereo Looping?
We review the popular STRICH Stereo Looper with Built-in Drum Machine. This budget stereo looper pedal could be a great tool for musicians who require a creative practice tool.
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Gibson Custom Shop Translucent Les Paul Standards Coming Soon
A modern twist on a classic formula. Read our verdict on the Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard featuring 9-hole weight relief and Burstbucker tones.
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Gamechanger Audio Unveils the PLUS Pedal II: A Next-Generation Sustain Machine Arriving This August
Gamechanger Audio announces the PLUS Pedal II, launching this August with a massive sound engine upgrade, automatic chord layering, and an XLR mic preamp.
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Fender Crackdown: Corporate Giant Target Cool Old Guitars, Over Trademark Infringement
Fender is targeting second-hand dealers over trademark rights. Discover how vintage shop Cool Old Guitars hit back with a brilliant “Twang-Style” rebrand.
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Mastodon Breaks Silence on Brent Hinds: Inside the Split, His Tragic Death, and the Brain Injury That Changed Everything
Mastodon breaks silence on the painful split with Brent Hinds, his tragic death, and the 2007 brain injury that nearly ended the band. Watch inside.
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Boss Beats Behringer: Judge Dismisses Polyphonic Tuner Patent Lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed Behringer’s patent lawsuit against Boss over polyphonic tuning technology, marking a massive legal victory for Roland.
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Guitar Giant Ernie Ball Enters Premium Effects Market with Source Audio Acquisition
Guitar industry giant Ernie Ball has acquired Source Audio. Find out what this major acquisition means for premium effects pedals and global distribution.
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Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark: A Moody, Stage-Ready Powerhouse
The Epiphone Eric Church Hummingbird Dark delivers stage-ready tone in a moody Cobra Burst finish. Read our full review, specs, and final score.
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Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom Review: The Ultimate Hard Rock Weapon?
Read our in-depth review of the Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle. Discover its features, specs, and performance score.
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Rock & Roast: Fender Opens Its First Standalone Guitar-Themed Cafe in Tokyo
Guitar giant Fender has launched its first-ever standalone coffee shop in Tokyo’s indie music hub, Shimokitazawa. Discover the guitar-themed menu and design.
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Strymon Unveils TimeLine MX: The Ultimate Next-Gen Delay and Reverb Powerhouse
Meet the Strymon TimeLine MX: a next-gen delay powerhouse with a tri-core ARM processor, dual-engine routing, 12 world-class machines, and built-in reverb.
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Fender Unveils Limited-Edition Jim Root Telecaster in Stunning Shoreline Gold
Fender drops a limited-edition Jim Root Telecaster in stunning Shoreline Gold. Discover the specs, EMG active pickups, price, and our final verdict.
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Walrus Audio Lüm: The Ultimate Ambient Soundscape Playground
Walrus Audio Lüm review: Discover this ultimate ambient pedal featuring granular reverb, glitch delays, and powerful automation. Read our full score and verdict!
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Hiwatt High-Gain Monsters: New Super-Hi 33 & Super-Hi 50 Amp Heads
Hiwatt goes heavy! Discover the new Super-Hi 33 & 50 amp heads, featuring Mike Fortin-designed high-gain tones, 4 gain stages, and classic British clarity.
Effects Pedals
Inside the Electro-Harmonix Factory: How the World’s Most Iconic Guitar Pedals Are Made in NYC
Take a behind-the-scenes look inside the Electro-Harmonix NYC factory. Discover the step-by-step process of how these iconic guitar pedals are made and tested.
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Fake Relic: Why Chibson’s ‘Relic’ Guitar Stickers Are No Longer a Joke
Relic Guitar Stickers? Want the road-worn aesthetic without the actual wear and tear (or the custom shop price tag)? Dame Guitars just turned a Chibson meme into a real product.
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Solar Guitars E1.61FR Assassin: The Ultimate 27-Fret Metal Weapon Unleashed
Solar Guitars unleashes the E1.61FR Assassin. A 27-fret metal weapon with a Seymour Duncan Nazgûl pickup and Gotoh tremolo. Read our full review and score!
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Gibson Custom Revives a Hard Rock Holy Grail: The 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue Drops
Bring a rock icon home. Read our full review of the Gibson Custom 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, featuring specs, T-Top tones, and our final verdict.
How To
Easy Guitar Lesson: Unlock a Decade of Guitar Secrets in 10 Minutes
Easy Guitar Lesson: Guitar Pro Tips: A 10-Minute Masterclass – Discover the secrets to playing smooth solos, & crafting captivating melodies
Effects Pedals
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Fuzz Face Guitar Sound and Effect
Master the iconic Fuzz Face pedal! Discover its history, compare Silicon vs. Germanium transistors, and learn the secrets to dialing in legendary tone.
Deals
The Best 4th of July Guitar and Gear Deals to Grab Right Now
Score the best 4th of July guitar deals from Sweetwater and Guitar Center. Save big on Epiphone, Fender, MXR, and more before the sales end.
Meet the Maker
Meet the Maker: Blast Cult
Jason Burn’s Blast Cult basses and guitars bring his unique ‘Sonic Religion’ to the world of music.
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