Meet the Maker: Monty Guitars
Monty Guitars has a cult-like status, guitar-maker Brian Monty builds instruments in the Village of Lougheed, Alberta, CanadaRead More
JHS Pedals and Coppersound Launch the $119 DIY Short Circuit
JHS Pedals and Coppersound launch the $119 Short Circuit DIY pedal kit—a soldering-required boost-drive-fuzz with three voices in one industrial enclosure.Read More
Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive Pedals and How To Use Them
The Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive pedals you can buy easily, and how to dial them in for great guitar toneRead More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
5150 Holy Grails: Eddie Van Halen’s Studio Kramer Guitars—Complete with Smoked Cigarette Butts—Up for Auction
Eddie Van Halen's studio-used 5150 Kramer guitars built by tech Zeke Clark hit auction at Backstage Auctions, starting at $50k each.Read More
Meet the Maker: Ivison Guitars
Ivison Guitars are inspired by classic designs from the '50s and their unique guitars will inspire youRead More
Solar Guitars Launches New 27-Fret ACS Series
Solar Guitars launches the ACS Series with 27-fret ergonomic designs. White 6-string and Pink Sparkle 7-string models debut now.Read More
HeadRush Drops Free NAM & TONE3000 Update for Prime Pedals
HeadRush Prime, Core, and Flex Prime now support Neural Amp Modeler and TONE3000 integration in free firmware update.Read More
Third Man & 1981 Inventions Unveil Limited "Mod DRV" Pedal
Third Man Hardware and 1981 Inventions unveil the ultra-limited Mod DRV pedal—just 65 units worldwide, debuting at EarthQuaker Day 2026.Read More