Friedman Arredondo Jose 20: Tribute to Legend Jose Arredondo
Friedman launches the Jose 20, a 20-watt EL84 tribute to legendary amp modifier Jose Arredondo. Available as head or 1x12 combo.Read More
Quad Cortex Gets John Mayer X in Massive CorOS 4.1.0 Update
Neural DSP drops CorOS 4.1.0 with Archetype: John Mayer X, 2,000+ Device Presets, and 8 new virtual effects for Quad Cortex hardware.Read More
Harley Benton SC Special Hybrid: The Ultimate P90 & Humbucker Single-Cut?
Harley Benton SC Special Hybrid pairs P90 and humbucker pickups for versatile vintage-modern tones. Okoume body, roasted maple neck, coil split.Read More
Hotone Pulze Jr: A Smart, Battery-Powered Modeling Amp Packed with AI Features
Hotone Pulze Jr. delivers 52 amps, 191 effects, and AI-driven practice tools in a £249 portable modeling amp with 20W stereo output and 8-hour battery.Read More
The Fender Backlash: Is the Guitar Giant’s PR Crisis Getting Expensive?
Fender's PR crisis escalates as retail discounts spike and competitors gain ground. Is anger turning into lost sales?Read More
Washburn Unveils Affordable Sonamaster Elite SE2 & SE3: A Premium Take on the S-Style Classic
Washburn revives the Sonamaster with the affordable Elite SE2 & SE3 S-style guitars: roasted maple necks, flamed tops, coil-splitting, and $399 price.Read More
Gretsch Unveils the Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin in Stunning Light Blue Pearl
Gretsch's Limited Edition G6134T-58 Penguin in Light Blue Pearl delivers late-50s authenticity with FilterTron tone and Bigsby vibrato. $3,799.99.Read More
John Page Guitars Unveils the Noah Levine Signature DL Baritone
John Page Guitars launches the Noah Levine Signature DL Baritone—a hand-built boutique baritone with Fishman or Lollar pickups, $5,995.Read More
Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom: The Ultimate Hard Rock Weapon?
Read our in-depth report of the Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle. Discover its features, specs, and performance score.Read More
Fender Japan Unveils "Japan-Inspired" Stratocaster Collection Amidst Global Legal Blitz
Fender Japan launches Japan-Inspired Stratocaster Collection with five limited-edition models. Fresh designs amid global legal battle.Read More
Evolution of Guitar Effects: A Historical Guide to Pedals and Their Impact on Sound
The Evolution of Guitar Effects: Explore the history of guitar effects pedals, from early mechanical innovations to modern digital FX.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
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
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
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
Is the Orange Baby Terror the Ultimate Micro Lunchbox Amp?
Is the new Orange Baby Terror the ultimate lunchbox amp? A 20W JFET circuit, 3-band EQ, and a bass contour "Tubby" switch.Read More
Harley Benton Shakes Up Budget Gear Market with Hand-Aged HA62 and LA62 Guitar Series
Harley Benton launches HA62 and LA62 hand-aged guitar and bass series with factory relic finishes for under €250, challenging premium road-worn offerings.Read More
Gothic Shred Machine Resurrected: Schecter Relaunches the Solo-II Damien Platinum
Schecter revives the Solo-II Damien Platinum! Features active EMG 81/85 pickups, Satin Black finish, and Grover hardware for $899/£999.Read our full preview.Read More
Gibson Unveils Ultra-Exclusive 100th Anniversary Custom Acoustic Collection
Gibson celebrates 100 years of flat-top guitars with the Custom Acoustic Anniversary Collection. Explore all 5 limited-edition Bozeman models today.Read More
PRS Unveils Limited-Edition Custom 24 "Birds of a Feather": Private Stock Luxury Meets Core Performance
Discover the PRS Custom 24 "Birds of a Feather" (360 units worldwide). Features Private Stock wood inlays and DMO pickups. Read the specs, price, and score.Read More
Mooer Unveils META FX: A Swappable Multi-Effects Pedal for Under £150
Discover the new Mooer META FX multi-effects pedal. Featuring swappable firmware modules for reverb, delay, and modulation, a color touchscreen, and full stereo I/O for under £150.Read More
In Memoriam: Wayne Charvel, Legendary Luthier and Pioneer of the "Superstrat," Passes Away at 85
Legendary guitar builder Wayne Charvel, pioneer of the Superstrat and founder of Charvel & Wayne Guitars, has passed away at 85. Read our full tribute.Read More
Babicz and Gotoh Join Forces to Unleash the Ultimate FCH510G Hybrid Tremolo Bridge
Upgrade your guitar with the Babicz & Gotoh FCH510G hybrid tremolo bridge. Get ultimate tuning stability, incredible sustain, and precision engineering.Read More
Fender’s Strat Attack: 17 Major Guitar Brands Hit with C&Ds
Fender triggers an industry-wide legal war, hitting 17 major guitar brands with cease-and-desist letters over the iconic Stratocaster body shape.Read More
Fender Sues Thomann: Massive Stratocaster Copyright Lawsuit Escalates in Germany
Fender officially sues Thomann in Germany over Stratocaster copyright. Read how this high-stakes legal battle could change the guitar industry forever.Read More