Fender CEO Admits Mistakes Over Stratocaster Legal Threats
Fender CEO Bud Cole admits the company's aggressive Stratocaster legal campaign got out of hand, shifting focus to large manufacturersRead 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
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
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
Marshall Billie Joe Armstrong 1959BJA "Dookie" Head - Out Now!
Marshall launches the 1959BJA Billie Joe Armstrong signature amp head, bringing Green Day's iconic "Dookie Mod" tone and baby-blue styling to a 100W powerhouse.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
Fender Targets Yamaha in Ongoing Stratocaster Copyright Dispute
Yamaha confirms receiving a cease-and-desist from Fender in the ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute. Is the beloved Pacifica guitar line at risk?Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian to Step Down; Anne Rohosy Named Interim Chief
Gibson CEO Cesar Gueikian steps down effective July 31, 2026. Anne Rohosy named Interim CEO as Gueikian moves to the Board and global ambassador role.Read More
Industry Shockwave: Retail Giant Thomann Files Lawsuit Against Fender Over 'S-Style' Guitar Shape
Thomann strikes back! The retail giant officially sues Fender over its aggressive 'S-Style' guitar shape copyright claims to protect independent luthiers.Read More
LSL Instruments Enlists Legendary Attorney Ron Bienstock to Fight Fender’s Stratocaster Copyright Crackdown
Guitar dispute escalates: LSL Instruments hires legendary attorney Ron Bienstock to fight Fender’s aggressive Stratocaster copyright crackdown.Read More
The "Fake" Angine de Poitrine Russian Tour Was Actually Just a Birthday Gag
That "fake" Angine de Poitrine Russian tour? Turns out it was just a hilarious local birthday gag. Get the real story behind Moscow's Urin de Potrin.Read More
Höfner Saved from Bankruptcy: Thomann and GEWA Music Unite to Rescue Legendary Guitar Brand
Iconic guitar maker Höfner saved from bankruptcy after a major buyout by GEWA Music and Thomann. Find out what this means for Paul McCartney’s favorite bass.Read More
Fender Files Cease-and-Desist Against PRS: John Mayer’s Silver Sky Sparks Explosive Stratocaster Legal War
Fender targets PRS Guitars in a high-profile Stratocaster design dispute. Will John Mayer’s best-selling Silver Sky survive Fender's cease-and-desist? Get the facts.Read More
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.Read More
"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.Read More
Mateus Asato Officially Joins Fender: First Look at Potential Signature Stratocaster
Mateus Asato officially joins Fender! After leaving Suhr, the guitar virtuoso confirms his new partnership and teases a stunning new Custom Shop signature Stratocaster.Read More
Ashdown Engineering Unveils Massive "Phase 2" UK Manufacturing Expansion
Ashdown Engineering unveiled its “Phase 2” of its UK manufacturing return at NAMM 2026. Discover the new UK-built Peacemaker guitar amps and four new bass series featuring Sica NEO drivers and British craftsmanship.Read More
Is Ichika Nito Fake? "Guitar God's" Alleged Miming - Update Ichika Nito replies with Highlight video
Is Ichika Nito actually playing? UPDATE: Ichika Nito replies with Highlight video of "i miss you"Read More
Seymour Duncan MortalCoil: The New Benchmark for Modern Metal Precision?
Unleash precision with the Seymour Duncan MortalCoil. This 3-voice active humbucker set delivers modern metal clarity, classic JB/Jazz tones, and powerful single-coil grit.Read More
Jim Dunlop Unveils Limited-Edition Iron Maiden "Killers" Cry Baby Wah
Unleash the "Killers" tone with the new Jim Dunlop Iron Maiden signature Cry Baby Wah. Featuring iconic Eddie artwork and classic GCB95 grit. Details and pricing inside!Read More
Harley Benton to Close US Reverb Store: Economic Shifts Force Exit from American Warehouse
Harley Benton is closing its US Reverb store on Jan 31, 2026, citing economic shifts. Grab discounted gear in the "Last Chance" sale before operations move to Germany.Read More