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Meet the Maker – Munson Guitars
Munson Guitars offers its Custom Guitar Experience to ensure musicians can order and create their dream instruments.
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How To
How to Buy Vintage Guitar Gear on a Budget: Scoring Vintage Tone Without Breaking the Bank
Discover the secrets to scoring killer vintage guitar gear without emptying your wallet. Learn tips on where to shop, how to haggle, and how to identify hidden gems.
Top stories
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.
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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.
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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?
Review
REVIEW – STRICH : Jimi Fuzz and Super Riot Distortion pedals – Should You Buy?
We review the STRICH Jimi Fuzz for classic, rich fuzz tones and the Super Riot High Gain Distortion for intense modern rock. Find your perfect pedal!
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.
News
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.
News
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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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.
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
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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Meris Launches Ottobit X: Modular Lo-Fi and Glitch Engine – Out Now!
Meris Ottobit X Review: Is this £619 modular bit-crusher and glitch engine the ultimate lo-fi tool? Read our definitive verdict and score.
Guitar
Rock History Unearthed: Eric Clapton’s Lost ‘Fresh Cream’ Les Paul Standard Reemerges After 60 Years
The legendary 1960 Gibson Les Paul used by Eric Clapton on Cream’s debut album has officially reemerged after 60 years in hiding. Discover its incredible journey.
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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.
Deals
Legendary Gain, Modern Craft: Save £400 on the Friedman Jose Arredondo Tribute!
Save £400 on the hand-built Friedman Jose Arredondo Tribute 100W Head. A rare, limited-edition collaboration capturing the legendary “Jose-mod” high-gain tone. Shop now!
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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.
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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.
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Fender CEO Breaks Silence On Controversial Stratocaster Cease-And-Desist Backlash
Fender CEO Edward ‘Bud’ Cole addresses the controversial Stratocaster copyright campaign, denying lawsuits and walking back inventory destruction threats.
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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.
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UPDATE: Queens of the Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen Squier 12-String Telecaster
Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen bypassed social media to debut his new Squier Paranormal Telecaster XII 12-string live on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Is Premium Guitar Modeling Dead? Tone3000’s Free A2 NAM Tech Beats Neural DSP and Line 6 in Blind Audio Tests
Tone3000’s free A2 NAM amp modeling tech just beat Neural DSP and Line 6 in blind audio tests. Is expensive guitar gear officially dead?
How To
Unlock Your Sound: The Solo Artist’s Guide to One Mic Recording
Capturing acoustic guitar and vocals with one mic can be a challenge, but it’s entirely possible to get a great sound at home.
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