How To
Guitar Pickups: The Definitive Guide for Beginners
Learn everything about guitar pickups, from single coils to humbuckers, active vs. passive, magnets, wiring, and more. Find the perfect pickups to craft your ideal tone.
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Effects Pedals
The Ultimate Klon Clone Buyer’s Guide
Find the best Klon clone for your rig. Our ultimate guide compares top “Klone” pedals like the Wampler Tumnus, Archer, and EHX Soul Food for legendary transparent overdrive.
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Gibson Unveils the Jake Kiszka SG Standard: A Modern Tribute to “The Beloved” 1961 Classic
Gibson debuts the Jake Kiszka SG Standard, a limited-edition tribute to the Greta Van Fleet star’s ’61 classic with T-Type pickups and a vintage cherry finish.
How To
How to Smash a Guitar: The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Destruction!
How to Smash a Guitar – This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to do it if you were so inclined.
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NUX MG-50Li Review: The New King of Portable Guitar Profiling?
Studio-grade tone on the go. The NUX MG-50Li offers 14 FX blocks, NAM capture support, and a rechargeable battery. Read our full review and performance score.
Guitar
Unleash Your Tone: Top 10 Les Paul Alternatives That Aren’t Gibson
Looking for a Les Paul style guitar without the Gibson price tag? Discover the top 10 Les Paul alternatives from brands like PRS, Epiphone, and Heritage, offering incredible tone and value.
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FUKKAUDIO: The AI-Driven “Text-to-Tone” Guitar Rig That’s Killing the Preset Hunt
Discover FUKKAUDIO, the browser-based AI guitar rig. Describe your ideal tone in any language, hit apply, and play through a custom amp and FX chain instantly.
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Fender Vintera III Series: Updated Period Correctness with Unprecedented Historical Accuracy
Fender Vintera III redefines vintage-inspired guitars with era-specific snapshots and total historical accuracy. Explore the new Stratocaster, Telecaster, and bass lineup.
Bands
Jeff Buckley Guitar Gear – A Deep Dive into Grace
Jeff Buckley Guitar Gear. Buckley was a major influence on many musicians and guitarists. We take a deep dive into the gear he used.
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The $65,000 Masterpiece: Inside the Gibson Custom “Bugs and Leaves” Les Paul
Gibson Custom Shop. Hand-crafted by Master Artisan Rickie Hinrichsen, the “Bugs and Leaves” Les Paul Custom is a one-of-a-kind $65k masterpiece
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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.
Deals
Guitar Center Guitar-A-Thon 2026: Save Up to $700 on Gibson, Fender, and More
Score big at the Guitar Center Guitar-A-Thon! Save up to $700 on Gibson, Fender, and Martin, plus huge deals on Vox amps and EHX pedals. Shop our expert top picks.
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Guitar Center Crowdsources “Revolutionary” New Guitar Brand: CEO Turns to Reddit for Design Input
Guitar Center is crowdsourcing a “revolutionary” new guitar brand! CEO Gabe Dalporto is turning to Reddit and TikTok to let players design the future of the industry.
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Music Man Unveils Limited 30th Anniversary Axis: A Masterpiece in Quilted Maple
Celebrate 30 years of tone with the limited-edition Music Man 30th Anniversary Axis. Featuring Quilted Maple tops and limited to 100 of each guitar worldwide.
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.
Deals
Thomann Spring Sale 2026: Up to 60% Off – Last Few Days!
Save up to 60% in the Thomann Spring Sale 2026! Huge discounts on Epiphone, PRS, Ibanez, and more. Shop the best guitar, amp, and pedal deals from March 18 to April 8.
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Gibson Announces “Project Neptune,” Pivoting to Ocean-Bound Plastic Composites for Standard Line
Gibson Brands, Inc. announces “Project Neptune,” a historic shift from traditional mahogany to Hydro-Core™—a proprietary high-density composite made from recycled ocean plastic. See the technical specs and artist reactions here.
How To
Decoding the Fretboard: What is Guitar Tab?
What is guitar tab? Learn how to read guitar tablature, a simplified music notation for guitar. This guide covers the basics of tab, including strings, frets, common symbols, and its advantages for learning guitar.
Effects Pedals
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.
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Richie Sambora Recovers Stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer Guitar After Four Decades
After 40 years, Richie Sambora is reunited with his stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer. Discover the incredible story of how this foundational Bon Jovi guitar was found and returned.
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Line 6 Helix Stadium 1.3 Update Featuring New Proxy Cloning Engine and Amp Models
The Line 6 Helix Stadium 1.3 firmware update is here, featuring the all-new Proxy cloning engine, Matchless and Orange amp models, and bug fixes.
How To
How to Build a Lo-Fi Pedalboard for Dreamy, Vintage Vibes
Chasing lo-fi guitar tones? Discover how to build a budget-friendly pedalboard with the warm crackle and dusty textures you crave. Get pedal suggestions, tips, and example boards.
Guitar
Unearthing Gold: The Top 10 Coolest Pawn Shop Electric Guitars
Searching for a unique sound? Discover the Top 10 coolest pawn shop electric guitars! Unearth vintage gems like the Harmony H78, Danelectro Shorthorn, and more. Find your perfect quirky axe.
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Teaching Machines FuzzBillion: A “Billions-of-Tones” Distortion Powerhouse
Master the chaos with the Teaching Machines FuzzBillion, a £435 analogue distortion powerhouse featuring 11 numerical switches and billions of recallable tonal combinations for guitar, bass, and synth.
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