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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.
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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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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.
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Fender Cease-and-Desist Campaign: What’s Really Driving the Stratocaster Legal Crackdown?
Fender breaks silence on Stratocaster cease-and-desist letters. Discover the legal strategy and corporate motives driving this major guitar crackdown.
How To
Unlock Your Tone: A Guitarist’s Guide to the Power of EQ Pedals
This guide demystifies EQ pedals, showing you how to shape your tone, fix problem frequencies, and achieve a vast range of sounds for any genre.
Guitar
Fender’s S-Style Lawsuit: Is a Shocking U.S. Trademark Showdown Looming?
Is Fender trying to reclaim the Stratocaster trademark? Inside the aggressive new cease-and-desist campaign catching boutique guitar builders in the crosshairs.
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Fender Facing Massive Backlash as Top Guitar YouTubers Cut Ties Over “Draconian” Cease-and-Desist Campaign
Fender faces a massive PR disaster and potential boycott as top guitar YouTubers Rhett Shull and Tim Pierce cut ties over “draconian” cease-and-desist letters.
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Quilter Elevate: The No-Nonsense Multi-Effects Pedal for Gigging Guitarists – Now with Free AI Tone Engine!
Quilter Labs launches Elevate AI, a free text-to-tone engine for the Elevate multi-effects pedal. Generate custom guitar presets in just 15 seconds.
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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.
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“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.
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Waka-Waka Rock: Fender Unveils Limited Edition PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster
Level up with the Fender x PAC-MAN Player II Telecaster. This limited edition mashup pairs pro-grade specs with iconic arcade style for the ultimate high score.
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Purple Haze Returns: Marshall Unveils Limited-Edition Hendrix 60th Anniversary Half-Stack
Experience the iconic “Plexi” sound with the Marshall x Hendrix Half-stack Bundle. 100W hand-wired head, 4×12 cab, and Fuzz Face in a limited purple finish.
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Blackstar DA100 Ruby: Doug Aldrich’s Signature Amp – Out Now!
100 Watts of EL34 fury. The DA100 Ruby delivers Doug Aldrich’s iconic stadium-filling tone in a versatile, three-channel signature powerhouse.
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Eastwood Guitars Unveils Microtonal Doubleneck Inspired by Viral Duo Angine de Poitrine
Eastwood Guitars launches a Microtonal Doubleneck inspired by viral duo Angine de Poitrine. See the specs on this unique tribute to the KEXP sensations.
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Blackstar Advances Desktop Audio with the New Beam Mini: Available Now!
Small size, massive tone. The Blackstar Beam Mini is a 4-in-1 hybrid amp and Bluetooth speaker with app control and vocal recording. Your new desktop essential.
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