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Meris Launches Ottobit X: The Ultimate Modular Lo-Fi and Glitch Engine?
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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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?
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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.
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Unlock Your Tone: A Guitarist’s Guide to the Power of EQ Pedals
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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
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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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MXR and EVH Unleash the Beast: The New Modern High Gain Distortion Pedal – Out Now!
Unleash the “Channel 3” power of the 5150III with the MXR EVH Modern High Gain Pedal. Featuring a built-in noise gate and boost, it’s the ultimate high-gain distortion for your rig.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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