Guitars

Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta

Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta One month on, Music Instrument News looks back at Glastonbury 2024 with fond memories, with the one small exception...

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand recently acquired by musician and product designer...

C. F. Martin & Co.® Launch Reverb Select Martin Custom GP Blonde

C. F. Martin & Co.® Launch Reverb Select Martin Custom GP Blonde On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Martin Guitar dropped something truly special: the Reverb...

Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos

Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family...

Chapman Guitars start new partnership with Musifacts for European distribution

Chapman Guitars start new partnership with Musifacts for European distribution Chapman Guitars is excited to announce a new partnership with Musifacts Distribution, growing their reach...

Xvive introduces 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless System With New Features

Xvive introduces 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless System With New Features Xvive has launched a follow-up to their flagship guitar wireless system, U2. Unlike the U2,...

Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team

Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer...

BOSS Announces Updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE Guitar Effects Processors

BOSS Announces Updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE Guitar Effects Processors BOSS announces system updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE, the company’s leading amp/effects processors...

Stringjoy Now Available from Rosetti Ltd

Stringjoy Now Available from Rosetti Ltd Rosetti are thrilled to announce that Stringjoy, the premium guitar string brand based in Nashville USA, are now exclusively...

Muse Group Announces Strategic Executive Hires

Muse Group Announces Strategic Executive Hires Music innovators Muse Group, makers of the world’s most popular online libraries, tools and community spaces for audio creators...

Review – Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Drum Heads

Review – Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Drum Heads Here’s our latest review featuring a selection of Adoro Heritage Series Synthetic Calf Heads.  Filmed June 2024...

Barnes & Mullins are sad to announce the passing of much-loved music industry figure,...

Barnes & Mullins are sad to announce the passing of much-loved music industry figure, Wally Evans: 1944 – 2024. Born in 1944 in Porthmadog, North...

Review – Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Bourbon Burst A/E

Review – Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Bourbon Burst A/E Here’s the latest review from our sister-site Acoustic Review looking at an Art & Lutherie Guitars Roadhouse...

Orange Launch the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White

Orange Launch the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White Orange Amplification launches the Limited Edition Dual Dark 100 White. Same as the Dual Dark 100...

Fender Releases The Player II Series

Fender Releases The Player II Series Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the arrival of the Player II Series – an update to Fender’s...

Basses

Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler star in hilarious new ad for Aston Villa home...

Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler star in hilarious new ad for Aston Villa home kit Aston Villa have revealed their brand new claret and blue...

Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta

Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta One month on, Music Instrument News looks back at Glastonbury 2024 with fond memories, with the one small exception...

“I’d go all that way and then get stuck out there and then they’d...

“I’d go all that way and then get stuck out there and then they’d jab me with something”: Stephen Carpenter blames pandemic anxiety for...

Slash gets “super nervous” before every gig according to Velvet Revolver bandmate

Slash gets “super nervous” before every gig according to Velvet Revolver bandmate He might be one of the best guitarists alive right now, but even...

“Window or aisle, how would you like to return home?”: How Frank Zappa dealt...

“Window or aisle, how would you like to return home?”: How Frank Zappa dealt with band members who didn’t “stay in their lane” Frank Zappa’s...

Gojira to perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Gojira to perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony Gojira are set to become the first metal band to perform at the Olympics, when...

“I’d love to play them one last time”: Bill Ward shares hopes for a...

“I’d love to play them one last time”: Bill Ward shares hopes for a Black Sabbath reunion show Bill Ward wants to play one final...

IK Multimedia launches plugin emulating Joe Satriani’s amp sound for Eddie Van Halen parts

IK Multimedia launches plugin emulating Joe Satriani’s amp sound for Eddie Van Halen parts IK Multimedia has released a plugin to emulate the amp used...

Line 6 POD Express review: could this minimal modeller be all you need?

Line 6 POD Express review: could this minimal modeller be all you need? $179/£185, line6.com The original Line 6 POD launched approximately two billion years ago,...

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand recently acquired by musician and product designer...

“No brand new guitar sounds as good as an old one”: David Gilmour thinks...

“No brand new guitar sounds as good as an old one”: David Gilmour thinks vintage guitars are superior While people may clamour to get their...

“Thank you for rescuing me from oblivion”: Eric Clapton pays emotional tribute to John...

“Thank you for rescuing me from oblivion”: Eric Clapton pays emotional tribute to John Mayall On 22 July, John Mayall passed away in his family...

“It’s just one of those that called to me”: Why Andy Summers has abandoned...

“It’s just one of those that called to me”: Why Andy Summers has abandoned his Strat for a new boutique guitar Andy Summers’ love for...

“I never practiced, ever”: Yngwie Malmsteen says he only ever played as if he...

“I never practiced, ever”: Yngwie Malmsteen says he only ever played as if he was performing when he was young For most musicians, practice is...

How Orville Peck turned burnout into a record with Elton John and Willie Nelson…...

How Orville Peck turned burnout into a record with Elton John and Willie Nelson… and a new signature Gretsch As the sun creeps above the...

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Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta

Glastonbury 2024 Interview with Lisa Nasta One month on, Music Instrument News looks back at Glastonbury 2024 with fond memories, with the one small exception...

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez

Introducing The Dirty Boy Preamp Developed By New Owner Danny Gomez Dirty Boy, the boutique guitar pedal brand recently acquired by musician and product designer...

Phil Dudderidge OBE presented with honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire New University

Phil Dudderidge OBE presented with honorary doctorate from Buckinghamshire New University Focusrite Group are pleased to announce that Phil Dudderidge OBE has been made an...

Barnes & Mullins welcome Trevor James ‘EVO’ Saxophones

Barnes & Mullins welcome Trevor James ‘EVO’ Saxophones Barnes & Mullins are pleased to introduce the Trevor James ‘EVO’ Saxophones to their catalogue. These saxophones...

C. F. Martin & Co.® Launch Reverb Select Martin Custom GP Blonde

C. F. Martin & Co.® Launch Reverb Select Martin Custom GP Blonde On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Martin Guitar dropped something truly special: the Reverb...

Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos

Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family...

You’ll Soon Be Able to Blow Up Cybertrucks in ‘Fortnite’

You’ll Soon Be Able to Blow Up Cybertrucks in ‘Fortnite’ Rejoice Tesla haters, the free-to-play online shooter will be a safe space for you to...

Elon Musk Pushes Back Timeline for Optimus Robots

Elon Musk Pushes Back Timeline for Optimus Robots The billionaire often makes big promises on products before they're ready. read more Source: www.gizmodo.com

Every Star Wars Fan Is Going to Want This Beastly Book

Every Star Wars Fan Is Going to Want This Beastly Book io9 can exclusively reveal Star Wars Bestiary, Vol. 1 is coming in November, a...

Harrison Audio Announces LiveTrax Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Software

Harrison Audio Announces LiveTrax Recording & Virtual Soundcheck Software Harrison Audio adds LiveTrax, an agile new recording solution for live sound engineers, to its roster...

Chapman Guitars start new partnership with Musifacts for European distribution

Chapman Guitars start new partnership with Musifacts for European distribution Chapman Guitars is excited to announce a new partnership with Musifacts Distribution, growing their reach...

Xvive introduces 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless System With New Features

Xvive introduces 5.8 GHz Guitar Wireless System With New Features Xvive has launched a follow-up to their flagship guitar wireless system, U2. Unlike the U2,...

New Euro CST Basses from Spector

New Euro CST Basses from Spector Spector is proud to announce its new Euro CST bass range. The Euro CST draws inspiration from Spector’s Woodstock,...

Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team

Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer...

BOSS Announces Updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE Guitar Effects Processors

BOSS Announces Updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE Guitar Effects Processors BOSS announces system updates for the GT-1000 and GT-1000CORE, the company’s leading amp/effects processors...