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Jason Isbell might have the strangest tip for breaking in an acoustic guitar we’ve...

Jason Isbell might have the strangest tip for breaking in an acoustic guitar we’ve ever heard Jason Isbell has just unveiled his new collaboration with...

“He gets in big and gets out big”: The ultimate secret of Eric Clapton’s...

“He gets in big and gets out big”: The ultimate secret of Eric Clapton’s guitar solos, according to his most trusted guitar confidant With an...

Heritage Guitars builds on the momentum of its new Standard II Collection with three...

Heritage Guitars builds on the momentum of its new Standard II Collection with three new premium electric guitars After unveiling its Standard II Collection back...

Ernie Ball rechargeable batteries: The end of the guitar world’s infatuation with 9V batteries?

Ernie Ball rechargeable batteries: The end of the guitar world’s infatuation with 9V batteries? Whether in stompboxes, active pickups or portable practice amps, guitar gear...

The Guitar Gear Used on The Foo Fighters landmark The Colour and the Shape

The Guitar Gear Used on The Foo Fighters landmark The Colour and the Shape The Foo Fighter’s second album, The Colour and the Shape was...

IK Multimedia Announces TONEX Plug for Guitar and Bass

IK Multimedia Announces TONEX Plug for Guitar and Bass IK Multimedia is proud to announce TONEX Plug, the ultimate portable guitar and bass headphone amp,...

John Mayer thinks fretboard radius makes less of a difference on your playing than...

John Mayer thinks fretboard radius makes less of a difference on your playing than strap height: “I’ll fight anybody about that” Of all the factors...

“Not many people want to watch a band stand in front of their amp...

“Not many people want to watch a band stand in front of their amp line”: Metallica guitar tech thinks ditching real amps helped the...

Beetronics BeeBeeDee review – analogue delay pedals aren’t supposed to be this much fun

Beetronics BeeBeeDee review – analogue delay pedals aren’t supposed to be this much fun $299/£289, beetronicsfx.com Guitar pedals skulk on the floor like rats and their...

New Duff McKagan Signature PJ Set from Seymour Duncan

New Duff McKagan Signature PJ Set from Seymour Duncan Since the mid-1980s, Duff McKagan’s bass lines and songwriting have powered hits from Guns N’ Roses,...

Japanese luthier creates phone cases that look like miniature Strats, Les Pauls, and Teles...

Japanese luthier creates phone cases that look like miniature Strats, Les Pauls, and Teles – and the internet can’t get enough If you’ve ever wished...

Ritchie Blackmore on how Jeff Beck would wrestle with self-doubt: “He was always reaching...

Ritchie Blackmore on how Jeff Beck would wrestle with self-doubt: “He was always reaching for something he couldn’t find” Few guitarists have left a mark...

From Brighton to Glasgow: Marshall and Music Venue Trust team up on new gig...

From Brighton to Glasgow: Marshall and Music Venue Trust team up on new gig series championing 60+ local artists in UK grassroots venues Marshall has...

These are the five greatest hardcore and metal breakdowns according to Drain guitarist Cody...

These are the five greatest hardcore and metal breakdowns according to Drain guitarist Cody Chavez First impressions aren’t everything, but they’re definitely something. When our...

Dark Souls/Elden Ring finishes: Rabea Massaad’s new Sterling By Music Man signature comes in...

Dark Souls/Elden Ring finishes: Rabea Massaad’s new Sterling By Music Man signature comes in two colourways inspired by his favourite video games We’ve seen a...

Legendary Leo Fender-founded guitar brand G&L reportedly shutting down – with Fender acquiring its...

Legendary Leo Fender-founded guitar brand G&L reportedly shutting down – with Fender acquiring its intellectual property Over the past few weeks, reports have surfaced suggesting...

Kirk Hammett is auctioning his silver Gibson CEO4 SG from Black Sabbath’s farewell show...

Kirk Hammett is auctioning his silver Gibson CEO4 SG from Black Sabbath’s farewell show – plus more than 150 guitars from his collection Remember that...

Farewell to Tom Robinson 01.11.2025

Farewell to Tom Robinson 01.11.2025 Music Instrument News is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Tom Robinson of EMD Music, who died Saturday 1st...

“This was about showing respect to a man that I don’t believe thinks I...

“This was about showing respect to a man that I don’t believe thinks I respect him”: Dave Mustaine on James Hetfield and why he’s...

Singer-songwriter Maya Delilah announces deluxe edition of her breakout debut album, The Long Way...

Singer-songwriter Maya Delilah announces deluxe edition of her breakout debut album, The Long Way Round London-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Maya Delilah has announced a deluxe...

Jason Isbell’s new signature Martins are modelled after his treasured pre-war 0-17: “They’re well...

Jason Isbell’s new signature Martins are modelled after his treasured pre-war 0-17: “They’re well made, they’re easy to play, and they don’t scream, ‘Look...

What a day to be an Oasis fan, as Gibson launches wider-release Noel Gallagher...

What a day to be an Oasis fan, as Gibson launches wider-release Noel Gallagher Les Paul Standard – and Epiphone Bonehead and Gem Archer...

Why the sale of Jim Irsay’s Greatest Guitar Collection On Earth is a sad...

Why the sale of Jim Irsay’s Greatest Guitar Collection On Earth is a sad moment in guitar history Very nearly four years ago, a feature...

Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH w/ Bigsby review – “this is a guitar...

Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH w/ Bigsby review – “this is a guitar that could take you places” $499.99/£469.99, fender.com I remember the first time...

Tetrarch’s Diamond Rowe explains why you don’t need tone knobs on your guitars

Tetrarch’s Diamond Rowe explains why you don’t need tone knobs on your guitars Last year, Tetrarch guitarist Diamond Rowe became Jackson’s first ever female signature...