Darkglass announces Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor
Darkglass announces Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor
Designed for both studio and stage uses, Darkglass’s new Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor promises to combine classic analogue compression...
Tascam goes large with 24 track recorder
Tascam goes large with 24 track recorder
TASCAM Unveils Model 24 Digital Multitrack Recorder
Designed for both studio and live applications TASCAM has announced its new...
Gretsch adds sparkle
Gretsch adds sparkle
The 2016 designed Gretsch Renown series is being expanded to include two new sparkle finishes. Distributor GEWA says: ‘In early 2018, the...
Ernie Ball shows Family Reserve models for August
Ernie Ball shows Family Reserve models for August
Ernie Ball Music Man has three ‘Family Reserve’ offerings as usual this month – one of which...
‘It’s quite magical’: FFA founder Dave Millard on Funktion-One’s Farr Festival performance
‘It’s quite magical’: FFA founder Dave Millard on Funktion-One’s Farr Festival performance
Funktion-One systems were used across the Hertfordshire festival.Dave Millard, founder and...
Rush’s Geddy Lee backs Rotosound in video promo
Rush’s Geddy Lee backs Rotosound in video promo
Rotosound has received yet more backing from Geddy Lee, iconic bass player with Canadian Prog Rock band,...
MusicNomad’s Guitar Detailer now in ‘tech size’
MusicNomad’s Guitar Detailer now in ‘tech size’
MusicNomad’s Detailer guitar cleaner is now available in ‘tech size’ containers. Distributor HTD says: ‘It works great on...
Following The Script: On the road with FOH and monitor engineer Steve ‘Patto’ Pattison
Following The Script: On the road with FOH and monitor engineer Steve ‘Patto’ Pattison
Phil Ward talks to the seasoned FOH and monitor engineer about...
Special report: IEMs vs wedges
Special report: IEMs vs wedges
A raft of leading engineers and musicians talk gear preferences and the attest live monitoring methods.For several years...
Yamaha debuts new ultra-portable P-121 piano
Yamaha debuts new ultra-portable P-121 piano
Yamaha has announced an all-new highly portable piano, the P-121. Offering 73 keys (as opposed to the standard 88)...
Kurzweil’s ‘highly affordable’ SP1 88-note Stage Piano now shipping
Kurzweil’s ‘highly affordable’ SP1 88-note Stage Piano now shipping
Distributor Sound Technology says that following the success of the Kurzweil SP6 Stage Piano, the SP1,...
Tesseract’s James Monteith Talks Guitar
Tesseract’s James Monteith Talks Guitar
Darran Charles of Godsticks sits down with the Tesseract guitarist to talk guitars, digital modellers and more.
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DIY Workshop: Martin Guitar Kit Build Part Five
DIY Workshop: Martin Guitar Kit Build Part Five
She’s going to be a beauty. But there are still a few steps until we’re strumming away....
Ones To Watch: Blair Dunlop
Ones To Watch: Blair Dunlop
As the son of a folk legend Blair Dunlop’s foray into music was not without pedigree, but he’s more than...
Talkbox: Wilko Johnson
Talkbox: Wilko Johnson
The former Dr Feelgood rhythm king on Teles, jelly babies, determined expressions and avoiding on-stage karate…
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1. I couldn’t live...
Lowden GL-10 Koa
Lowden GL-10 Koa
What started as a one-off commission has ended up being Lowden’s very first production solidbody electric. Does it have the magic of...
TC Electronic debuts new bass heads
TC Electronic debuts new bass heads
TC Electronic has announced a pair of new micro bass heads, the BQ Series, available in 250 Watt and...
Essential Blues Guitar Lessons Pt 1: The 12-Bar Blues
Essential Blues Guitar Lessons Pt 1: The 12-Bar Blues
In this first lesson in exclusive our new tuition series, MGR Music tutor Leigh Fuge explains...
The September 2018 issue of The Guitar Magazine is out now!
The September 2018 issue of The Guitar Magazine is out now!
The September 2018 issue of The Guitar Magazine is on sale now!Get your copy here.Digital...
Gretsch announces new drum finishes for 2018
Gretsch announces new drum finishes for 2018
Currently celebrating its 135th Anniversary, Gretsch Drums has announced the addition of several Nitron laminates to its line...
Win! A Pinegrove Leather Guitar Strap!
Win! A Pinegrove Leather Guitar Strap!
We’re giving you the chance to win a stunning Pinegrove leather guitar strap for yourself, simply answer the following...
Win! A Fender Player Stratocaster!
Win! A Fender Player Stratocaster!
The Fender Stratocaster is the most iconic electric guitar of all time, and over the years its faultless curves have...
Win! House Of Tone Texas Tea T-Set Pickups!
Win! House Of Tone Texas Tea T-Set Pickups!
From their workshop in Chester, Matthew Bascetta and his small team have rapidly developed a reputation for...
Eastman T49D/v
Eastman T49D/v
Why should rockers have all the fun? Chris Vinnicombe gets his fingers all in a tangle as Eastman takes its stunning Antique Varnish...
Imogen Heap talks Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and finding ‘the sound of the world’
Imogen Heap talks Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and finding ‘the sound of the world’
The multi-talented star looks back on her illustrious career and gives...




















