November 21, 2024

Joey Santiago on Dark ‘Zombies,’ Pixies’ First-Ever Show, Influence on Nirvana, 1992 Implosion, Triumphant Comeback

"I noticed that people weren’t happy anymore and it wasn’t enjoyable anymore. The last gig we had was in Vancouver and I was so angry I punched a hole through the wall in the dressing room."

Here’s Your Chance to Win New Gear From Neural DSP And Shure

Brought to you by Sweetwater's Gear Exchange | Now - Nov 30, 2024 This month, creating a new listing on Gear Exchange will automatically earn you an entry into the November Giveaway. One lucky winner, chosen randomly, will win a powerhouse prize package consisting of one Neural DSP Quad Cortex Floorboard unit and one Shure GLXD16+ wireless guitar pedal system. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your rig. List used gear now for your chance to win! Limit one entry per seller. New and current users qualify for entry. Void where prohibited.

Latest News

George Harrison’s Early Beatles-Era Futurama Guitar Sold for $1.27 Million, Setting World Record

“George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history.”

JOHN MAYALL TO RELEASE ‘SECOND GENERATION BOXSET: LIVE MAGIC 1968-1993’ 

The extensive 30-disc collection is slated for release on March 7. It will feature previously unreleased live recordings spanning Mayall's career.

Talking Heads Re-Release of Debut Album Includes Previously Unreleased Live Version of “Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town”

The set will also include alternate versions of "Psycho Killer" and "Pulled Up," as well as an acoustic version of "Psycho Killer" featuring Arthur Russell.

Jimmy Page and Gibson Release Limited Editions of 1964 SJ-200

Both models feature a Super Jumbo body constructed with highly flamed AAA maple for the back and sides, and AAA Sitka spruce for the top.

JHS Clears Pedal Runway For Flight Delay

In a world full of complex effects pedals, we worked hard to bring you the opposite - a beautifully simple stompbox that combines the most essential delay types with the features that matter.

Jake E. Lee Shot Multiple Times in Las Vegas; Complete Recovery is Expected

Lee was walking his dog when he was struck with bullets from a random shooter.

Two of Dick Dale’s Final Performances Featured on Collaboration Album ‘Dark Brown American Instrument’ (View Full Documentary Below)

In addition to Dale's "Rhythm Surfer," the album features tracks with Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk, Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore, Alfredo Ortiz (Beastie Boys, Gogol Bordello) and more.

Artist Spotlight

See Jeff “Skunk” Baxter’s Career-Spanning Special Below

Baxter and his band -- Mark Damian (Drums), Hank Horton (Bass), James Raymond (Keyboards) -- perform hits including “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “My Old School,” and music from Baxter's first solo album, Speed of Heat.

Gibson Celebrates Mary Ford Collection With the Documentary “The History of Mary Ford”

In 1958, it is believed that one Les Paul™ Goldtop model with an ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest was created at the request of Mary Ford. Now, Gibson is honored to release this Mary Ford Les Paul Standard, based on that one-of-a-kind original guitar.

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Show Off Guitar Collection, Discuss Playing History in Revealing Gibson TV Interview

Hammett, who has been with Metallica since 1983, showed off a variety of instruments during the interview, including vintage Les Pauls, a Korina Flying V prototype, and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar.

Guitars and Gear

George Harrison’s Early Beatles-Era Futurama Guitar Sold for $1.27 Million, Setting World Record

“George Harrison’s iconic Futurama guitar, one of the most important guitars in rock and roll history and formative to The Beatles’ sound, has made history.”

HeadRush Expands Lineup with Powerful New Gear and Software for Guitarists and Bassists

The Flex Prime features over 600 effects, amps, and emulations, including realistic guitar and bass amps, IRs, microphone models, and a variety of stompbox effects.

Gibson Celebrates Mary Ford Collection With the Documentary “The History of Mary Ford”

In 1958, it is believed that one Les Paul™ Goldtop model with an ES-295-style floral pickguard and matching armrest was created at the request of Mary Ford. Now, Gibson is honored to release this Mary Ford Les Paul Standard, based on that one-of-a-kind original guitar.

Martin and Joe Bonamassa Team Up for Limited Edition 1941 000-45

This exclusive model, with only 45 units available, is a tribute to a golden era of guitar making, echoing the craftsmanship that has made Martin a legendary name for generations.

See Lari Basilio Jam with JHS Team to Promote Signature Pedal, The Violet Distortion

JHS describes the Violet Distortion as "a new take on distortion/overdrive," and adds, "using this pedal is like adding a new and ultra-flexible distortion channel to your favorite clean amplifier."

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Show Off Guitar Collection, Discuss Playing History in Revealing Gibson TV Interview

Hammett, who has been with Metallica since 1983, showed off a variety of instruments during the interview, including vintage Les Pauls, a Korina Flying V prototype, and a 1964 J-180 Everly Brothers acoustic guitar.

Review: Donner ST-700 Offers Quality, Versatility and Affordability

The well-crafted, well-balanced guitar includes locking tuners, two high-gain humbuckers, and a tremolo bar that not only descends but also raises the instrument’s tone without quickly going out of tune.

Watch Ariel Posen Play Ambient Instrumental of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Using New Keeley Zoma

The innovative pedal, which retails for $229, combines reverb and tremolo effects into a single, unit, offering a highly impressive level of sonic versatility and control.

BUDGET ROCK Review!: Lekato Expand Catalog with Two Quality Pedals, B-Breaker & R Comp

For more than five years now, numerous companies based in China have been creating solid clones of classic guitar pedals, including the Proco Rat, the Klon Centaur, the Ibanez Tube Screamer, The Keeley Blues Driver, and the BOSS DD2 Digital Delay. Now, Lekato has dipped a bit deeper into the weeds and crafted two attractive mini pedals for players with more specialized interests: the B-Breaker and the R Comp.

Line 6 Commemorates the DL4 Delay Modeler With 25th Anniversary Edition

The new DL4 MkII boasts all the same features as the original (‘case if it ain’t broke…), as well as an XLR microphone input (more on that later) and more.

Jimmy Page and Gibson Release Limited Editions of 1964 SJ-200

Both models feature a Super Jumbo body constructed with highly flamed AAA maple for the back and sides, and AAA Sitka spruce for the top.

JHS Clears Pedal Runway For Flight Delay

In a world full of complex effects pedals, we worked hard to bring you the opposite - a beautifully simple stompbox that combines the most essential delay types with the features that matter.