November 24, 2024

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David Gilmour Plays Blazing Solos on Body Count’s Revamped ‘Comfortably Numb,’ Continues to Promote New Album ‘Luck and Strange’

"It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again."

Gibson Upgrades Les Paul Studio: Lighter Build, More Options

The new model, which retails from between $1,799 and $1,999, features a modern weight-relieved mahogany body, making it lighter and more comfortable to play.

Jazz Legend Mike Stern Conquers Anguish and Injury On New Album, ‘Echoes And Other Songs’

"I’m gonna keep trying with whatever I got. "You know, I got to. Because I love it, and love means that some days you hate it; those two sides are on the same coin."

Eric Clapton’s Star-Studded 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival Celebrated With New Box Sets

Performers included blues veterans Joe Bonamassa and Santana, rock veterans like Sheryl Crow and John Mayer, rising stars such as Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, hybrid blues act Gary Clark Jr., and even folk-rock pioneer Roger McGuinn.

Seven Early Beatles Records Return to Life in Vinyl Box Set ‘The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono’

The box, which will be released on November 22, features seven albums released in the U.S. between January 1964 and March 1965

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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.

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.

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.