February 23, 2025

Jon Wiederhorn

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Paul Gilbert Discovers Four Prized Guitars Stolen Before Frankfurt Show

The guitarist has posted the serial numbers of the instruments.

BUDGET ROCK: Meet Ms. ANN and Mr. EFCS, Tools For Turning the Tank G Multi-Effects Pedal Into a Serious Player

A new powerful combination of software and hardware tools radically improves the available tones and tweaking options available for the Tank G.

BUDGET ROCK!: Test Driving the Fesley FST 350M, And Enjoying a Surprisingly Smooth Ride

An excellent beginner’s guitar and a good backup for more advanced players.

Andy Summers Provides a Candid Viewfinder Glimpse at His Life As A Guitarist

"People think, 'Oh God, everyone in The Police hated each other.' That’s not true."

Aerosmith Hang Up Touring Boots Due to Steven Tyler’s Vocal Injury

"We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision."

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Gibson TV and AXS TV Join Forces to Celebrate National Guitar Day with Slash, Mike Campbell, More

The network opens with an expose of the cherished gear of blues master Buddy Guy, and then continues its deep dive into the extraordinary, personal guitar collections of music’s biggest artists.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Keeley Octa Psi — From Dark to Whimsial, a Simple, Versatile Fuzz Octave Combo

Inspired by and integrating elements of Electro-Harmonix Big Muff PI, the Digitech Whammy Pedal, and the Electro-Harmonix Pitchfork polyphonic pitch shifter, anyone looking to embellish or enhance their playing will find plenty to enjoy.

Watch a Preview For “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” A New Biography About the Year Jimmy Page’s Post-Yardbirds Band Went Supernova

“When I saw the early cut of the film premiered, at the Venice Film Festival, it was amazing. The energy of the story, and the power of the music, is phenomenal." -- Jimmy Page

Gibson Unveils New Custom Color Series ES-335 & ES-335 Figured Models

Offered in Figured Top and Plain Top versions, the new Gibson Custom Color Series ES-335s join the previously released and popular SG™ Standard, SG Standard ’61, and the Les Paul™ Standard 50s and 60s guitars.

Marshall Lights Up NAMM with New Gear, Benefit Show for California Wildfires Featuring Tom Morello, Nita Strauss, Others

In response to the recent wildfires affecting communities in Los Angeles, Marshall partnered with iconic DIY venue Chain Reaction to host an all-star benefit show during NAMM, with all proceeds going directly to MusiCares.

Watch the Mountain of New Gear Being Showcased at NAMM 2025

Here is some hot news about new products by Marshall, ESP, Peavey, Ibanez, Friedman, and Taylor. Stay tuned for more.

FretBuzz Gear of the Year 2024: Best Experimental Modulation — Gamechanger Audio Auto Chorus

Sonic adventurers and thrill seekers will grin in dumbstruck euphoria as they tinker with the multitude of configurations.