November 24, 2024

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Billy Morrison’s Rise from Billy Idol Sidekick to Celebrated Solo Artist

"It doesn't matter how much technical skill you have. If you have something important to say through music, just say it however you can."

Dave Stewart to Direct Musical Film Based on His Early Years

Sharon D. Clarke will play the lead roll alongside up-and-coming musician Tom A. Smith. Production is slated to begin in early 2025.

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."

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.

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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.