September 16, 2024

Guitars & Gear

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.

Positive Grid Expands Spark Line with New Cabinet

Pearl is the latest addition to the Spark CAB family. The 140-watt cabinet is designed to provide clear, accurate sound reproduction.

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.

REVIEW: Playwell Tank G: A Versatile Option in the Compact Multi-Effects Market

For players who want to add diversity and depth to their sound with a single tool, this purple pedal is a solid option.

Gamechanger Audio Releases Video Demonstrating 10 Uses For “Intelligent” Auto Delay Pedal

The pedal analyzes a player's dynamics and pitch and adjusts delay time, feedback, and modulation accordingly.

Donner Unveils Enhanced Hush-I Pro Travel Guitar

The guitar includes a variety of preset tones, allowing players to dial in their desired sound.

Nuno Bettencourt to Herald Launch of Positive Grid’s Spark 2 With Live Event

Positive Grid offer the next generation of their smart guitar practice amplifier and Bluetooth speaker.

Rock Out with Two Necks: Harley Benton Debuts Upgraded DC-Custom II 612

Harley Benton has unveiled updated versions of its DC-Custom II and DC-Custom II 612 electric guitar models.

REVIEW: Boss Katana-50 Gen 3 – New Possibilities From a Classic Amp

"Takes all the features that were great about the MKII and makes them even better."

REVIEW: Bogren Trivium Ampknob Plug-Ins – Three Versatile, Easy-to-Use Tone Modelers

There’s more to the Trivium Ampknobs than the collective sounds of Trivium.

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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

Steve Vai’s Extensive Guitar Collection Documented in New Book ‘Wire & Wood’

We scoured the globe to find many of these guitars, as I had given many away or sold them through the years. The results are stunning and the book is a masterpiece." -- Steve Vai

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."

Judas Priest Remix Debut Album ‘Rocka Rolla’ Into a Killing Machine

“It’s great to look back and see our future unfurl — from little metal acorns mighty metal oaks do grow. One small step for metal, one giant leap for metalkind — a lifelong metal journey began with these songs. -- Rob Halford

Steve Brown on the Rise and Fall of Trixter, Multi-Tasking in the Music Business, and Bringing a new Face to Ace

“I call my mentality the octopus. When you have your tentacles out in many different directions, you have a lot more options to draw from."