September 18, 2024

Gear Reviews & News

FINAL NOTES

On May 6, Mötley Crüe performed a secret show at the...

REVIEW: Donner Hush-X – Portable and Powerful

Donner Hush-X: Powerful & Portable Upping the ante on the 2023 HUSH-I...

Steve Albini Obit

Acclaimed Engineer and Musician Steve Albini Dies at 61 Post-punk maverick artist...

REVIEW: Flamma Headphone Amplifier – 52 Amp Models and More

Flamma FX20 Headphone Amplifier Smaller doesn’t always mean better. Many mini guitar...

Duane Eddy Obit

Duane Eddy 1938 - 2024 Rock and roll pioneer Duane Eddy died...

REVIEW: ALABS Orbital Pitch – Advanced Circuitry Makes This a Winner

Sturdy, reliable, and tonally precise, the pedal delivers all the benefits of a good pitch shifter along with some new, inventive touches.

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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.

Dave Navarro Says ‘Mental Health Issues’ Caused Jane’s Addiction to Cancel Tour

"Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that Perry will find the help he needs." -- Dave Navarro

Pretty Shocking!: Jane’s Addiction Cancel Remainder of Reunion Tour

The band's official website has been updated to indicate the rest of the band's North American tour has been canceled. "Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event," reads a message from Ticketmaster.

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