One of Europe’s most iconic musical instrument manufacturers, Höfner, best known for producing the famous bass guitar associated with Paul McCartney, has reportedly been rescued from bankruptcy through the involvement of Thomann and GEWA music. According to a
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Why More Artists Are Speaking Out Against Phones at Concerts If you're planning to attend a The Pretenders concert anytime soon, you may want to leave your phone in your pocket and simply enjoy the performance. At least, that is exactly what frontwoman Chrissi
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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has opened up about how different eras of the band’s history are viewed by both fans and the music world. While he acknowledges the enormous impact and popularity of John Frusciante, Klinghoffer believes
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When discussing new music technology in 2026, few topics generate stronger reactions than artificial intelligence. Many musicians have become increasingly skeptical about AI-related promises, especially after years of claims that generative technologies would
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The legal battle between the estate of legendary Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell and Dean Guitars remains ongoing despite a recent court ruling that favored the guitar manufacturer. Representatives of the late musician’s trust have announced that they disagr
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Gibson has expanded its revived Victory lineup with the introduction of the new Victory Floyd Rose, a model designed for players who demand fast performance, modern features, and greater expressive control. While many traditional Gibson instruments are associa
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PRS Guitars has partnered with Sentai, a division of AMC Global Media, and streaming platform HIDIVE to give anime fans the opportunity to own a real-world version of the pink guitar featured in the popular series Rock Is A Lady’s Modesty. The new instrument,
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Orange has officially partnered with global superstar Ed Sheeran to launch the artist’s first signature amplifier and Bluetooth speaker lineup, known as the Outlowd by Ed Sheeran ES Series. The announcement follows a surprise public performance in Sheeran’s ho
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Charvel has officially introduced its new American Neo-Classic San Dimas lineup, a collection consisting of two electric guitars inspired by the company’s classic San Dimas design. Both instruments are manufactured in Corona, California. The San Dimas story da
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Seymour Duncan has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Seymour Duncan 50th Anniversary Telecaster®. Built by the renowned Fender Custom Shop, this instrument faithfully recreates Seymour Duncan’s personal Tele-Gib guit
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Fans of guitar gear and Ed Sheeran have something exciting to look forward to. During a recent live appearance, the British singer-songwriter publicly showcased a brand-new amplifier developed in collaboration with legendary amp manufacturer Orange. Although t
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Even the greatest guitar players in history experience periods of doubt, fatigue, and creative struggle. Recently, Eric Clapton shared how he faced one of those challenging moments during a European tour in the early 2020s—and how watching Jeff Beck perform ea
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