This one-off guitar pays tribute to one of Jimi Hendrix’s most iconic instruments and was previously used by Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine during the Experience Hendrix tour. In a rare and fascinating crossover of musical worlds, new video footage has surfac
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The original, ’62-era Super was said to be Leo Fender's favorite amp. Let’s see if this exacting recreation captures the original magic Fender ’62 Super Amp review — a legendary circuit reborn While Leo Fender was busy redefining the electric guitar, he also b
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Mark Knopfler on His Complicated Collaboration with His Childhood Hero, Bob Dylan The phrase “never meet your heroes” exists for a reason — and nowhere does it ring truer than in the creative arts. When artists live at a distance, they often occupy a near-myth
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A bold signature instrument built for modern metal and timeless tone Gibson has officially announced the release of the Mark Morton Les Paul™ Modern Quilt, a striking new signature model developed in close collaboration with Mark Morton, the celebrated guitari
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“I was just talking to Paul Reed Smith — and I don’t know if I should be saying this — but he’s made a new guitar that’s a revolution.” Jazz fusion icon John McLaughlin, who built his legendary career playing Gibson guitars and the occasional Stratocaster, has
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“As a compact amp modeler/cab simulator/Capture device, this may well be the best option available — screen or no screen”: Neural DSP Nano Cortex Review The Nano Cortex may not be absolutely flawless — but with the help of an intuitive app, major firmware upgr
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Dave Mustaine reveals how his hand condition is bringing Megadeth to an end As Dave Mustaine’s health continues to decline, the legendary guitarist has admitted that his time as a player is coming to a close. Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has confirmed that
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Amp modelers so realistic, you’ll swear you’re playing the real thing By Connor Godfrey Contributions from Matt McCracken, Ross Holder We are now fully living in the era of amp modeling. Digital units continue to outperform traditional tube amplifiers in sales
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Marcin Patrzalek on breaking boundaries while honoring tradition Polish fingerstyle phenomenon Marcin Patrzalek has never been one to follow convention. One of the most forward-thinking voices in today’s acoustic guitar world, he openly states that guitar pick
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“I’ve never picked one up and it’s never moved me — that’s not fair” Paul Reed Smith, founder and chief engineer of PRS, is responsible for designing some of the most finely crafted guitars money can buy. Yet for certain critics, that very precision has become
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When Neural DSP unveiled the Neural DSP Quad Cortex mini, the guitar world paid very close attention. This is the company’s third hardware release — and arguably the one players have been waiting for most. The big question: can you truly fit the entire Quad Co
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PRS celebrates Japanese hard rock icon Kanami Tōno with her first-ever signature guitar The Band-Maid guitarist honors her very first PRS by choosing a Smokeburst finish, Brush Stroke Bird inlays, and thoughtfully designed electronics. PRS continues its run of
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