What makes a signature guitar successful is not just the name on the headstock but what that name is looking for from the instrument, and how their preferences resonate with the guitar-playing public at large. You can put an A-lister's signature on your headst
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Gibson has confirmed its new Garage in Miami will open on September 10. It will become the firm's third brick-and-mortar location and second in the US, after stores in Nashville and London. Located in the heart of Miami's Wynwood Art District, Gibson Garage Mi
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It's impossible to hear the line "Do you have the time to listen to me whine?" without immediately conjuring the sound of Billie Joe Armstrong's palm-muted modded Marshall tone. Over the last 30 years, Green Day's 1994 major label debut, Dookie, has become not
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Ed Sheeran’s first signature amp is teeny tiny, but does Orange’s first acoustic offering live up to the brand’s stellar reputation? Whatever you might think of Ed Sheeran’s music – and the comments on our Instagram posts would imply that certain sections of t
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The iconic masterpiece Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses has undeniably stood the test of time. Slash's legendary opening riff echoes through top music retailers like Guitar Center and local guitar stores across the globe multiple times every single day. Bu
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Nearly six decades after the formation of DEEP PURPLE, the legendary rock band continues to prove that true passion for music knows no retirement. Even after countless tours, classic albums, and decades on the road, the group has no intention of easing its sch
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Given the uncompromising nature of the sub-genre's very name, death metal pioneer Chuck Schuldiner could easily have been forgiven for assuming that the frantic, hyper-aggressive metal spin-off he helped synthesize had strict commercial limitations. The realit
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Starting August 2026, our store Ladkorguitars proudly announces a new partnership: we are now the official representatives of the Valiant Guitars brand in Ukraine. Absolutely new Valiant guitars in their factory box, in a branded gig bag, are already available to order and are in
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For every guitarist, there is a moment that feels like a lifelong dream becoming reality. That unforgettable experience recently became a reality for Christian Andreu, guitarist of Gojira, when Kirk Hammett of Metallica took the stage in London with Andreu's s
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Among the endless ranks of modern guitar virtuosos, this musician occupies a realm entirely his own. Marty Friedman is far more than an exceptionally skilled guitar player who has earned immense respect within the industry. He is a true pioneer whose multiface
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The legendary rock outfit Rush is gearing up for their highly anticipated "Fifty Something" reunion tour, and guitarist Alex Lifeson is adding a legendary weapon to his live arsenal: a signature Greeny model. The monumental tour is set to kick off on June 7 at
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One after another, even the most uncompromising tone purists seem to be changing their minds. Legendary rock veterans—who have traditionally favored glowing vacuum tubes over modern computer microchips—are increasingly experimenting with digital amp modellers,
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