INTERVIEW: Richie Kotzen
Richie Kotzen is one of the most prolific musicians in rock. This is a guy who recorded an album of 50 songs to celebrate his 50th birthday, an artist whose…
Interview: Frank Gambale
Frank Gambale’s contribution to guitar is immeasurable. His pioneering development and use of sweep picking changed the way lead guitarists approached the instrument, and his instructional material – even the…
Cort Guitars Solencanto Classical Guitar
PRESS RELEASE: Cort® Guitars invites you to soak in the warmth and allure of the new Solencanto classical guitar. With a moniker derived from the Spanish for “sun” (sol) and…
No, You Don’t NEED To Mod The Bejesus Out Of A Squier Bass VI
One of my favourite instruments in my collection is my Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI. I wanted a Bass VI ever since I first learned about the instrument via its…
COOL GEAR ALERT: Ibanez j.Custom RGRAMG50TH
Here's one for the hardcore Ibanez collectors. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of distributor Australis Music Group, Ibanez has created the RGRAMG50TH, a limited edition j.Custom instrument limited to…
NAMM 2024: Devin Townsend’s new Kiesel signature
NEO is here. Working with the acclaimed Devin Townsend, Kiesel Guitars meticulously designed and crafted the guitar into a compact, unique, headless instrument.
NAMM 2024: New Music Man Axis colours
If you know me you you know I'm a huge nerd for any and all Eddie Van Halen-associated guitar designs. The Music Man Axis is, of course, a slightly modified…
‘Mikkel Lives’
Working on a lefty Strat the other day I stumbled upon a message handwritten by a Fender factory worker.
Solar Guitars expands European production
Solar Guitars, founded by renowned guitarist and online celebrity Ola Englund has launched another instrument from its “Made in Europe”, European Master Series. This model, a bolt on Type AB…
Boutique Luthier Jon ‘Sully’ Sullivan Debuts The Astro: An Eye-Catching Retrofuture Set Neck Guitar Built For Shred
Small builder Sully Guitars are back with the Astro - a unique set neck 24 fret model focused on upper fret access & “inspired by beloved moments in classic rock…