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…
INTERVIEW: Walter Trout
Walter Trout is that rare breed, a true blues journeyman with an enviable resume and an inimitable voice on the guitar.
Wanna see the most f**ked up yet great rockstar bios ever?
This is from the KISS Dynasty tour programme. How great is it? I love how over-the-top the whole thing is. It's like if Brian De Palma wrote band bios. Bring…
DigiTech/DOD Relaunches DOD Envelope Filter 440 Effects Pedal
Say, who likes great news? Like one of the coolest pedals ever, returning to production? Personally I love my DigiTech FX25 Envelope Filter, and a lot of players dig that…
Magnatone Unveils Four Unique Cosmetics
With more and more requests for custom colors, Magnatone has just rolled out the four top requests over the years and is making them available for all Traditional Collection models…
DOD/DigiTech is BACK, baby!
A little while ago it was announced that iconic effects maker DOD/DigiTech had found a new home with Cor-Tek, the owners of the Cort brand. Well now the first product…
Fender’s new H.E.R. guitar is gorgeous
Fender has just announced a new limited-edition H.E.R. signature model featuring an utterly gorgeous Blue Marlin finish with matching headstock. It's such a beautiful guitar for a very well-deserving player.