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That Pedal Show’s Mick Taylor sparks inspired change that sees the Argo Boost Deluxe serve octave fuzz sounds and clean boosting in one unit
By Phil Weller published
Taylor was a fan of the original Argo, but when he discovered how it can double as a clean boost, he knew its recipe was worth a revisit

Fender and Thomann have produced two new exclusive Stratocaster lines
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The American and Mexican Stratocasters offer exclusive satin finishes, vintage tones and modern playability

Gibson gives its Les Paul Special an ultra-rare pickup overhaul with new Mini Humbucker models
By Jenna Scaramanga published
It could potentially be the first time in history that mini-humbuckers have come as standard in a slab-bodied Les Paul Special

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By Matt McCracken published
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Laney and Nathan East team up for a versatile signature bass head that ends a 40-year wait for the session legend
By Phil Weller published
East, one of the most celebrated bass players in history, knows a thing or two about tone – and he’s put practicality at the forefront of his new signature model

Manson unveils a Matt Bellamy Verona signature after an exhaustive pickup design process
By Phil Weller published
The build offers the “exact and detailed specification” of the guitar that the Muse frontman has been playing on tour in recent years

Alex Lifeson reveals the gear that has finally converted him to digital modeling
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Rush guitarist used digital sounds on his new album with Envy of None

Sting guitarist Dominic Miller weighs in on the Strat vs. Les Paul debate – says the Strat loses
By Phil Weller published
It’s a debate that has raged for decades, and Sting’s six-string foil has some interesting arguments

Bachman-Turner Overdrive release first new material in over 25 years – and it features a Neil Young guitar solo
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Young takes care of business with a pounding solo on 60 Years Ago, while the band announces a Canada/US tour

One of the UK’s biggest music retailers takes website offline and shuts store for “maintenance”, fueling closure speculation
By Janelle Borg published
GAK, which opened in 1992 and has become a community staple in Brighton, was acquired in 2021 with the aim of expanding the business and its online presence
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