Latest articles by Janelle Borg
DigiTech teams up with MonoNeon on a triple-octave Whammy for both guitar and bass – and it even comes with custom gaffer tape
The ultra-experimental MonoNeon Whammy – which comes in an eye-catching neon yellow and orange casing – takes the standard Whammy features up a few notches with a complete overhaul of the Detune settings and an onboard MIDI input
Cory Wong teams up with Ernie Ball Music Man on a StingRay bass-inspired electric guitar – while still keeping ties with Fender
The StingRay II and StingRay II Deluxe offer a six-string twist on the iconic bass design – with Cory Wong-flavored specs
Jeff Beck's guitar collection has sold for an astounding $10.7 million at auction – complete with a record-breaking Les Paul sale
The mega-auction, which included over 130 guitars, amps, and ‘tools-of-the-trade,’ saw some of Beck's most noteworthy guitars – including his ‘Oxblood’ Gibson Les Paul and ‘Anoushka’ Strat – go under the hammer
Venus Guitars is a new company aimed at empowering women in the guitar scene – and its first guitars offer smart features that any player will appreciate
The ultra-lightweight, keenly spec'd models also boast an innovative quick-swap pickguard and amulet system for maximum customization
Veteran bassist Nathan East on recording one of Eric Clapton's most personal – and well-loved – songs
East reflects on the deeply emotional behind-the-scenes moments of the Tears in Heaven recording sessions
Deryck Whibley recovers long-lost Gibson guitar – just in time for Sum 41's final tour
Whibley asserts the importance of this guitar during the band's early days and describes how playing it again, decades later, felt like a true full-circle moment
Plans are in place for a Gary Moore statue to be erected in Belfast
The announcement comes just weeks after the statue of another iconic guitarist, Rory Gallagher, was unveiled in the city
Gibson has pledged an initial $250,000 to L.A. wildfires relief
Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives are also joining forces with Guitar Center, the NAMM Foundation and MusiCares – as well as numerous humanitarian aid organizations – to support impacted communities
“I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that”: Sammy Hagar reveals his touring days are over
Hagar clarifies this does not mean he's retiring – but at 77, he prefers residencies over the stresses of touring
Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity
Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles
John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms
Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup
Justin Hawkins explains why technically complex bands like Sleep Token and Polyphia are generating mass appeal
The Darkness frontman and social media commentator claims that there's a new appreciation for a certain brand of virtuosity that, in eras past, might have been perceived as “showing off”
DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show
Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead
Why Matt Heafy had to delete and re-record all the guitar parts on a Trivium classic
Turns out a guitar that's even slightly out-of-tune can ruin a whole record...
Fender launches initiative to replace instruments and gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires
Fender has committed $100,000 to this effort – with more announcements expected in the coming weeks
In the 1970s, Hayley Williams’ grandfather made an album that nobody heard. Now it’s finally being released through her Paramore bandmate’s label
Rusty Williams’ debut album, Grand Man, is seeing the light of day after it was recently unearthed by his old production partner
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton gives update on frontman Steven Tyler’s health
Hamilton doesn't rule out Aerosmith returning back to the live circuit despite Tyler's recent voice problems
Kiki Wong recalls the early days of her career – and the “crazy” bootleg tours with three people sleeping in the back of a truck
Wong says she has failed more times than she succeeded throughout her career, so much so that there was a point in her life where she didn't touch her guitars for three years
Sophie Lloyd confirms her debut U.S. show at Los Angeles' iconic Whisky a Go Go will go ahead
The guitarist shared that a portion of the merch proceeds, and $5 from each remaining ticket sold will be going to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Primus guitarist Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde among thousands who have lost homes in L.A. wildfires
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and Anthrax’s Scott Ian share their first-hand experience of the devastating impact of one of the biggest natural disasters in Los Angeles’ history
Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals
