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Billy Rankin on lessons learned from the legendary Zal Cleminson
By Andrew Daly published
In and out of Nazareth twice, and always loyal to his Gibson ES-335, Rankin had a lifetime's worth of rock stories by his mid-20s

Mick Rogers recalls Kiss supporting Manfred Mann's Earth Band in their early days
By Janelle Borg published
Kiss opened for Manfred Mann's Earth Band back in 1974, hot on the heels of their self-titled debut album

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

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

Rebecca Lovell and Tyler Bryant announce new baby with Stratocaster-themed gender reveal party
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Larkin Poe guitarist and leader of The Shakedown could barely contain their excitement... about the child or the Strat

Jackson updates the American Series Soloist with fresh finishes and an all-time classic pickup combo
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The returning SL2DX model is built for speed and comes with finishes ranging from stealthy to retina-burning

Harley Benton’s latest Strat-style budget guitar comes with built-in effects – and costs just $140
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The ST-JAMster can be connected to headphones, an audio interface, or an amplifier and has reverb, delay, and distortion built in

Lizzo sets the record straight on why she's starring in the upcoming Sister Rosetta Tharpe biopic – and her guitar journey so far
By Janelle Borg published
Lizzo was seen wielding a Suhr Classic JM at her recent shows in preparation for her movie role

Gretsch sends its Streamliner series “into the modern era” with a limited-edition launch
By Phil Weller published
Three distinct Bigsby-bolstered models have been included in the drop

Corey Feldman personally sought David Gilmour and Roger Waters' blessings for his Floyd-esque album
By Janelle Borg published
Last year, Feldman went viral for his shredding – which many accused of being 'fake' – an allegation later debunked by Feldman himself, as well as Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst

The next generation of guitar stars join legends of the game to honor Jimi Hendrix at the 2025 Experience Hendrix tour
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The “guitar event of the year” kicks off with young guns Ally Venable and Marcus King alongside Eric Johnson, Zakk Wylde, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd