Music Industry
Explore Music Industry
Latest about Music Industry

Inside Cream Guitars, the no-copy Mexican brand shaking up guitar with color-changing finishes
By Amit Sharma published
How a doctor (who also sidelined in designing suits for firefighters) ended up creating Cream Guitars, one of the most groundbreaking new brands in the industry

The Strat turns 70 and the return of the cooler-than-ever Creed – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli published
Featuring new interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Brian May, Buddy Guy, Alex Lifeson, Adrian Belew, Tom Morello, Yngwie Malmsteen and Mick Mars and a review of the new PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100 amp

Legendary guitar store Manny’s Music poised to return after Sam Ash sells trademark
By Matt Parker published
Manny’s was so iconic it featured in a Guns N’ Roses video – and now the company behind Heritage Guitars has acquired the trademark

Green Day, The Killers, and Jane’s Addiction members confirmed for 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
By Phil Weller published
The four-day event will give attendees the chance to be mentored by rock 'n' roll greats, before concluding with gigs at iconic LA venues

From digital amps, to modelers and mods – Marshall’s new CEO has big plans to win back guitarists
By Matt Parker published
Jeremy de Maillard has gone from Marshall headphones to the head of the iconic amp firm – now he’s tasked with raising a sleeping giant

Fender opened a new Nashville HQ – and the city’s finest guitarists were in attendance
By Matt Owen published
Billy Gibbons, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Chris Shiflett, Guthrie Trapp and many more attended the grand opening of the new location – and some sat round for a jam

Sam Ash files for bankruptcy after announcing the closure of all its stores
By Phil Weller published
The family-run retailer has reportedly started the procedure of auctioning off its assets

Legendary pickup builder Abigail Ybarra comes out of retirement to work with former Fender Master Builder
By Phil Weller published
The Castedosa ABI is a Strat-style build from former Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Carlos Lopez, and designed to honor Ybarra’s legacy
Get The Pick Newsletter
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!