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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai detail the full SatchVai Band lineup, including Pete Thorn on rhythm guitar
By Jackson Maxwell published
The six-string dream team will also be rounded out by an equally formidable rhythm section
The AmpRx Brownie can tweak your amp’s voltage for maximum tone – and it could be your key to finally unlocking Eddie Van Halen’s coveted ‘Brown Sound’
By Matt Owen published
NAMM 2025: Compact tube amp accessory lets players carefully select their desired voltage, promising both tonal and functional results in the process
NAMM 2025: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world’s biggest gear show
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
With the likes of Fender, Gibson and Marshall returning to Anaheim at long last, this year’s event is set to be the biggest in five years – with secrets and surprises to match
ESP goes all-in on single-pickup builds for 2025 – is the neck humbucker becoming a thing of the past for metal guitars?
By Phil Weller published
The Japanese luthier has dropped 28 new models, with half of those featuring single-pickup designs as it reflects changing trends in the metal guitar scene
IK Multimedia launches a Joe Satriani signature TONEX One loaded with presets designed by the guitar great – and yes, it’s chrome
By Matt Owen published
The limited-edition mini pedal comes loaded with 20 Tone Models lifted from the IK Multimedia Joe Satriani Amp Vault Collection
Orange launches “studio-grade and gig-ready” Baby Range – three affordable, compact heads that downsize classic Orange tones
By Phil Weller published
NAMM 2025: The three amps are travel-friendly and offer versatile tone-sculpting features for the studio and the stage
Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer to raffle off his gear in support of L.A. wildfires relief
By Phil Weller published
Stringer reveals that the wildfires have affected the band on a personal level, as bassist Josh Gilbert lost his home to the fires
Sterling by Music Man brings six high-end builds to affordable price ranges – covering guitars and basses
By Phil Weller published
From the EVH-rooted Axis and the Cutlass, to a collaborative Darkglass bass, the Ernie Ball-owned firm is serving up cut-price versions of fan favorites
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