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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
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