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“I think people pay for their biases – people will pay more to reinforce the incorrect opinions that they already have”: Jason Isbell on why Mexican-made guitars should not be underestimated
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Isbell recently released two Mexican-made acoustics with Martin, based on a 1940 Martin 0-17 that he used across the entirety of his latest album, Foxes In The Snow
John Scofield’s Lyrical Lines
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
John Scofield is an absolute titan of jazz guitar. He’s had an illustrious solo career spanning over four decades and he’s shared the stage with the most important musicians of our time. In this lesson we’ll look at his brilliant single-line approach that endears him to jazz audiences around the globe.Ex. 1 is about as Scofield as we can get without consulting a patent lawyer, though a good case could be made that he took this idea from pianist Thelonious Monk. You can hear this descending whole...
Wong Notes Live! with Matteo Mancuso
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Back in August, at Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp in Nashville, Wong hosted a late-night interview and hang session with Italian guitar hero Matteo Mancuso. If you weren’t there, you’re in luck: This week’s episode of Wong Notes features that exclusive rendezvous in its entirety, recorded live in front of an audience of camp attendees.Mancuso unearths his roots on the guitar, from starting on the electric guitar to learning Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix while using his father’s...
The Best Channel Strip Plugins: Get That Console Experience in Your DAW
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Gear News
We look at some of the best channel strip plugins that combine EQ, dynamics, and more for shaping each and every element in your mixes. The post The Best Channel Strip Plugins: Get That Console Experience in Your DAW appeared first on gearnews.com.
“His towering generational talent created the kind of multicultural American music that reached far beyond America itself”: Raul Malo – genre-blending frontman for The Mavericks – dies aged 60
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The history-making Malo – who merged together a huge body of influences to produce a truly singular sound – leaves behind a formidable legacy
Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG: Compact Dual Connectivity
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG is a compact USB audio interface with dual device connections, which suits recording and content creation workflows. The post Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG: Compact Dual Connectivity appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I don’t need tons of gain on my guitar because everyone else is distorted!” Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to writing heavy riffs – and his methods might surprise you
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Step back from the overdrive pedal, dial the gain back, and that extra clarity could well sound heavier in a band mix
“I can’t say how he got the variety of sounds he did. They broke the mold when they made him”: This late rock guitar legend doesn’t get the credit he fully deserves, according to Paul Rodgers
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The two guitar greats shared stages and studios, but Rodgers believes his former bandmate’s multi-faceted guitar chops are oft-overlooked
How Pat Benatar guitarist Neil Giraldo took over the ‘80s airwaves
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
How session ace, producer and Pat Benatar guitarist Neil Giraldo took over the ‘80s airwaves and earned a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Neil Giraldo joins the Axe Lords for a deep dive into the guitars, amps, and outboard gear behind mega-hits like Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl,” on which he nailed the legendary solo in one take, thank you very much.The Ohio native (just like Dave!) walks us through his go-to BC Rich Eagle and Marshall 2x...
“Full shred combined with maximum chug”: Solar Guitars breaks new personal ground with its latest Assassin Series model – which offers a firm-first fret count of 27
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
It arrives with a minimalist spec, but those extra few frets could seal the deal for shredders
“I turned into a Strat player. I never thought I would”: Danielle Haim on her guitarist-for-hire days with Julian Casablancas, I Quit energy and Haim’s historic Grammy nomination
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
From their first gig at a Jewish deli to selling out arenas, Haim have been on quite a journey since their 2013 debut album – and made history as the first all-female band ever to be nominated in the Grammys’ Best Rock Album category
“We found it. We built it”: A forgotten design for the Big Muff 2 spent 50 years buried in dust – now JHS Pedals and Electro-Harmonix have unearthed it and turned it into a reality
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
During a research trip for his new book, Josh Scott stumbled upon a never-before-seen circuit drawing that offered an alternate take on the Op-Amp Big Muff concept
Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus: New Sandblasted Models Available!
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus Series receives a stunning update with six new models, four of them with a beautiful sandblasted finish. The post Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus: New Sandblasted Models Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Back in the heyday we had huge touring budgets and room for large travel rigs. Now you can store all your amps on a USB stick”: The greatest guitar gear of the 21st century (so far)
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The guitars, amps, effects, tech and innovations that changed how we play, listen and create
iZotope is Giving Away Insight 2: The Perfect Analysis Tool for Mixing & Mastering? Freeware!
🗓️ December 11, 2025 | Source: Gear News
iZotope Insight 2 is free only until the end of December. Get this professional metering tool with precise loudness and frequency analysis, as freeware! The post iZotope is Giving Away Insight 2: The Perfect Analysis Tool for Mixing & Mastering? Freeware! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Rig Rundown: Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan [2025]
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
After a devastating theft in 2021, the metal band’s guitarist rebuilt his tone empire around some life-changing loans.Chicago post-metal band Russian Circles had to battle their way back to gear heaven. In 2021, the bulk of the band’s gear was stolen while on tour, leading to a years-long rebuild. As a result, many of the items you might’ve seen in guitarist Mike Sullivan’s Rig Rundown back in 2017 are long gone.PG’s Chris Kies recently met up with Sullivan at the band’s Chicago practice space, ...
The Art of Distortion: Harmonics, Saturation, and Clipping
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
We explore the art of distortion, delving into ways of using harmonics, saturation, and clipping to add colour, texture, and definition to your mix. The post The Art of Distortion: Harmonics, Saturation, and Clipping appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A true gift, 2 years in the making”: Brian May gifts Tony Iommi a custom Red Special replica – but it’s taken some inspiration from his legendary 'Old Boy' SG
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
It stays faithful to the original recipe, save for two important changes
DOD Unleashes the Badder Monkey
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
More Circuits, More Mischief, More ToneThe monkey is out of the cage, and this time, it’s a little bit meaner. DigiTech’s cult-favorite Bad Monkey® overdrive pedal has swung back into the spotlight—not as a simple reissue, but as a fully evolved creature from DOD®: the Badder Monkey™. With the original Bad Monkey circuit still at its core and two brand-new circuits named Behaved and Badder joining the fray, this pedal gives players the power to go from mild-mannered overdrive to mischievous, unp...
Steinberg VST Live 3 Adds Synths, Streaming, and Lighting Features
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The stage production platform Steinberg VST Live 3 introduces a range of new features, including video processing and live streaming functions. The post Steinberg VST Live 3 Adds Synths, Streaming, and Lighting Features appeared first on gearnews.com.
“There is a lot of fun to be had by putting random alternative bass notes under a chord”: Pete Townshend, RayDavies and David Bowie all used thirdinversionchords – here’s why (and how) you should, too
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
If the idea of third inversions seems all upside down, fear not: these five examples show how easy they are to put together – and how musical they are when you apply them in a song
“One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E – the world’s most expensive guitar – has been donated to the Royal College of Music London
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Plans are being made for the guitar to embark on a 2026 tour
“It’s clear to see that modelers have won the battle”: Modelers outsold traditional amps and combos in 2025 – but the war between the two might not be over just yet
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Reverb's end-of-year sales stats make for interesting reading with regard to the current state of the amp modeler vs. tube amp debate
u-he Zebra 3 – Now in Public Beta: “Like Photoshop for Synthesis”
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
It’s out now in Public Beta but u-he Zebra 3 is already shaping up to be a sound design playground with vector synthesis and other new modules. The post u-he Zebra 3 – Now in Public Beta: “Like Photoshop for Synthesis” appeared first on gearnews.com.
“We are big fans of tube amplifiers. There’s no substitute for playing an amp in a room”: From amps to plugins, Tosin Abasi teases the next evolution of Abasi Concepts
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Abasi also addresses the ubiquitous amp modeler versus amplifier debate – and why “nothing defeats the experience of plugging into an amp”
Harley Benton and PRS Deals: Save Big on Selected Guitars and Basses!
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Saving money just before Christmas is fun! Here are some Harley Benton and PRS deals for you. The post Harley Benton and PRS Deals: Save Big on Selected Guitars and Basses! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Valeton GP-50: Multi-Effect Powerhouse and NAM Pedal With Battery and Looper
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The new Valeton GP-50 offers everything the GP-5 does, plus a larger display, a battery, and a looper! And all that at a sweet price! The post Valeton GP-50: Multi-Effect Powerhouse and NAM Pedal With Battery and Looper appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It was the worst guitar I’d ever played. I’d spent all my money making it. I was stuck with it. So I started writing songs”: Arm the Homeless was a disaster, then it changed rock history. Tom Morello reveals how Fender replicated its misfit charms
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Arm the Homeless is synonymous with the Rage Against the Machine firebrand and one of the most iconic electric guitars of all time. Morello explains why, after 30 years, he’s finally getting sentimental about his “artistic co-worker” – and the one thing that separates the Fender replica from the original
“It was the guitarhe played on the band’s earliest demos and at their early club gigs”: The Harmony Stratotone that Brian Jones used to teach Keith Richards and played on the Rolling Stones debut single fetches $150,000 at auction
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
It is a lot of dough for an entry-level instrument – but given the Stratotone's provenance, the auctioneers were estimating it would go for more than twice that
“Do you see Taylor Swift shredding scales? I don’t think so”: Wolfgang Van Halen on how fans unfairly critique his guitar playing because of his father – and why shredding like Eddie isn’t important
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
The Mammoth multi-instrumentalist has pursued his own musical path – though some commenters can’t help but constantly compare him to Eddie Van Halen
Behringer Meatball: Budget Take on a ’90s Classic
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
The Behringer Meatball offers an affordable version of a boutique 1990s classic envelope filter The post Behringer Meatball: Budget Take on a ’90s Classic appeared first on gearnews.com.
Strymon Fairfax Preamp: 100% Analog Drive Tones
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
With the Strymon Fairfax, the manufacturer presents not a conventional distortion pedal, but a Class A miniature amplifier. The post Strymon Fairfax Preamp: 100% Analog Drive Tones appeared first on gearnews.com.
Thomann “Play It. Feel It.” Challenge: Enter Now for a Chance to Win €1,000!
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Show your music, emotion, and originality! Thomann is looking for the most exciting entries for its "Play It. Feel It" challenge. Great prizes are up for grabs! The post Thomann “Play It. Feel It.” Challenge: Enter Now for a Chance to Win €1,000! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“One of the best-sounding headphone amps for guitar I’ve had my hands on”: Blackstar Beam Solo review
🗓️ December 09, 2025 | Source: Guitar World
Blackstar enters a very busy market with their take on the ubiquitous headphone amp for guitar
Seymour Duncan Announces The Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker
🗓️ December 09, 2025 | Source: Premier Guitar
Seymour Duncan, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups, effects pedals, and pedal amps, is proud to announce the Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker is now available to order from seymourduncan.com and from authorized Seymour Duncan dealers. Dino Cazares Machete Signature HumbuckerDino Cazares doesn't compromise, and neither does his signature Machete humbucker. This active pickup in a passive mount combines high-output coils with a custom preamp circuit to unleash ferocious atta...
Crazy Tube Circuits Orama: Analog Dual Drive
🗓️ December 09, 2025 | Source: Gear News
Crazy Tube Circuits Orama combines a legendary high-voltage British amp-in-a-box with a powerful boutique fuzz The post Crazy Tube Circuits Orama: Analog Dual Drive appeared first on gearnews.com.