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“I bought it for 100 bucks. The guy didn’t think it was fixable. Years later, he came to a show and saw me playing it. He was mad – said I took advantage of him”: Jeff Tweedy says his mom has an eye for guitar bargains – these are the cheapest gems yet
🗓️ June 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The $100 purchase was in poor condition, and when he got it singing, its former owner was vexed...
My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – and the new drops you might have missed
🗓️ June 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
My personal highlights from a week that brought us a single-pickup PRS for Jon Jourdan, Eventide's next-gen H9, and more. Have a highlight of your own? Let us know in the comments
“I was driving home, and I thought of this chord sequence. I was about 20 minutes away from the studio. I turned around and went back”: Robert Smith on the flash of inspiration that shaped the Cure's biggest hit
🗓️ June 28, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Proving beyond doubt that the band's range extended far beyond dense, brooding epics, it remains the Cure song to reference for those who know only of the band's name and maybe their frontman's inimitable hairdo
Orra Pump, EQ Pro, Series 9000: Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ June 28, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This week’s round-up of freebies brings you drawable modulation, a seriously impressive dynamic EQ, and a vintage sampler filter. Check out Orra Pump, EQ Pro, and Series 9000! The post Orra Pump, EQ Pro, Series 9000: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
Playing a Festival for the 1st Time: What Did I Learn?
🗓️ June 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Playing a festival should be fun! But what if it's your first time? Let's see what to expect when stepping on stage for that initial buzz. The post Playing a Festival for the 1st Time: What Did I Learn? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A seriously elegant, feature-rich and capable instrument”: Ornamentation? Check. Booster soundport? Check. Furch’s new Red Series acoustic is the $7,000 guitar that dreams are made of
🗓️ June 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Furch Red Deluxe GC-LI 2026 combines high-end aesthetic flourishes with some seriously well thought-out design elements – and we don't want to hand it back.
"It’s a tale of two halves – I found the clean tones to be quite lackluster": Gretsch Electromatic Jet Baritone review
🗓️ June 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Gretsch's gargantuan scale metal machine gives players an option to downtune without resorting to a 7 or 8 string, but it surprisingly leaves traditional tones in the dark
“We needed to avoid parasite noises when you slide your fingers along the strings”: Peppino D’Agostino on his nylon-string collab with a neuroscientist that could literally heal your mind
🗓️ June 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Serenity now! One of the world's most “transcendent” players teams up with a neuroscientist on pipe organ for an album of brain-healing melodies and zero harsh frequencies
Jun Murakami Synth-80: The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Finally Gets a Software Emulation
🗓️ June 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Roland’s rackmount MKS-80 comes to your DAW as Jun Murakami’s Synth-80, a meticulously modeled recreation of the analog Super Jupiter. The post Jun Murakami Synth-80: The Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Finally Gets a Software Emulation appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I’m exploring my voice as a guitarist, and I’m trying to write in a space without rules – no genres, no time lengths”: Steve Vai, Nita Strauss... Bella Perron? Why the former Plush guitarist could be our next Ibanez-toting guitar superstar
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Wildfire shredding and whiplash licks prove that this Maine-bred gun-for-hire can hold her own. Now based in L.A., she’s in extra-high demand
Virtual Analogue Synthesis: More Than Just a VST in a Box?
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Virtual analogue gets a bad rap but it has plenty to offer. Let’s dive into the history of VA and try to dispel some myths along the way. The post Virtual Analogue Synthesis: More Than Just a VST in a Box? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A no-nonsense digital amplifier alternative that avoids the overly complex modeling options currently trending:” Kustom Amplification Carbon 100 review
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Is this simpler approach to modeling amps a breath of fresh air?
Best Signature Guitars: 5 Legendary Artist Models Worth Playing
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
These signature guitars represent the finest qualities from some of your favourite artists. With these models, you'll know that no expense has been spared. The post Best Signature Guitars: 5 Legendary Artist Models Worth Playing appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I wanted to know how he got the top note on Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers”: How Jeff Beck and Brian Robertson swapped guitars – and brought guitar synths to Motörhead
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Robertson’s ill-fated stint in the band was short, but Jeff Beck helped him introduce an oddball instrument into their lore
“Very few people know these exist, and this one may be the only surviving version that is fully intact”: A 1960 Les Paul Custom in Cherry? This vintage stunner was once owned by Neal Schon – and it might well be a true unicorn
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It may look like a ‘70s survivor, but this Les Paul Custom is one of six from a limited 1960 run
Didn’t find a Prime Day guitar bargain this year? These 3 shops have kicked off their July 4th sales already and I've picked my highlights
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
These early 4th of July sales include major savings on Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Duesenberg and more
Bob Dylan has just recruited one of the world's greatest jazz guitarists – and no one quite knows what's going on
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Virtuoso Julian Lage – who's very likely your favorite guitarist's favorite guitarist – has been welcomed into Dylan’s band without prior announcement or fanfare
RCF EVOX V15: The Powerful Flagship Column
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The RCF EVOX V15 tops off the column range with an earthshaking 15-inch subwoofer and ACE compatibility to extend the low end even further. The post RCF EVOX V15: The Powerful Flagship Column appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Every detail of this series reflects Kramer at its best”: Kramer goes for gold with its 50th Anniversary collection
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The ’80s shred classics are back – as streamlined as ever – and sporting golden limited-edition colorways.
EVE Audio Origin: A New Platform for the EXO Series
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With EVE Audio Origin, you can enhance the experience and unleash the full power of your EXO Series studio monitors with a range of customization features. The post EVE Audio Origin: A New Platform for the EXO Series appeared first on gearnews.com.
$600 off a Strandberg, $200 off a Bonamassa favorite, and a slew of wallet-friendly beginner models – these are the Prime Day electric guitar deals worth considering before the sale ends at midnight
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
On the hunt for a new electric? Well, might have just found your next axe for a lot less this Prime Day
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin V2: Big Upgrade for the Software Synth!
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin gets a big upgrade with loads of exciting features, such as virtual voice cards and new multi modes. V1 gets an update, too! The post Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin V2: Big Upgrade for the Software Synth! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Supercritical Redshift 6: Firmware Update Delivers New Math Page for Powerful Modulation Options!
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Supercritical Redshift 6 gets a new update to 1.7 with a Math page to deliver new modulation capabilities, along with new presets, improved knob resolution and more! The post Supercritical Redshift 6: Firmware Update Delivers New Math Page for Powerful Modulation Options! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Prime Day guitar deals 2026 LIVE: last chance to save on guitar gear at Amazon, Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender and beyond
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
I'm rounding up all the hottest guitar, amp, pedal, and accessory deals throughout the final day of the Prime Day sales. Stick with me for all of the biggest news, deals, tips, and tricks for saving money. But remember: today is your last day to save!
PunchBox 2: D16 Group’s Kick Synth Hits Even Harder
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
D16 Group's PunchBox 2 brings a wavetable engine, a new FX rack, and pitch detection to kick design. What does the sequel bring to the table? The post PunchBox 2: D16 Group’s Kick Synth Hits Even Harder appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I knew about it for years. I couldn’t tell anyone”: Eric Clapton's ‘Summersburst’ Les Paul – used on Cream's debut album – has finally been unearthed after 60 years
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
From England to New York and Paris, the 1960 Les Paul Standard Clapton used on Cream’s game-changing debut is now being brought to the masses of guitar aficionados, thanks to Matthieu Lucas of Matt’s Guitar Shop
Kramer Celebrates 50 Years with Stunning All-Gold Anniversary Collection
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Kramer celebrates 50 years of shred with a limited-edition, all-gold lineup of six iconic models. The post Kramer Celebrates 50 Years with Stunning All-Gold Anniversary Collection appeared first on gearnews.com.
DJ Setup to Go: These 3 Products Are All You Need to Party Outdoors – Perfect Match!
🗓️ June 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
No outlet, no problem: pack a battery-powered speaker, a standalone controller, and the right headphones, and your DJ setup to go is ready to roll. The post DJ Setup to Go: These 3 Products Are All You Need to Party Outdoors – Perfect Match! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A no-nonsense digital amplifier alternative that avoids the overly complex modeling options currently trending”: Kustom Amplification Carbon 100 review
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Can a combo that simplifies modeling options be a breath of fresh air?
Oberheim OB-6 Editor Brings Your Obie Into Your DAW: Synth Journal
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ever wanted your Oberheim OB-6 inside your DAW? Now you can have that thanks to an unofficial editor. The post Oberheim OB-6 Editor Brings Your Obie Into Your DAW: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com.
“The Back to the Beginning thing was just getting bigger and bigger. It's been a wild year since that gig”: Yungblud’s right-hand man Adam Warrington talks Idols, smashed gear – and keeping big-rig arena shows alive
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Dom Harrison’s closest collaborator shares his playing journey, from tough gigs to broken rigs to meeting Ozzy – and on to the world-conquering, pyro-laden Idols tour
Lexicon Reverb Alternatives: Digital Space Machines
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We investigate Lexicon reverb alternatives to find different ways of getting that classic vintage digital reverb sound that dominated the 1980s. The post Lexicon Reverb Alternatives: Digital Space Machines appeared first on gearnews.com.
“He plugged it in and we both shut up and went, ‘This is an amazing guitar.’ It just sounded extraordinary”: How a friendly rivalry with Jake Kiszka helped Chris Turpin bag this stunning double-cut
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG is the guitar dreams are made of. And the two Mirador guitarists both had their hearts set on it. Turpin tells us how it all went down
Steve Jeffrey: The Evolution of Neoclassical Shred
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Trust In Shredding
1: Burn: Deep Purples classical chord progressions are a huge part of the evolution of the genre. And who can think of a better place to stop than the arpeggio section of the seminal title track from the Burn album. 2: Into the Arena: Michael Schenker is another example of adding Central Europe harmony and melody to more common pentatonic blues based guitar licks. 3: Cast Away Your Chains: Uli Roth is the middle ground between Ritchie and YJM. His playing was light years ahead of any other playe...
Arturia Rev OCEAN: More Than Just A Reverb?
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Introducing Arturia Rev OCEAN, a simple modulated reverb processor, ideal for creating textured spaces in downtempo and ambient music. The post Arturia Rev OCEAN: More Than Just A Reverb? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I was able to tap into the Tony Iommi and Jimmy Page-ness of it all. From that time, these big-ass riffs have been low-hanging fruit”: Tom Morello’s riff writing formula – and his 36-hour race to make a Final Fantasy song
🗓️ June 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave legend says people call him all the time to ask him to guest on their records – and sometimes he just can’t say no