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“We’ve had to bring in some help”: Gibson hires the investigative journalists who helped find Paul McCartney’s lost Höfner violin bass to aid the hunt for the missing Back to the Future ES-345
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The guitar has been missing since filming wrapped 40 years ago. This shrewd hire might just turn the tide
“I know I’m being judged right now. I read comments saying, ‘You’ve got nothing on Brent.’ I’m not worrying. I feel free”: How Nick Johnston went from instrumental virtuoso du jour to joining Mastodon and playing Ozzy Osbourne’s final show
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The Canadian instrumentalist has taken the leap from small clinics to festival stages in his stride, and thanks to his 10-year relationship with Schecter, he’s got a custom Silverburst to match his new bandmates
“The ego is quite useless in a writing situation. I just ask myself, ‘What does this song want?’” Deacon Blue’s polymath guitar genius Gregor Philps dissects his six-string approach, and reveals his favorite Strat (clue: it isn’t a Fender)
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The venerable Scottish pop-rock institution returns with another immaculately crafted album, taking us down The Great Western Road
“A classic fuzz with two distinct flavors makes a welcome return”: Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz Heritage Edition review
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Rose-Morris resurrects a long-gone brand in conjunction with ThorpyFX for a reissue of a vintage fuzz pedal
Tiny Vinyl: A Small Format Making a Big Statement in Physical Music Culture
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
Tiny Vinyl records are just 4 inches wide, hold 4 minutes per side, and look like the cutest thing in music today. The post Tiny Vinyl: A Small Format Making a Big Statement in Physical Music Culture appeared first on gearnews.com.
Huge Update for PRS SE Silver Sky: Six Beautiful New Colors!
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
PRS has updated the PRS SE Silver Sky line-up with four new rosewood and four new maple models. Let's take a look. The post Huge Update for PRS SE Silver Sky: Six Beautiful New Colors! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Watch Jelly Roll Perform Power Ballad About His Online Haters
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Music News
The musician showcased the song while recently guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live
John Mayer Celebrates Grateful Dead’s 60 Years With Emotional Post: ‘Great Honor’
🗓️ August 06, 2025 | Source: Music News
"I’ll never come close to playing like Jerry Garcia. But if I can somehow get you closer to him - and to the spirit he created 60 years ago - then I suppose I’ve done my job," wrote the singer
Samia Drops Stripped Version of ‘Pool’ After 2023 Tiny Desk Performance Goes Viral
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
The musician revisits the cut from her debut album, several months after releasing LP, Bloodless, in April
Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse Algorithmic Groovebox: Now Available in Stores!
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
The Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse groovebox is finally available in stores. The post Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse Algorithmic Groovebox: Now Available in Stores! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Justin Bieber Clears His Mind With a Family Vacation in ‘Yukon’ Video
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
The single appears on the singer's latest studio album Swag
Soulja Boy Released from Custody as Gun Charge Rejected by Prosecutors
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
Police stopped the Tesla for alleged "tinted windows" and found a firearm in the rear seat, which the "Crank That" rapper denied owning, prosecutors revealed
Sorry, Trump — Taylor Swift’s Career Is Still Very Hot
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
Even without a new album or tour this year, Swift is still outselling almost everyone else
Lizzo Is Recalibrating Her Relationship With Body Positivity After Weight Loss
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
“It’s okay to gain weight after you’ve released weight, because what you’re not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger,” the singer told Women's Health
Terry Reid, Artists’ Artist Who Nearly Became Led Zeppelin’s Singer, Dead at 75
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
Revered by Mick Jagger and Aretha Franklin, the musician known as "Superlungs" released several cult favorite albums during the late Sixties and Seventies
The Dare Reveals His Love for Kacey Musgraves and Offers Some ‘Editing’ Advice to Justin Bieber
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
The producer called Musgraves' Golden Hour "one of the greatest albums of all time"
Guitar Journal: Donut Guitar = Sweet Tones
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
This week, we're talking about a Simpsons-style Donut Guitar, Jimmy Page's custom amp, and the upcoming DBA Stereo Fuzz pedal. The post Guitar Journal: Donut Guitar = Sweet Tones appeared first on gearnews.com.
All the Signs Indicating Beyoncé’s Next Era Will Be Rock
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
Her latest Levi's ad has the singer trading in her horse for a motorcycle
“Four new colors inspired by traditional American fashion”: PRS and John Mayer unveil fresh finishes for the best-selling SE Silver Sky – and add new Maple models
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
The classic looks expand the Strat-inspired guitar’s empire, while previously rosewood-exclusive finishes make their way onto maple ’board models
Metronome magic: master your picking, improve timing, and build up speed – one click at a time
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Still ignoring the metronome? These seven examples prove it’s the secret weapon behind precision, speed, and control
The all-new October 2025 Guitar World – where Smashing Pumpkins and Sex Pistols mingle openly with Carlos Santana and Khruangbin
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Featuring new interviews with Billy Corgan, Kiki Wong, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, Zakk Wylde, the Beach Boys' Al Jardine, Inhaler's Josh Jenkinson and dynamic duos from Khruangbin, Momma, the Voidz and Phoneboy
Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter Lead 2025 MTV VMA Nominations
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
Bruno Mars, Rosé, Ariana Grande, and the Weeknd are all up for multiple prizes as well
Cherry Audio, Pulsar Audio, Softube: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com
Receive big discounts on products from Cherry Audio, Pulsar Audio, and Softube. Powerful synthesizers and plugin effects are on sale. For a limited time only! The post Cherry Audio, Pulsar Audio, Softube: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Cause of Death Revealed
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Music News
The Prince of Darkness died on July 22
“I was looking at my watch thinking, ‘I’m so miserable doing this.’ That was the last time we did anything with the original lineup”: Steve Jones on why Frank Carter gave the Sex Pistols a new lease on life – and where things stand with John Lydon
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Lyndon, aka Johnny Rotten, has recently stated that he will never return to the Sex Pistols
“A Katana killer? The jury’s still out, but one thing’s for sure – this is a great addition to the ID range”: Blackstar ID:X 50 review
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Blackstar is gunning for the Katana crown and has launched a new modeling amp that it thinks will be worthy of the title
”Stevie told me to call his brother Jimmie and ask him to lend me his amp and then play it with a Strat so he could feel it through me”: Carlos Santana on his “visitation” from Stevie Ray Vaughan, who implored him to borrow his Dumble amp
🗓️ August 05, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World
Santana shares how he managed to borrow SRV's prized Dumble after both he and Stevie Ray's tech had the same dream...