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“That way, I can bend notes the way I want, and it also saves my hands”: How Joe Perry is changing his guitar setup to battle the early signs of arthritis
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Perry is adapting his setup to make sure he can move around the fretboard with ease
“The whole rig went completely silent – 10,000 people started booing me!” The 17-year-old guitar prodigy who flourished with Dio, but got off to a nightmare start
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Rowan Robertson's fairy-tale ascension sent him from pubs to arenas virtually overnight. But he was a little over-confident for the first of those mega gigs…
Line 6 Helix Stadium: Firmware Update 1.3 Adds “Proxy” Amp Cloning and New Presets!
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Firmware updates for the Line 6 Helix Stadium and Stadium XL have arrived! Version 1.3 is here with "Proxy" amp cloning and new sounds! The post Line 6 Helix Stadium: Firmware Update 1.3 Adds “Proxy” Amp Cloning and New Presets! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition: A Masterpiece Reimagined
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition is an experience in terms of comfort, sound and aesthetics. The post Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition: A Masterpiece Reimagined appeared first on gearnews.com.
Universal Audio Little Labs Voice Of God: Now Available Natively!
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Universal Audio Little Labs Voice Of God plugin is carefully modelled on the popular bass resonance tool used by engineers for more than a decade. The post Universal Audio Little Labs Voice Of God: Now Available Natively! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Catalinbread CB Paint: 80s Reverb in a Pedal
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Catalinbread CB Paint recreates the classic Alesis Microverb in a pedal! The post Catalinbread CB Paint: 80s Reverb in a Pedal appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Peter had such a glorious touch thanks to his wonderful simplicity. But then he went off the rails and became a gravedigger”: How 10cc’s Rick Fenn ended up working with David Gilmour, Peter Green, Mike Oldfield, and almost all of his other heroes
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The underrated guitar great looks back on the “improbable serendipities” that punctuate his 50-year career, hails the guitar he’s been playing for almost all of it, and reveals the favorite solos in his catalog
“It will take time to build up the accuracy that the riff demands”: Welcome to Mike Stringer’s downpicking bootcamp
🗓️ April 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
In his debut GW column, the prog-metal master teaches you the punishing seven-string string-skipping techniques behind Spiritbox’s Jaded
One of Slash's Guns N' Roses reunion tour Les Pauls expected to fetch up to $400k at auction
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Sunburst ‘59 Custom played a role in the band’s history-making, 175-date run
The Economics of Sound: What It Really Costs to Make a Record Today
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We discuss the economics of sound, a topic that covers some of the different aspects of record-making in today's digital landscape and the costs involved. The post The Economics of Sound: What It Really Costs to Make a Record Today appeared first on gearnews.com.
“What happens when you do more with dramatically more? The answer weighs 4,600 pounds and comes with its own parking problem”: Forget digital modelers, what if your ride was your rig? Quilter Labs' four-wheeled, 200,000-watt amp is the future of loud
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Just add fuel…and maybe use earplugs?
Paul Gilbert: What I learned and taught at GIT
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Paul was a student and a tutor at LA's G.I.T. (Guitar Institute of Technology). Here are the shred secrets he learned there – and taught
“Get the data-driven results musicians dream of”: Chibson and Acorn Amps team up for the definitely-not-Google Drive pedal
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It's inspired by a well-known cloud storage service and a pun so obvious, we can’t believe we had to wait this long
“If you talked to me when I was 25 years old, I would have been frightened to take a solo after Joe Satriani…” Why Cory Wong is no longer afraid to trade leads with his heroes
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Wong and bassist to the stars Oteil Burbridge discuss the importance of developing – and being confident in – your own playing style
“Way more rare than a Klon”: JHS Pedals pays tribute to pedal builder with the Coyote – a new fuzz that’s based on one of the rarest pedals of all time
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The three-in-one fuzz is based on G.S. Wyllie’s Moonrock – and it took Josh Scott six years to find one
“I just remember thinking, ‘I can’t play this thing’”: Why Steve Vai struggled to play Brian May’s iconicRed Special
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Vai was just a youngster when May invited him to a Queen rehearsal – and offered him the chance to play the legendary six-string
Roland SPD-SX PRO: Version 2.0 Firmware Update Adds Workflow Enhancements, Better Time-Stretching and More!
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Roland releases a new level of sampling pad in the SPD-SX PRO. With a bunch of road-tested professional enhancements for the most demanding gigs. The post Roland SPD-SX PRO: Version 2.0 Firmware Update Adds Workflow Enhancements, Better Time-Stretching and More! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I got to play with Layne and Chris and Lanegan. Now they’re gone. What would they be doing now? That haunts me to this day”: Mike McCready opens up on his new rock opera, the Seattle jams that changed him, and the future of Pearl Jam
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Farewell to Seasons documents McCready’s path through the Seattle grunge explosion of the ’90s. He reflects on the singers he’s loved and lost, the guitarists who left the biggest mark on his playing and why going digital has made him a better player
Ibanez 2026: New Guitars and Basses with Stunning Finishes!
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
For the second release of Ibanez 2026, the Japanese guitar maker is introducing even more colors and models for guitars, basses, and acoustics. The post Ibanez 2026: New Guitars and Basses with Stunning Finishes! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ludwig Drums 2026: New Beginner Drum Kits in Beautiful Colors!
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ludwig Drums 2026 is introducing stunning new finishes in four of their beginner series. Check these colors and drum kits out! The post Ludwig Drums 2026: New Beginner Drum Kits in Beautiful Colors! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Gibson J-45 Special, Hummingbird Special & L-00 Special: New Colors Available!
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Gibson has unveiled new colors for the J-45 Special, Hummingbird Special, and L-00 Special acoustic guitars. Check them out! The post Gibson J-45 Special, Hummingbird Special & L-00 Special: New Colors Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Kontakt AI Leak: Native Instruments Plans to Phase Out Kontakt in 2026 and Focus on AI
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A leak suggests Kontakt AI could replace all sample libraries. Native Instruments has not commented (yet), and the discussion is gaining momentum. The post Kontakt AI Leak: Native Instruments Plans to Phase Out Kontakt in 2026 and Focus on AI appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Björn and I met and discussed what it could look like. It had to be shiny and sparkling”: How a Swedish luthier used by Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton created the iconic ABBA star guitar
🗓️ April 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Meet Göran Malmberg, maker of the ultimate glam-rock axe that Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA walked on the Eurovision stage with in 1974
"I need to be honest about how well this pedal holds up for down-tuning against the newer competition it faces": DigiTech Drop Limited Black Edition review
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Polyphonic Drop Tune pedal first landed in 2014, and now a limited run in a new finish gives us a good opportunity to check where it stands today
Lupine Instruments AP-1: An Acoustic Drum Machine?!
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Lupine Instruments AP-1 is a new programmable rhythm machine, one that strikes acoustic percussion with a mallet or drumstick. The post Lupine Instruments AP-1: An Acoustic Drum Machine?! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Swayed Brings Back an Advanced FM and PCM Classic
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Swayed takes us back to the 90s, where digital synthesis and sampling collided and showed us what both methods could do when used creatively! The post Swayed Brings Back an Advanced FM and PCM Classic appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It’s not a Bowie tribute, though it’s hard for people not to think of us as that, because look who we have”: How the Thin White Duke's longest-serving guitarist became the hero in his own story with KillerStar
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The band might be populated by Bowie alumni, but with guitarist-vocalist Rob Fleming fronting, The Afterglow is a record with its own unique flavor
EHX Classics Bundle: Vintage Electro-Harmonix Pedals In Your DAW
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The EHX Classics Bundle from MixWave and Electro-Harmonix brings together six of the best and most sought-after pedals in an affordable plugin bundle. The post EHX Classics Bundle: Vintage Electro-Harmonix Pedals In Your DAW appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitar Journal: Strandberg Neck-Thru & More
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Strandberg Boden Neck-Thru, Mr. Black Stereo Vintage Ensemble Pro and KMA stereo headphone amp The post Guitar Journal: Strandberg Neck-Thru & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
TAL-J8X Salutes a Classic from 1985!
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
TAL brings us another chapter in Roland's analogue synth swan song from the mid-80s, before everything went digital for a while. Does TAL-J8X do the JX-8P justice? The post TAL-J8X Salutes a Classic from 1985! appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Crumar DS-2, Resurrected by Cherry Audio
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Crumar DS-2 by Cherry Audio continues their collaboration with the legendary Italian brand, bringing back an often overlooked analogue rarity. The post The Crumar DS-2, Resurrected by Cherry Audio appeared first on gearnews.com.
JHS Coyote Octave Fuzz: Rare Circuit Reimagined
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Coyote by JHS Pedals is based on a rare octave fuzz design by Glenn S. Wyllie The post JHS Coyote Octave Fuzz: Rare Circuit Reimagined appeared first on gearnews.com.
Two Notes Torpedo Captor X Plus: The Ultimate Load Box and Attenuator?
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
How can one of the best loadboxes get even better? The new Two Notes Torpedo Captor X Plus comes with some exciting new features. The post Two Notes Torpedo Captor X Plus: The Ultimate Load Box and Attenuator? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I often feel powerless but in response to this tragedy I decided to use my craft to take action”: How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Gary Leddington utilized his craft, and his surrounding community, to build a one-of-a-kind acoustic that features Palestinian motifs
“We can’t let anything happen to it”: Ziggy Marley on the whereabouts of Bob Marley’s iconic Les Paul Special – and why he prefers a Strat now
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Marley Senior’s legendary Les Paul was his prime stage and studio guitar
XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter: Butter Up Your Drums
🗓️ March 31, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter plugin is a multieffects processor with a modular interface for treating acoustic and electronic drums. The post XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter: Butter Up Your Drums appeared first on gearnews.com.