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"Look past the dated interface, and you will discover killer tones": Kemper Profiler Head MK2 review
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A product that changed the game upon its initial release gets a long-awaited update. But can it keep up with the increased competition?
Eastwood launches Angine de Poitrine-inspired double-neck – years after it nearly launched a signature model for the microtonal wizards
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Microtonal Doubleneck 4/6 has already raised more than 233% of its target fund after it was launched as a Guitstarter campaign
“It got nicked out of the back of the car in Liverpool. I’ve never had a Strat like that since”: Glenn Tilbrook is still mourning the stolen ’59 Fender he bought from folk-rock royalty
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Squeeze frontman used the prized Strat during the band’s early days – and he’s been missing it ever since
Hotone Freqlux: More Than a Polyphonic Pitch Shifter
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Hotone Freqlux is one of the most versatile, low-latency pitch shifters on the market. What does it sound like? The post Hotone Freqlux: More Than a Polyphonic Pitch Shifter appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It all went a bit sour and nasty. Eldritch likes a battle – he thrives on confrontation. Mind you, he told me I was the best guitarist he’d ever worked with”: The difficult birth of The Sisters of Mercy’s trailblazing goth classic
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Billy Corgan loved First and Last and Always so much he invited guitarist Wayne Hussey to his home to jam it. Over 40 years on, Hussey and Gary Marx look back on its dark majesty
Pink Parrot Studio QuadTrack: Amiga-Powered Groovebox for Mac, PC and the Real Thing
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Pink Parrot Studio QuadTrack is a 4-track Amiga groovebox for Mac, PC and real Amiga hardware, from Cenk Sayinli, formerly of Elektron. The post Pink Parrot Studio QuadTrack: Amiga-Powered Groovebox for Mac, PC and the Real Thing appeared first on gearnews.com.
“As it was going up in the air, I thought, ‘Wow, that looks so cool.’ On the way down, I was thinking, ‘What did I do?!’ Joe Perry on his customized ‘50s Gibson Les Paul Junior that refused to die
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Aerosmith guitarist on the iconic Junior with the custom mother-of-pearl inlay, his desert island guitar – and why he reads Guitar World every month
SSL TCA Tour: A Compact System T-based Platform
🗓️ May 11, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The SSL TCA Tour is a compact and scalable mixing system, compatible with the Tempest DSP engine and control app for live and broadcast setups. The post SSL TCA Tour: A Compact System T-based Platform appeared first on gearnews.com.
GS Music Bree6 Four Octaves Edition: Stretch Out
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Need more GS Music Bree6 in your life? Now there's a Four Octaves Edition on the way, too. The post GS Music Bree6 Four Octaves Edition: Stretch Out appeared first on gearnews.com.
Misha Mansoor: PERIPHERY on Djent, Industry Truth to Nik Nocturnal
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Trust In Shredding
Nik Nocturnal chats with Misha Mansoor from @Periphery about their new album, breaking away from the “P” series, creative burnout, and building a concept-driven record. They also dive deep into the reality of the music industry, touring costs, record deals, side hustles, authenticity vs trends, djent as a genre, and the evolution of modern metal. Get 30% off Neural DSP with code NOCTURNALPODCAST: https://neuraldsp.com PERIPHERY on Djent, Industry Truth + Their New Album
The Can’t Stop Guitar Tone: Sound Like John Frusciante Using Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ever wondered how to get the Can't Stop guitar tone? Check out how to achieve it with plugins, beginner gear, or studio equipment! The post The Can’t Stop Guitar Tone: Sound Like John Frusciante Using Plugins, a Budget Setup, or Studio Gear appeared first on gearnews.com.
Steve Lukather, Sammy Hagar: Talk about Eddie Van Halen
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Trust In Shredding
Rock legends Steve Lukather and Sammy Hagar jam together and then sit down to talk about their careers and all things music. They talk about how Eddie Van Halen may be the greatest guitarist that ever lived. Find AXS TV on your TV -- http://www.axs.tv Steve Lukather and Sammy Hagar Talk about Eddie Van Halen
“It turned out to be the worst time to do an auction – his guitars really undersold”: The celebrity guitar auction where guitars did not sell for what they should have
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Big money changed hands during the 2021 Neal Schon mega-auction but some collectors – Joe Bonamassa included – believed it was “brutal”, and he should have got a lot more
“I got it from the Guitar Center behind the steakhouse that I worked at”: Julien Baker reveals the guitar that she got with an early paycheck, which ended up shaping her breakthrough record
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The singer-songwriter and boygenius member looks back on the moment she got the Telecaster that started it all
“I always wanted to be thought of as a guitarist. But you have a hit and you know what happens...” A rare look inside Prince's world – record label battles, 3am sessions and wildfire guitar genius
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The year is 1994: Prince has changed his name to O(+>, is at war with his label, and is readying a smoldering, guitar-heavy blues/funk trio album. GW was given rare access to his inner sanctum – his band, his studio, and even the elusive man himself
PitchCure, Retro Radio, Glas: Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ May 10, 2026 | Source: Gear News
PitchCure is a free Auto-tune alternative, Retro Radio does just what it says, and Glas is a creative spectral processor: Free plugins of the week! The post PitchCure, Retro Radio, Glas: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
"Some of these guitars have doubled in value between 2019 and now": The modern guitars that have held their value best, according to a Reverb expert
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Reverb’s data guru crunches the numbers for us, and the stats say a famous player’s name on the headstock bodes well for resale value
Are Fender Stratocasters Still Cool?
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
In 2026, I ask the question "Are Fender Stratocasters Still Cool?" or have they lost their mojo? The post Are Fender Stratocasters Still Cool? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It was driving me nuts, bringing 15 guitars on the road. So I started looking at some guitar modeling…”: How Jeff “Skunk” Baxter took his session guitar experience and inspired a radical digital guitar
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Skunk was involved in designing Roland and Fender's innovative G-5 – an all-in-one guitar offering a plethora of built-in tones and models
“Jaws were hitting the floor when Blackstar was showing off this off at NAMM 2026”: All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – featuring EVH shredders and some $99 big fun from JHS Pedals
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It was the week when Blackstar upped the ante for mini amps, the TONEX One got a power-up, Dino Cazares got a Kiesel, and Alex Lifeson's chorus went to market
Elektron Tonverk Sampler, KORG Monologue, and Polyend Mess: Superbooth Deals of the Week
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Missing out on Superbooth? Feel like you’re in Berlin with these deals, like this Elektron Tonverk sampler. The post Elektron Tonverk Sampler, KORG Monologue, and Polyend Mess: Superbooth Deals of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
Shear Electronics Relic: Would You Pay $14,000 for This Oberheim OB-X Clone?
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
After almost 10 years of development, the Shear Electronics Relic is finally ready. But will anyone be able to afford it? The post Shear Electronics Relic: Would You Pay $14,000 for This Oberheim OB-X Clone? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Miltone 4Exp Is an Exacting and Gorgeous Oberheim Four Voice Replica
🗓️ May 09, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Another Four Voice clone? This time it’s Miltone 4Exp and it’s identical down to the components and custom potentiometers. The post Miltone 4Exp Is an Exacting and Gorgeous Oberheim Four Voice Replica appeared first on gearnews.com.
“If I don’t accept what I have, I’m going to be mad for the rest of my life”: Peter Frampton on how his health diagnosis spurred him to keep playing guitar
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
At 59, Frampton experienced the first symptoms of IBM, a degenerative muscle disease, which he publicly revealed in 2019
“When the house burned down, I started watching people's hands on YouTube and learned how to play songs to kill time – I didn't have much else to do”: Jackson Dean on playing in Nashville alongside some of the best
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The viral star turned country hero discusses finding space as a picker surrounded by guys like Tom Bukovac, John Osborne, and the sideman who’s been with him since the beginning, Brandon Aksteter
4ms MESA and LEQA: Valley Plateau Reverb and Master Processor for Eurorack
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
4ms MESA brings the popular Valley Plateau reverb from VCV Rack to Eurorack! 4ms LEQA is a vintage-inspired leveling amp and EQ for your master bus. The post 4ms MESA and LEQA: Valley Plateau Reverb and Master Processor for Eurorack appeared first on gearnews.com.
“He's one of the best musicians in the world. He's the only guy who could have filled that space”: Don Henley explains why Vince Gill is such a valuable asset to the Eagles
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Gill has proven a shrewd hire for the stadium-filling band – covering every base they need
Suonobuono Polyvera: The Hybrid Wavetable Synth Gets a Huge Update
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Suonobuono has released a major firmware update for the Polyvera, adding a slew of exciting synthesis features to the hybrid wavetable synth and sampler. The post Suonobuono Polyvera: The Hybrid Wavetable Synth Gets a Huge Update appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitar Scales for Beginners: 5 Concepts Explained
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Guitar scales are vital. We don't like learning them, but they sure are good to know! Let's take a closer look. The post Guitar Scales for Beginners: 5 Concepts Explained appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Premium gear gets discounted somewhere. Today it's scattered across marketplaces and clearance racks. Musician's Friend pulls it into one place”: Guitar Center relaunches Musician’s Friend as an off-price outlet for premium gear
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With hearty discounts on overstocked models, massive close-out sales, and open-box inventory from leading brands, the online music retailer is looking to become the place to go for serious deals
Mayer EMI Vibes Aurora Update: Reborn through Software
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
A major firmware update for the Mayer EMI Vibes is just around the corner. The Aurora update includes a completely redesigned GUI and many new features. The post Mayer EMI Vibes Aurora Update: Reborn through Software appeared first on gearnews.com.
VoicAs Audio DESKROVER: A Multiband Distortion Station
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The VoicAs Audio DESKROVER is an analogue multiband overdrive processor in a neat desktop/pedal format with digital recall for added precision. The post VoicAs Audio DESKROVER: A Multiband Distortion Station appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I don’t want to make a record without that guitar”: How Dave Grohl found the “lucky guitar” that appears on every Foo Fighters album
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The frontman is superstitious about the 1967 hollowbody he bought when he was still in Nirvana
inMusic Acquires Native Instruments: The End of the Insolvency Story?
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Gear News
inMusic acquires Native Instruments including iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. The end of a long insolvency process and the start of something new. The post inMusic Acquires Native Instruments: The End of the Insolvency Story? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I start with the melody, and then I start sketching what the chord structure would be underneath. That’s where the interesting things in Tortoise happen”: The long-awaited return of the post-rock trailblazers
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
We had to wait nigh-on a decade for new album Touch but it demonstrates that Douglas McCombs and his six-string lieutenant, Jeff Parker, have not lost theirs, nor for their taste in retro-audio engineering techniques
“Quite how many Lucilles there were is unclear”: Everybody knows B.B. King played a Gibson guitar named Lucille – but what model was it really?
🗓️ May 08, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
B.B. King will forever be known as the great bluesman who always played Lucille. But he had many Lucilles