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Eventide Music Mouse: The Groundbreaking 1986 Music Program Is Back
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Eventide has revived Music Mouse, a unique piece of music software from the 1980s. But what does it do? The post Eventide Music Mouse: The Groundbreaking 1986 Music Program Is Back appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I cut my finger and got blood on the fretboard. It felt like the guitar had chosen me”: Deftones are fans. Wet Leg invited them on tour. Meet Mary in the Junkyard, the classically rooted alt-rockers making mind-bending indie with Elliott Smith’s tunings
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
London songwriter Clari Freeman-Taylor explains the eureka moment of moving to electric from classical guitar, her blood-sealed bond with a new Epiphone, and why she keeps leaving pedalboards on Lime bikes
“I’ve had great luck doing the exact opposite of what the internet tells me”: Joe Bonamassa on the ‘unorthodox’ Marshall hack he nicked from Zakk Wylde
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The bluesman turned to the former Ozzy guitarist to get the most out of his Marshalls
“In the world of extended chords, this is as far as we can go”: Demystifying 13th chords, the voicing that Stevie Ray Vaughan used to stunning effect in Lenny
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This primer in 13th chords will give you five voicings to use in your playing – and an explanation on how they get their name
Joe Satriani’s amp builder has released a potentially game-changing pickup system – which gives players the power to choose where their gain is created
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
3rd Power's MagFRAG system has been channeled into two new pickup lines that could give players unprecedented tonal control
“Albert King took me aside. He said, ‘The biggest thing about music is you can’t play what people want you to play.’ My dad said that, too”: Bernard Allison grew up surrounded by blues legends – and hid the fact he was learning guitar for years
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Luther Allison’s son played with Stevie Ray Vaughan for his 16th birthday, toured in a band where pedals were forbidden, and achieved his ambition of being in his father’s band, and even leading it
“He exemplified how top instrumentalists can adapt to a remarkable range of styles and settings”: Steel guitarist Pete Finney – who performed with Vince Gill, Reba McEntire and the Monkees – dies aged 70
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Nashville legend played with a variety of high-profile artists, including the Chicks, the Judds, and Patty Loveless – and was known as a connoisseur of American music history
Gibson Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 in Cobra Burst
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 VOS in Cobra Burst will turn heads and is a highly limited run The post Gibson Gary Clark Jr. ES-355 in Cobra Burst appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ohmforce Bohm Stereo Dual Voice Kick System – Now Available to Preorder!
🗓️ February 17, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The triple kick Eurorack threat that is Ohmforce Bohm is finally available to preorder. Find out how to get them now. The post Ohmforce Bohm Stereo Dual Voice Kick System – Now Available to Preorder! appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Best Electric Guitar Strings for Every Genre: Better Tone, Longer Lasting, Your Sound
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Gear News
If you want the right tone and feel for rock, metal, jazz, or funk, it is essential to find the best electric guitar strings for your genre. The post The Best Electric Guitar Strings for Every Genre: Better Tone, Longer Lasting, Your Sound appeared first on gearnews.com.
“My only frustrations are with its unstable tuning, which dampens an otherwise fantastic playing experience”: Cort Space G6TR review
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Cort's well-spec'd Strandberg rival capitalizes on the headless guitar renaissance, but it's not without its flaws
Slash: The Most Iconic Les Paul Player?
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
PG Editorial Director Richard Bienstock has interviewed Slash more than a few times throughout the last couple decades. So, we’ve called on him to join us in celebrating the Guns N’ Roses guitarist as we discuss his sound, his riffs, and his look! Tune in to find out about the time the two went guitar shopping and when Slash showed up at Richard’s desk.
Hammond XK-7 and XK-7D: Now Ready for Pre-Order!
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Hammond unveiled the XK-7 and XK-7D at the NAMM Show just a few weeks ago. Now, you can pre-order the new portable organs from Thomann! The post Hammond XK-7 and XK-7D: Now Ready for Pre-Order! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Even if no-one’s applauding, this is still going”: Mark Speer was so afraid the audience wouldn’t applaud at early Khruangbin shows, he figured out how to do it on guitar
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Khruangbin guitarist also admits that this guitar trick was inspired by a legendary boxing video game
I didn’t think the Amazon Presidents’ Day sale would be any good for guitarists, but I’m happy to admit I’m wrong – here's 6 stellar savings on great guitar gear, including Boss, Fender, D'Addario, and more
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Amazon doesn’t always have the best deals for guitarists, but there are some great savings on guitar gear this Presidents’ Day
“I would sneak off with her guitar. She’d get really p***ed off at me”: Nancy Wilson’s first guitar was unplayable – so she kept stealing her sister’s
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Wilson needed to play a six-string that was better than the $30 rental guitar she had herself
With over $1,000 off PRS Core guitars and amps, I think I just found the most tempting sale around this Presidents' Day
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
From studio to stage, snag that iconic PRS tone for a whole lot less at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, and other authorized dealers
“Classical guitarists are at war with the guitar. They want to be part of the greater tradition like violin and piano. They want it to be more than it is”: How classical-schooled Derek Gripper rehabilitated himself with 21-string West African technique
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The South African musician spent a decade translating the centuries-old repertoire of the West African kora. He emerged with his a unique sound that isn’t restricted to the grid of the staff or the notes on a page
Score a vintage spec Fender with $600 off this Presidents' Day thanks to some gigantic Vintera II discounts over at the official Fender store
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Bag a saving on a period-correct Fender guitar sans the humongous price tag
These are the 5 guitar sales that get our vote this Presidents' Day – score up to 60% off a whole host of guitars, amps, pedals and accessories
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
These sweet sales are live right now – but hurry, prices will be going back up soon
“To my ears, it’s not very usable”: The main problems with Telecasters, according to Paul Reed Smith
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
PRS has a few T-types in its catalog – and building them allowed Paul Reed Smith to address the biggest issues he had with the classic guitar
“Cutting-edge Fluence technology meets world-class artistry”: Fishman brings Herman Li’s PRS Chleo Fluence pickups to the masses – but there’s a catch
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Omniforce pickup set offers six distinct voices to capture Li’s wide tonal range
“It was not possible to get a left-handed Jazzmaster in this country. Fender told me, ‘You might as well be ringing Ibanez – we just don’t make them’”: Mike Vennart on the Squier Strats that are simply unbeatable – and why he hates acoustics
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The former Oceansize and long-time Biffy Clyro touring guitarist on his love of off-the-beaten-path six-strings and why you've got to try before you buy
“It was an extremely agile move. It was so smooth, it was like we had choreographed it”: Michael Angelo Batio on the time Billy Corgan spared his blushes during a Smashing Pumpkins guest spot
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The double-neck guitar shred icon once shared the stage with Smashing Pumpkins during their Riot Fest headline slot
Safari Audio SuperKeys Cubby: “Bright, Simple and Unapologetically Fun”
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Superkeys Cubby is the first instrument plugin from Safari Pedals, now rebranded as Safari Audio. The post Safari Audio SuperKeys Cubby: “Bright, Simple and Unapologetically Fun” appeared first on gearnews.com.
Polyend Endless: Prompt Your Favourite FX!
🗓️ February 16, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Polyend Endless is a customisable effect pedal that uses AI to turn text descriptions into playable effects The post Polyend Endless: Prompt Your Favourite FX! appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Guitar Sound of Chop Suey!: With Plugins, Budget Setup, or Studio Gear
🗓️ February 15, 2026 | Source: Gear News
How do you achieve the guitar sound of Chop Suey! and what equipment do you need to recreate System of a Down's biggest hit? We have some tips! The post The Guitar Sound of Chop Suey!: With Plugins, Budget Setup, or Studio Gear appeared first on gearnews.com.
“There’s more than a whiff of Keef’s fabled old Telecasters”: The Newman Torn and Frayed Edition might be the Rolling Stones-inspired T-type we’ve been dreaming of
🗓️ February 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With vibe and mojo off the charts, this UK boutique build is a stunning example of what a little imagination can do with when applied to Blackguard inspiration
TurnTableSaw, Quantum Delay Lite, Ablaze Toolkit: Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ February 15, 2026 | Source: Gear News
TurnTableSaw is, hands down, the best plugin for vinyl scratching effects I've ever seen. Check it out in this week's collection of free plugins! The post TurnTableSaw, Quantum Delay Lite, Ablaze Toolkit: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
“We were terrified we were going to get caught. A lot of people would have lost their jobs”: That time Dean Ween snuck into a storage space at 2am, and recorded a solo through Carlos Santana's full guitar rig
🗓️ February 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A tip from a roadie led to a clandestine operation that, its lead perpetrator said, “resembled an early morning bank heist”
Five-neck guitars, custom models with nine pickups, and... model train lap steels? Prove your knowledge of the strangest guitars ever built
🗓️ February 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
You're a no-nonsense guitar type? Sorry, this is all nonsense! OK, not all of it – some of these six- (and four, and... 17) string builds have serious functions, but they sure make it weird along the way
“He was like, ‘No, I want the other position.’ That’s where it became so acrimonious between us”: Francis Rossi opens up on the internal tensions between Status Quo’s two guitar greats
🗓️ February 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A decade on since Rick Parfitt's death, Rossi reveals how the Quo wasn't big enough for the both of them
“I saw these at Guitar Summit last year and came away with one thought: this might be the guitar of my dreams”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including a long-awaited Lamb of God Les Paul
🗓️ February 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
All-new drops from Kiesel, Manson, Gibson, Eastman, Taylor and more…
Deals of the Week from Roland, Positive Grid & IK Multimedia
🗓️ February 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This week, you can save big on a polyphonic desktop synth from Roland, a portable audio interface for guitar, and a modeling FX pedal for bass! The post Deals of the Week from Roland, Positive Grid & IK Multimedia appeared first on gearnews.com.
5 Advanced Guitar Riffs: Songs to Push You Further
🗓️ February 13, 2026 | Source: Gear News
These advanced guitar riffs could be easier than you think. Check out these 5 TABs to help you win at guitar. The post 5 Advanced Guitar Riffs: Songs to Push You Further appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Best New Synths of 2026
🗓️ February 13, 2026 | Source: Gear News
It’s only February and it’s already an amazing year for synthesizers. Here are the best new synths of 2026! The post The Best New Synths of 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com.