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Tom and Roman Morello: Fully Equipped
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Tom Morello didn’t want Everyone Gets Everything They Want to feel the least bit nostalgic, and it doesn’t. Rather, it’s a contemporary, wide-ranging rock record that mixes heavy riffs, electronic elements, and modern production with stripped-down acoustic and piano songs. Not to mention the fact that several solos are played by a 15-year-old. Even so, much of the gear behind it is made up of old friends. When we asked about the guitars, amps, and pedals he used, he was, unsurprisingly, thorough...
Tom Morello is Still Catching Fire
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
At 27, Tom Morello was at rock bottom—or so he thought. After growing up in Chicago’s northern suburbs and attending Harvard, Morello had moved to Los Angeles to pursue his musical ambitions. His band at the time, Lock Up, had signed to Geffen Records, and his plan to make it in music had seemed to be trending up and to the right.Then came some tough lessons. During the recording of Lock Up’s 1989 debut, the band deferred to their A&R rep and producer, only to realize afterward that the finished...
Esoterica Electrica: Too Many Boxes to Check
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
The last time I looked into it, the Guild of American Luthiers claimed more than 3,500 registered members, but you and I know that’s just the tip of the peghead nowadays. Most of the builders I run across don’t care about, belong to, or even know about guilds, associations, or trade shows. I’ve been making instruments for over 50 years and never considered registering with any trade show outside of NAMM, and when I first did, it was the only one of its kind in America. The joke some builders tel...
LD Systems MAUI G3: Powerful Column Systems with up to 18-inch Subs
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The LD Systems MAUI G3 column speaker series has expanded with a range of high-performance options for different applications and venue sizes. The post LD Systems MAUI G3: Powerful Column Systems with up to 18-inch Subs appeared first on gearnews.com.
Tracktion Waveform Pro 14.1 Update Adds AI-Assisted Plugin Creation
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With the version 14.1 update, Tracktion Waveform Pro allows you to build your own instruments and effects with AI-assisted code generation. The post Tracktion Waveform Pro 14.1 Update Adds AI-Assisted Plugin Creation appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitar Journal: Fender Mark Hoppus Jag Bass & More
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Fender blink 182 Mark Hoppus limited-run Jag Bass, Gibson Tom Petty Flying V and MXR Turbo Tuner The post Guitar Journal: Fender Mark Hoppus Jag Bass & More appeared first on gearnews.com.
How to nail a blues-rock solo in the style of Eric Johnson
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This Eric Johnson lesson serves up a solo split into four. We've got the tab and video, you bring your Strat
How Les Paul planned to prolonged his playing days after a car crash threatened to end his career
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The legendary engineer conceived a new type of guitar that would have allowed him to keep playing if worse came to worst
Apple MacBook Pro M6 and iMac M6 Arrive with 12-Core Power!
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Introducing the 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro M6 and the 24-inch iMac M6, offering some improved specs for DAW-based music production. The post Apple MacBook Pro M6 and iMac M6 Arrive with 12-Core Power! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Teenage Engineering APC-2: Feel Like A Teenager Again… For $70,000!
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The good news is you can now order your Teenage Engineering APC-2 record cutter; the bad news is you may have to mortgage your house first. The post Teenage Engineering APC-2: Feel Like A Teenager Again… For $70,000! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Fender Kim Gordon Jazzmaster: Kool or Not?
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Fender aims for the 'Kool Kids' with the new Kim Gordon Signature Jazzmaster. The post Fender Kim Gordon Jazzmaster: Kool or Not? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Moog Amps: Model 112 and Model 210 Are Full-Range Amplifiers With Bluetooth and On-Board Mixer
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Moog amps? Finally, something about this timeline that’s good! Moog’s new Model 112 and Model 210 amps can handle anything you need them to. The post Moog Amps: Model 112 and Model 210 Are Full-Range Amplifiers With Bluetooth and On-Board Mixer appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guns N' Roses’ Richard Fortus on his ultimate quest for a rare ’Burst
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Much like his GNR brother Slash, Fortus is also a ’Burst aficionado
Behringer RD-765: I NEED You Tonight!
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Behringer RD-765 is a flexible digital drum machine with a powerful sequencer and an analog filter section for shaping your sounds and rhythms. The post Behringer RD-765: I NEED You Tonight! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Meshuggah Announces 40th Anniversary Tour Featuring Testament and Blood Incantation
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Get ready for the 40 Year Anomaly tour. The post Meshuggah Announces 40th Anniversary Tour Featuring Testament and Blood Incantation appeared first on Metal Injection.
Alt-rock fans, rejoice – Kim Gordon’s signature Fender Jazzmaster is finally here
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The limited-edition offset has been hotly anticipated and arrives with Seymour Duncan pickups
Native Instruments Massive XL: Massive X Gets King-Sized
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Massive XL brings animated modulations, use wavetable import and other much-requested features to Massive X. But is it too little, too late? The post Native Instruments Massive XL: Massive X Gets King-Sized appeared first on gearnews.com.
JHS Pedals turned EHX’s Flerb into a meme – now it’s put its own spin on the divisive effect
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
After years of fans clamoring for a JHS Pedals Flanger/Reverb, the company has gone down a different route
Semisonic’s Dan Wilson has written so many hits, he can literally do it in his sleep
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The mega hit-maker discusses the life-changing Closing Time, his devotion to the Fuzz Factory, and working with The Chicks
Ibanez goes Super Saiyan with surprise Dragon Ball Z collection – complete with a custom Tube Screamer
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A tie-in with the beloved anime franchise includes guitars, a bass, accessories, and an incredibly cool Tube Screamer
Behringer Polyeight: The Korg Polysix Clone Is Now Available!
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Behringer's long-awaited Polyeight is finally here - and it sounds glorious! The post Behringer Polyeight: The Korg Polysix Clone Is Now Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A forklift went through it”: Richard Thompson on story solos and guitars salvaged against the odds
🗓️ October 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Back with new album Hippies, Thugs And Heroes, the folk giant shares his soloing secrets, why modern music makes his ears hurt, and guitars lost to the airlines
Befaco x Tesseract ARK: Sequencer, Synth and Sample Player for Eurorack – Now Available!
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Befaco and Tesseract Modular's ARK is a 16-track sequencer, synth and sample player. Get it now! The post Befaco x Tesseract ARK: Sequencer, Synth and Sample Player for Eurorack – Now Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Guitarist responds to John Mayer covering his viral guitar riff on TikTok
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Mayer co-signed Hudson Freeman’s nylon-string riff after it blew up on the social media
The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners 2027: 6 Amps for Your First Jam
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The best guitar amp for beginners can be a difficult one to find. We've made it easier with these suggestions. Take a look! The post The Best Guitar Amp for Beginners 2027: 6 Amps for Your First Jam appeared first on gearnews.com.
The Best Studio Gear 2026 for Recording and Mixing
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We check out the most exciting preamps, signal processors, and DAW controllers released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2026! The post The Best Studio Gear 2026 for Recording and Mixing appeared first on gearnews.com.
Chelsea Wolfe Brings Out Courtney LaPlante, Robin Finck, Shirley Manson + More For Tour Closer
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
The Nine Inch Nails guitarist joined Wolfe for four different songs. The post Chelsea Wolfe Brings Out Courtney LaPlante, Robin Finck, Shirley Manson + More For Tour Closer appeared first on Metal Injection.
Joe Bonamassa issues plea for the return of Josh Smith’s missing amp
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Smith’s Two Rock amp head was last seen in Cologne, Germany
How Chuck Berry's struggles with hearing loss shaped his playing
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Berry’s son discusses his dad’s hearing troubles – and why he wasn’t obsessed with accuracy
JHS Pedals Pherb blends Phaser and Reverb!
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
JHS Pedals announces 3 Series Pherb as an answer to their fans online for a Flerb! The post JHS Pedals Pherb blends Phaser and Reverb! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Tony Iommi Praises William Shatner’s Turn as Metal Musician: “It’s Really Good What He’s Doing”
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
The old Geezers are joining forces. The post Tony Iommi Praises William Shatner’s Turn as Metal Musician: “It’s Really Good What He’s Doing” appeared first on Metal Injection.
Synthfest UK 2026: 5 Awesome Booths You May Have Missed
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Synthfest UK 2026 is home to thousands of synthesizer enthusiasts. From startup projects to big companies, here are 5 stands that you may have missed. The post Synthfest UK 2026: 5 Awesome Booths You May Have Missed appeared first on gearnews.com.
Loopmasters Loopcloud 8: New Workflow Tools, with New Plugins and a Mobile App
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
In Loopmasters Loopcloud 8, there is a major update that links your local library with the online Loopcloud sample database in different ways. The post Loopmasters Loopcloud 8: New Workflow Tools, with New Plugins and a Mobile App appeared first on gearnews.com.
Jack Osbourne: Digital Ozzy Won’t Be “Selling Cell Phones”
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
"The backlash, it was my own fault." The post Jack Osbourne: Digital Ozzy Won’t Be “Selling Cell Phones” appeared first on Metal Injection.
Fender responds to rumours of layoffs after WARN notice
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Rumors emerged online that Fender was planning for mass layoffs over the weekend
“We felt that we needed that crown jewel”: Rick Nielsen’s five-neck Hamer smashes estimate at auction
🗓️ October 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Hamer went under the hammer alongside an assortment of other madcap models from the Cheap Trick guitarist’s collection