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How Positive Grid reinvented the digital guitar amp: “People began to see that amp as a companion when the rest of the music scene shut down”
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
From lightbulb moments to the Amp Intelligence tech that turns cellphone snaps into sound, the Californian amp-builders tell GW about their wild 15-year ride
“If James Burton recorded that song one more time, it would not have sounded the same. They caught lightning in a bottle”: An all-star guitar panel choose their Telecaster Mount Rushmore – its greatest players, their greatest tracks
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Pros pick their favorite Tele riffs and solos and decide who should be carved into that massive “Telecaster Mount Rushmore” that exists only in our deranged minds
At last, a Pink Trombone Plugin! Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ August 23, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Steve Duda of Serum fame grants all fans of the legendary Pink Trombone a wish: the viral speech synthesizer is now available as a free plugin! The post At last, a Pink Trombone Plugin! Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I didn’t think it was that strong, but I never got around to fixing it”: The Alice in Chains guitar solo that Jerry Cantrell hated – and the one he wished he re-recorded
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Cantrell explains why he never saw himself as a hot-shot soloist and had to be convinced by his producer that his solo was “perfect” for the song
“Vintage guitars that are too nice repel me – I have a 1945 Martin, and it sounded good, but it was like sunlight to a vampire”: Brian Fallon on what makes for guitar greatness, and the most fundamental lick
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With new solo album Not Bad For New Jersey out next month, the Gaslight Anthem frontman checks in and discusses his love for the Telecaster, and Keith Richards
“Ijust wacked it off from the very beginning tothe very end, but it turned out that the tape operator hadn’t pressed the ‘record’ button”: Elliott Randall on his blistering Steely Dan solo – and what Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were really like
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Rescued from the vaults, this lost interview with Elliott Randall sheds new light on the “craziness” of Steely Dan’s first sessions – and the disaster behind the Reelin’ In the Years solo
Sweet Child O’ Mine: Why Every Guitarist Should Learn It
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Sweet Child O' Mine could be the ultimate guitarist's song because every section teaches something to all playing abilities. Prove me wrong. The post Sweet Child O’ Mine: Why Every Guitarist Should Learn It appeared first on gearnews.com.
“A lot of people might think it was ruined, but I think it’s like 10 times cooler because of that”: King Tuff on his beloved butchered Gibson SG and the world’s most embarrassing Uber journey
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The inimitable Kyle Thomas – aka King Tuff – checks in for a confessional interview documenting misadventures with the electric guitar
My pick of the best guitar gear launched this week – including an all-new species of pedal
🗓️ August 22, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
All the big new drops from Epiphone, Death By Audio, Gretsch, Charvel, and much more
Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1 Mini: The Gorgeous Synth Is Reborn
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Pittsburgh Modular is bringing back its classic desktop analog synth. Say hello to the Lifeforms SV-1 Mini! The post Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1 Mini: The Gorgeous Synth Is Reborn appeared first on gearnews.com.
“She entranced audiences and inspired untold numbers of blues-loving players from across the pond, like Eric Clapton and Keith Richards”: Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s epochal performance at an English train station paved the way for the blues-rock revolution
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The legendary concert, which was filmed for a Granada TV special called Blues and Gospel Train, was attended by Clapton, Richards, Jeff Beck, and Brian Jones, and has now been commemorated with a plaque
“If the house were on fire, it wouldn’t just be the one guitar I’d take – it would be the one possession I’d take. I love it that much”: Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli on the guitar he values most, and what links Jimmy Page and Prince
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The alt-rock mainstay would rather not play than have to use a Strat or Les Paul. If he’s only given a Marshall amp he’ll stick to singing. And he still writes songs like he did when he was 15
5 of the Best Pedals For Synths
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Take your synthesizer sounds to new heights with the 5 best pedals for synths, including offerings from Behringer, Zoom, and Eventide. The post 5 of the Best Pedals For Synths appeared first on gearnews.com.
“From a distance, the Light Aged aesthetic isn’t unconvincing. Up close, things are a little different”: Harley Benton PB-62LA review
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Thomann’s in-house guitar and bass brand takes on a tough challenge – relic finishes.
Best Boss Katana Amps for Practice, Recording and Gigs
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The best Boss Katana should be right for you. Check out our guide on the impressive range to see which is best for your needs. The post Best Boss Katana Amps for Practice, Recording and Gigs appeared first on gearnews.com.
Session guitar great Chris Spedding diagnosed with lymphoma
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A GoFundMe has been set up for Spedding, who has played with Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, the Pretenders, John Cale, and Jack Bruce, among countless others
New footage of Jimi Hendrix’s iconic Woodstock performance unearthed after decades
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
22-year-old student Albert Goodman sneaked onstage to film Hendrix's history-making performance – and the footage is finally available to watch
The Smiths held their label to ransom until Johnny Marr got this guitar: “As soon as I got that back to the hotel, I wrote Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now in about 10 minutes”
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Marr will be auctioning off his four-decade guitar collection next month, including a Gibson ES-355 that played a pivotal role in The Smiths’ repertoire
“He said, ‘You sound like Jimi Hendrix!’ I said, ‘Jimi who?’” How Buddy Guy first encountered Jimi Hendrix
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
In 1967, Guy was not nearly as famous as the A-list blues-rock guitarists who took cues from his stinging phrases, piercing volume, and embrace of feedback
“You’re an unknown – then all of a sudden 10 million people have seen you”: How Sawyer Hill went from playing in Arkansas garage bands to touring arenas with Yungblud
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
He started on a $100 Epiphone and auditioned for his first band with Stairway to Heaven. Now Gibson are sending him guitars and he’s touring with rock’s next great hope. How did Sawyer Hill get here?
“It just seemed really distasteful. Eric had been a friend of mine, and I couldn’t possibly have been a party to that”: Why Jimmy Page turned down multiple offers to join the Yardbirds – and why he relented
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Jimmy Page could have been a Yardbird before Jeff Beck, had he accepted the somewhat clandestine offers of the band’s management
Apple Music Finally to Label AI-Generated Songs With “Made With AI” Tag by Late 2026
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Apple Music is (soon) rolling out a mandatory "Made With AI" label. Over a third of uploads are already fully AI-generated, but barely getting listened to. The post Apple Music Finally to Label AI-Generated Songs With “Made With AI” Tag by Late 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com.
Haken Audio Slim21 Continuum: Now Available!
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
After a long wait, the much-anticipated Haken Audio Slim21 Continuum is now in retail stores. The post Haken Audio Slim21 Continuum: Now Available! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026: 30 Years of ADE, the Highlight of the Electronic Music Scene!
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 celebrates its 30th anniversary with Jean-Michel Jarre as guest of honor, over 2,500 artists, and 200+ venues. Everything on ADE! The post Amsterdam Dance Event 2026: 30 Years of ADE, the Highlight of the Electronic Music Scene! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Sound Design with Plugins: 3 Tools for New Sounds + Free Alternatives – Perfect Match!
🗓️ August 21, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Sound design with plugins is where the real magic happens. We show you three tools for shaping new sounds, plus a free alternative for each one. The post Sound Design with Plugins: 3 Tools for New Sounds + Free Alternatives – Perfect Match! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“His death was such a shock. I met him before he joined the Pretenders – he had actually talked to me about playing with the band”: How the Pretenders emerged from tragedy with new guitarist Robbie McIntosh
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Shattered by drugs and reeling from the loss of James Honeyman-Scott, the Pretenders came back swinging with 1984’s Learning to Crawl
Taylor Guitars Introduces Next Generation 512ce and 712ce
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Taylor Guitars continues to evolve the acoustic guitar experience with the introduction of the Next Generation 512ce and 712ce, two new Grand Concert models that bring a powerful combination of tonal character, player-focused innovation and effortless playability to one of Taylor’s most comfortable body shapes.At the heart of both guitars is Taylor’s Next Generation platform, which brings together three key innovations: scalloped V-Class bracing, the Action Control Neck and the Claria Acoustic P...
Dimebag’s Secret Weapon Is Finally a Pedal
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
The rabble-rousing, rack-mount flanger that drove Dimebag's riffs to swirling heights lives on in a more compact pedal format.The MXR Flanger/Doubler recreates the original MXR rack unit in pedal form, capturing those classic all-analog flanger and doubler effects featured on hallmark recordings from the ’70s and ’80s. It’s designed for experimenters, offering the tools to blend and bend your signal into your own rich, multi-layered textures. Built around authentic bucket-brigade devices and the...
Wizard of Odd: The Quirks of Vintage Guitars and New Puppies
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
If you’ve been reading along for all the long years I’ve been writing this column, then you probably know a little something about my kids, co-workers, and friends. That’s the trick for me with writing: Something is going on in my life or rattling around in my head, and I start thinking about connections, mostly with guitars and history. Now, about a month ago, we adopted two puppies! They were running the streets of Philly (Philly jawns!), so we took them in to spoil and love ’em. When I first ...
“There’s so much to extract from this very cheap, easy-to-use, and gig-worthy floor modeler”: Mooer GE150 Pro Li review
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Extremely affordable and packed with features, is this the perfect gateway into floor modelers?
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned: “I did a donor transplant. Unfortunately, it didn't stick”
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Despite the setback, Campbell says he’s not slowing down: “I’m doing as much with my life as possible”
Workflow Tools That Make Music Production Faster
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
When it comes to recording and mixing, there are areas that tend to become cluttered over time. Here is a selection of workflow tools to streamline your system. The post Workflow Tools That Make Music Production Faster appeared first on gearnews.com.
Plaits Palette, Auduina and an Editor for your Typhon: Synth Journal
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Plaits Palette is a handy web app that lets you build your own custom firmware for Mutable Instruments Plaits! Check it out in this week’s Synth Journal. The post Plaits Palette, Auduina and an Editor for your Typhon: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com.
Lzzy Hale’s new signature Epiphone Explorer Custom has an unmissable diamond finish – but there's much more to it than just mirrorball looks
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This Explorer also has a few vintage touches – and even strands of Les Paul DNA
Gretsch 1958 Custom Guitars: Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bridge!
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Limited Edition Penguin from Gretsch 1958 Custom Guitars comes in a new color and features a string-through bridge. The post Gretsch 1958 Custom Guitars: Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bridge! appeared first on gearnews.com.
What Ritchie Blackmore thinks of Yngwie Malmsteen: “He’s probably the best at what he does and – for what it’s worth – the fastest”
🗓️ August 20, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
As Malmsteen’s guitar hero, Blackmore’s fingerprints are all over the Swedish shredder’s gear choices and repertoire