Kid Cudi Declined to Testify Against Diddy Twice, Then Had No Choice: ‘Hated Every Minute’

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Music News

The musician eventually found “peace” on the stand at Sean Combs’ trial because he wanted to support Cassie after her “nightmare”

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Jackson Unleashes the Pro Plus Pure Metal Phase II Series

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Phase II series featuring the iconic Warrior, King V, and Concert Bass The post Jackson Unleashes the Pro Plus Pure Metal Phase II Series appeared first on gearnews.com.

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Audio Restoration: The Cleanup Crew

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

We explore a range of audio restoration solutions, for enhancing location sound and dialogue, vocal recordings, podcasts, and more. The post Audio Restoration: The Cleanup Crew appeared first on gearnews.com.

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Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut Wraparound & Bass Revealed

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Gretsch CVT Double-Cut with Wraparound and Double-Cut Bass expand the Electromatic line The post Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut Wraparound & Bass Revealed appeared first on gearnews.com.

“I used to play this old POS. I needed that guitar or I couldn’t do my show”: How a $30 guitar shaped indie hero Mac DeMarco’s career

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

Now onto his 10th record, the aptly-titled Guitar, the king of lo-fi reflects on the off-kilter six-string that he is still inextricably linked to

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Honky Château Pianos and Prophets – Sounds and Presets

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

A classic piano gets the Spitfire Audio treatment in the form of Château Piano and we've got Prophet sounds galore! The post Honky Château Pianos and Prophets – Sounds and Presets appeared first on gearnews.com.

“A retro-refined take on a classic”: Gretsch reboots the Corvette as the all-new CVT – a sub-$500 build based on the oddball vintage gem beloved by Rory Gallagher and Jimi Hendrix

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The CVT Double-Cut formally arrives after a run of signature models teased the Corvette's return

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Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 – the Fastest Desktop Synthesizer Ever?

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

The Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 delivers 50% more power and twice the speed for your creative sound experiments. But that's not all! The post Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 – the Fastest Desktop Synthesizer Ever? appeared first on gearnews.com.

“They kicked me out of the band for embarrassing them for being who I am”: Brent Hinds says he was forced out of Mastodon – despite claims his departure was amicable

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

Hinds has seemingly shed more light on his surprise Mastodon departure in a recent comment on social media

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Eddie Van Halen’s #1 Kramer Up for Auction

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Auctioned later this year, Eddie Van Halen's #1 Kramer from the early '80s is expected to sell for up to $3 million. The post Eddie Van Halen’s #1 Kramer Up for Auction appeared first on gearnews.com.

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Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 2.0: New Firmware Adds Deeper DAW Integration, Accessibility Features & More

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

The latest firmware update for the NI Kontrol S MK3 series introduces deeper DAW integration, support for non-NKS plugins, and enhanced accessibility features. The post Native Instruments Kontrol S MK3 2.0: New Firmware Adds Deeper DAW Integration, Accessibility Features & More appeared first on gearnews.com.

“It’s hilarious because that one thing you pour your heart into is just going to be completely covered by an explosion”: Yvette Young on what it was like to record guitar for James Gunn's Superman

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The virtuoso has recently been leaning into more soundtrack-adjacent work, with her guitar chops on full display in the soundtrack of the new DC Universe movie

“What Les Paul was for Gibson, Edward Van Halen is for Kramer”: Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar surfaces for sale – and is expected to reach $3,000,000 at auction

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The early 1980s custom build, which was played on tour and once owned by Mick Mars, ushered in a watershed moment for Kramer and the guitar industry

“We love exciting experimental, electronic music that doesn’t even really allow guitars. The rock thing is something we’re trying to fit in”: The Wants’ Madison Velding-VanDam is reimagining jagged post-punk guitar over a genre-spanning sonic landscape

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

NYC’s the Wants return with Bastard, a sophomore album that transforms personal tragedy – and yeah, some additional bad luck – into a groundbreaking sonic landscape

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PRS CE 24 Special Limited Edition: 2025 HSH Layout

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

PRS CE 24 Special with hum/single/hum pickup configuration. Limited to just 1500 models for 2025 The post PRS CE 24 Special Limited Edition: 2025 HSH Layout appeared first on gearnews.com.

“Playing along to streamed music works a treat and, while a straight dry click might not be everyone’s favored choice, it’s a useful facility”: Walrus Audio Canvas Rehearsal review

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

Walrus Audio’s new utility pedal is designed to sit at the end of your pedalboard and deliver silent practice options

“Checking or asking for the weight of a guitar isn’t for cork-sniffers only”: What’s the optimum weight for a Les Paul? And is there such a thing as too heavy?

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

Weight is one of the thorniest issues in guitar. We all have our preferences – but should there be a limit?

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Lefty Day: Decent Discounts on Left Handed Guitars

🗓️ August 13, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Lefty Day has been celebrated since 1976! Here, we'll check out some sweet savings from Harley Benton, Gibson and more on left handed axes. The post Lefty Day: Decent Discounts on Left Handed Guitars appeared first on gearnews.com.

“If I were anywhere else in America, I might not be here”: Three Days Grace guitarist opens up after he suffered a heart attack mid-show – and kept going

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

At just 39 years old, Barry Stock experienced a life-threatening incident on stage

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Guitar Journal: Metallica Residency at Sphere

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Metallica's Sphere residency, Keeley's unreleased Vapor Drive vape pedal, and Schecter metal-topped Ultra Przym Mercury Rose The post Guitar Journal: Metallica Residency at Sphere appeared first on gearnews.com.

“I ended up using it on the Donna Summer album. It was a hell of a deal”: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the cheap $35 guitar that ended up becoming a trusted stage and studio stalwart

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The session legend proves once again that price is not always a representative of a guitar’s quality

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sonible, Roland, Plugin Alliance: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Take advantage of deals from sonible, Roland, and Plugin Alliance. Powerful synths and fx plugins are now reduced in price. But only for a few days! The post sonible, Roland, Plugin Alliance: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com.

“People have bought tickets and you can see them thinking, ‘That’s not ‘Brothers in Arms’”: Mark Knopfler on why one of the Dire Straits’ most iconic tracks hinges on this four-note guitar intro

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The Dire Straits guitarist reflects on the songwriting process of some of the band’s classic tracks

“This is the original, hand-made at the Nashville Gibson Custom Shop”: Dave Grohl’s own Gibson DG-335 prototype has surfaced – and it’s up for sale on Reverb

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The Gibson Custom Shop build featured on stage and in the studio with the Foo Fighters between 2005 and 2007

“We got on the stage and I just remember watching people walk away before we even started playing”: Brad Whitford and Joe Perry on the time Aerosmith were upstaged by their support act

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: Latest from Guitar World

The guitarist – who came before an Aerosmith festival headline slot – returned to the stage for three separate encores and proved to be a tough act to follow

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Fender Ultra Luxe: 50s & 60s Heirloom finishes

🗓️ August 12, 2025 | Source: gearnews.com

Fender Ultra Luxe Strats and Teles in 50s & 60s Heirloom finishes. Vintage meets modern. The post Fender Ultra Luxe: 50s & 60s Heirloom finishes appeared first on gearnews.com.