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“When we did the tribute to my brother, we had B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy. And just to watch B.B. playing close up was amazing”: Jimmie Vaughan was a garbage man listening to B.B. King. Then he wound up touring with his hero
🗓️ March 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
He once snuck into a B.B. King show aged 13. Now Jimmie Vaughan is part of Joe Bonamassa's all-star tribute to the King of the Blues – he explains how he approached tackling his hero's licks and what he learned from the master
“I can’t button my pants, let alone play guitar”: Brian Setzer shares autoimmune disease struggles – and how he recovered
🗓️ March 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Stray Cats guitarist details his hard-fought journey to recovery, after an autoimmune disease stopped him in his tracks last year
BLEASS Peaks: An 8-Voice MIDI-Controlled Filter Plugin
🗓️ March 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With BLEASS Peaks, you can control the root frequency of up to eight filters using MIDI, so they can follow chord progressions or other parts in your DAW. The post BLEASS Peaks: An 8-Voice MIDI-Controlled Filter Plugin appeared first on gearnews.com.
Mac Pro Discontinued: Apple Will Finally Say Goodbye to True Pro Hardware in 2026
🗓️ March 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Apple is discontinuing the Mac Pro. The era of modular pro hardware is ending as the focus shifts toward compact high end systems. The post Mac Pro Discontinued: Apple Will Finally Say Goodbye to True Pro Hardware in 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com.
Ableton Live Without a Mouse? 3 Controllers for the Perfect Match
🗓️ March 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ableton Live Without a Mouse: Three controllers that turn your DAW into a hands on instrument and bring back the fun in music production. The post Ableton Live Without a Mouse? 3 Controllers for the Perfect Match appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It’s the best Big Muff there’s ever been for bass, and turns out to be quite something for those an octave above as well”: Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff Pi 2 review
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A long-lost EHX Big Muff variant, made real – and now made for bassists to enjoy too.
Mixing Vinyl in 2026: Everything You Need to Get Started
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Ready to start mixing vinyl? Here are the turntables, cartridges and mixers you need to spin records. The post Mixing Vinyl in 2026: Everything You Need to Get Started appeared first on gearnews.com.
Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself!
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This week’s Synth Journal is packed with Eurorack news: Check out Erica Synths' awesome KONSTRUKT-8 drum machine and the latest from Make Noise, ALM, and more! The post Synth Journal: Erica Synths KONSTRUKT-8 is a Modular Drum Machine you can Build Yourself! appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I think the only thing was ‘Please, don’t play Eruption.’ He didn't say that, but I wasn't going to do that”: Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti on making an Alter Bridge album at Eddie Van Halen’s studio
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
An invite from Wolfgang Van Halen led to the recording experience of a lifetime as Alter Bridge decamped to 5150 Studios for their new “straight-ahead hard-rock record”
Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t: The Mighty MARF is Finally Shipping!
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The much-anticipated Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF) is now available for purchase! The post Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t: The Mighty MARF is Finally Shipping! appeared first on gearnews.com.
The ultimate guide to guitar amps: from vintage vacuum tubes to modeling marvels
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Everything you need to know about the tech, tones, and tools that define your sound
“I spoke to him personally on a phone call… they don’t want to be a part of it”: Sepultura founders Max and Iggor Cavalera have turned down the offer to perform at the band’s final show
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser says both were approached but declined the invitation
“It quietly became the working guitarist’s secret weapon”: 10 sleeper guitar amps that deserve legendary status
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
From overlooked British combos to U.S. workhorses, these may not have the Plexi's prestige, but they deliver world-class tone for players willing to look beyond the obvious
Harley Benton ST-80FR: New Guitars with Sparkle Burst and Holographic Finishes
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Harley Benton ST-80FR models stand out with bold finishes and a strong feature set, offering plenty of guitar for the price. The post Harley Benton ST-80FR: New Guitars with Sparkle Burst and Holographic Finishes appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I loved the band with Hillel so much – all I could think about was trying to match that energy”: John Frusciante on the challenge of replacing Hillel Slovak in the Red Hot Chili Peppers – and why he’s still at the core of his guitar style today
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The funk-rock guitar icon joined his favorite band at 18 years old, but finding his groove took time. He explains how studying Slovak helped him find his own voice – and ultimately made the Chili Peppers one of the biggest bands on the planet
“The Mega channel has played a major role in heavy guitar tones since the early ’90s”: How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp
“My instinct was to start filming. I hope your guitars are OK”: Guitarists furious after footage of baggage handler carelessly throwing guitars on the ground goes viral
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A clip posted to TikTok currently has more than four million views – and it's sparked outrage
“Not a prop. Not a joke”: The world’s first cardboard acoustic electric has been made – and it was crafted by the man who built guitars for Josh Homme and Steven Tyler
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The meticulously assembled archtop is the latest addition to the ever-growing line of guitars made from cardboard
“I picked it up in Detroit at 9:30pm in some sketchy neighborhood, scaring my management. I said, ‘Trust me, it's worth it!’” How Travis Barker-championed pop-punk heavyweight KennyHoopla found his dream Tele via a shady Facebook Marketplace deal
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Lightweight, loaded with a pair of P-90s, and adorned with a photo of his late childhood cat, the Tele has become the singer-songwriter/guitarist's closest six-string companion
From a hand-sanitizing hi-hat stand to DNA healing tuning forks, here are 5 absolutely unhinged music products in the Amazon Big Spring Sale – plus 3 I'd actually buy
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
I've gone through the full sale and picked out the bizarre items you should avoid and a handful that are definitely worth your time
FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU: Now Available at 25% Off!
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU saturation plugin emulates and integrates with the hardware version, and it's now available at an intro price. The post FreqPort FreqTube FT1-EMU: Now Available at 25% Off! appeared first on gearnews.com.
EVH 5150 DX: Kill Switches and Quilted Maple
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The four new models in the EVH 5150 DX series update the design with new features The post EVH 5150 DX: Kill Switches and Quilted Maple appeared first on gearnews.com.
Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound
🗓️ March 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced. The post Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound appeared first on gearnews.com.
Soundboks Mix: Take the Party Into Any Environment With 121dB of Power
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Soundboks Mix is an all-weather battery-powered speaker built to keep the party going in any situation. The post Soundboks Mix: Take the Party Into Any Environment With 121dB of Power appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Some kid begged to get backstage. He had a guitar. He said it was his grandmother’s, and that she'd kept it under the bed…”: Sheryl Crow was devastated when her favorite guitar was stolen – a year later, a fan gave her a life-changing gift
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Its arrival coincided with Crow's breakout success and has remained at her side ever since
The Rise of Silent Stages: Are Amps and Wedges Becoming Obsolete?
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
We investigate the rise of silent stages and discuss whether guitar amps and stage monitors are becoming irrelevant in today's live sound environments. The post The Rise of Silent Stages: Are Amps and Wedges Becoming Obsolete? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“There are many approaches Slash could have taken for his solo – I thought it was cool he did his own thing”: How Joe Bonamassa and Slash channeled B.B. King and the Edge for an iconic cover of an iconic tune
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
In his latest lesson for GW, Joe Bonamassa celebrates B.B. King’s late '80s collaboration with U2
Jackson Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6: The Gojira Guitarist’s Signature Guitar Gets an Exciting Update!
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Jackson Christian Andreu Signature is the perfect visual representation of Gojira's progressive metal. The specs are great, too. The post Jackson Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6: The Gojira Guitarist’s Signature Guitar Gets an Exciting Update! appeared first on gearnews.com.
I’m rebuilding my pedalboard for my first gig of 2026 and these 9 essential items in the Amazon Big Spring Sale will ensure I’m gig-ready from just $4.49
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Amazon spring sale just gave me the perfect opportunity to upgrade my pedalboard for a lot less
“An ice cream truck drove by as I got done with the song. I was like, ‘We’re keeping that!’” How a custom SG gifted from The Mars Volta and a voice memo fed into Blackwater Holylight’s doomy shoegaze masterpiece
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Portland trio started out playing house parties. But a move to LA helped them evolve into an atmospheric powerhouse that’s the missing link between Deftones and Radiohead
Elektron Tonverk Update 1.3.0: Now with Wavetables and More
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Elektron Tonverk is the big uber sampler from Sweden. Update 1.3.0 now includes Wavefinder Machine and more! The post Elektron Tonverk Update 1.3.0: Now with Wavetables and More appeared first on gearnews.com.
Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb: Midnight Edition!
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb effect pedal is now available in a limited Midnight edition in black. Check it out here! The post Strymon Cloudburst Ambient Reverb: Midnight Edition! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Gibson brings back the Thunderbird bass beloved by Krist Novoselic and Gene Simmons – and it’s been given some fresh upgrades
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
New take on the bass combines heritage with modern performance
“One of the most historically significant guitars in rock and roll”: Ace Frehley’s iconic 1975 Gibson Les Paul expected to sell for more than half a million dollars at auction
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Les Paul will be sold alongside stage-played guitars from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kirk Hammett and Billy Duffy at an upcoming auction
“I told him the serial number.His mind was blown – he said it was Prince’s No. 1 amp on the Purple Rain tour”: How an ’80s session guitar icon accidentally ended up with the ultimate Prince amp
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Eddie Martinez was looking for a backup, and a certain Mesa/Boogie caught his eye. Little did he know, it would turn out to be a legendary gear treasure
I normally tell guitarists to skip the Amazon Big Spring Sale but this year I’m happy to be proven wrong – here’s 7 essential accessories to kickstart your year in guitar from just $6.49
🗓️ March 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Amazon Spring Sale has launched with some awesome deals on strings, picks, clip-on tuners, and loads more accessories for guitar players