King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on a memorable meeting with Jimi Hendrix By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Robert Fripp recalls Jimi Hendrix calling King Crimson “the best band in the world”
Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock
Fender Japan uses a quirky finishing technique for new Sandblast Hybrid II range By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models have been unveiled, each of which are treated to a nifty sandblast finish
Best guitar picks 2024: recommended plectrums to upgrade your playing By Jonathan Horsley last updated 18 April 24 Our expert guide to the best picks for bass, acoustic and electric guitar
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
Boss brings updated AIRD tech to its retro-styled ME-90B By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Following the overhauled ME-90, the upgraded all-in-one bass pedal uses the same tech found in the GT-1000 but in a $399 package
Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso
Boss has unveiled its first-ever Katana bass head – and it might be a game-changer By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 The firm's flagship Katana bass head is its most advanced bass amp to date, debuting Cabinet Resonance calibration for optimum tone with any cab
Martin's M/0000 is the first of its Reverb-exclusive experimental builds – and a glimpse into its future By Matt Parker published 17 April 24 The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units
Fender's guitar models explained: we break down the entire Fender line-up from Player to Custom Shop By Richard Blenkinsop published 17 April 24 Get to know your Jazzmasters from your Jags and your Players from your Performers with our breakdown of the vast Fender catalog
Peter Frampton is prolonging his performing career to savor his remaining playing days By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 The guitarist is battling a degenerative disease but says he intends to continue touring – and is reinventing his playing as a result
“Very much at home with syncopated djent chugs, fast thrashy power chord riffing, and blazingly quick lead work”: Jackson JS22-7 DKA Dinky HT review By Matt McCracken published 17 April 24 Should a beginner choose a 7-string as their first instrument? This extended-range guitar from Jackson looks to make its case
Best amps for metal 2024: our top picks for high-gain heroes By Jonathan Horsley last updated 17 April 24 These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
“An excellent fuzz for your ’board”: Beetronics Abelha Tropical Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen published 17 April 24 It’s designed for Brazilian tropicália music, but this fuzzbox from Beetronics could create a buzz in any musical genre
James Hetfield has had Lemmy's ashes tattooed onto his middle finger By Phil Weller published 17 April 24 Hetfield says the salute to the late Motörhead legend means “he is still able to fly the bird at the world” even after death
How Carlos Cavazo became the guitarist who replaced Randy Rhoads in Quiet Riot By Matt Owen published 17 April 24 Cavazo was recruited to fill the role vacated by Rhoads in a new-look Quiet Riot lineup
Best FRFR speakers 2024: full range, flat response speakers that won't color your tone By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 17 April 24 Our pick of the best FRFR speakers for Helix, Kemper, Quad Cortex and other digital amp and effects modelers
Gibson continues its guitar amp renaissance with its flagship Dual Falcon 20 combo By Matt Owen published 16 April 24 The Falcon family soars to new heights with a well-spec'd 2x10 that makes clear Gibson's intentions to claw its way into the amp market
After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore? By Janelle Borg published 16 April 24 After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?
Schecter’s stealthy Black Ops guitars might be the most metal T-types you’ll see this year By Matt Owen published 16 April 24 Three covert single-cuts headline the drop, which has been “engineered for precision and power”