Josh Scott of JHS Pedals is getting rid of a (literal) truckload of rare gear on Reverb
A truck came and took away hundreds of pedals, a heap of guitars, some very rare amps and you can buy this stuff from Oct 21
Artists
“This was a song that made sense to introduce the film to the world”: Stairway To Heaven is finally licensed to a film
Page and Plant have allowed Greta Gerwig to use it in Narnia adaptation
Jackson unveils classic Scott Ian, Randy Rhoads, David Ellefson and Marty Friedman signature models
The ultimate metal guitar signature drop? With a replica of the Rhoads that started it all, this has got to be up there
The story of Michael Jackson’s game-changing 1993 Super Bowl performance to be told in new documentary
“There was silence in the room and I said, ‘Michael, you know that means that people are going to be seeing you at midnight in New York?’”
“I’m too nervous to ring him up”: So who is the music icon Paul McCartney is too shy to suggest a collab?
Plus Macca reveals he’s got a small problem with how he’s depicted on film
The Strokes producer Gordon Raphael reflects on the band’s groundbreaking early days and why guitar music is back
Is This It producer Gordon Raphael shares how he helped The Strokes revolutionise guitar music at the turn of the 21st century
Former Beach Boys star Al Jardine reveals his sadness over ex-bandmate Mike Love’s very public decline
“He wants to be on stage. He doesn’t know what else to do, so I think he’s trapped”
“They advised us not to do the show”: Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzy did Back To The Beginning against doctors’ advice
Apparently, he said: ‘Another six months, what’s it going to do for me?’
Music Tech
Best small studio monitors 2026: Portable & desktop speakers
Tried and tested compact nearfields to free up valuable desktop space without compromising on sound
Best keyboard stands 2026: Our picks for home, studio and stage, whatever your budget
What you should look for in a keyboard stand, plus our pick of the most sturdy, stylish keyboard stands from K&M, Quicklok, RockJam, Roland, Jaspers and more…
“If you buy one piece of music software this month, make it this one”: 5 plugins you need to know about
Phase Fiasco's Kazu tops our regular shortlist of new releases that deserve a place in your plugin folder
"Anytime I had a little bit of money, I would buy gear” Jack Antonoff talks Taylor Swift’s Midnights
We sit down with the world's biggest producer to talk Taylor Swift, his deep love of vintage gear, and why he can’t stop scrolling through Reverb at 4AM
Why we still have a thing for hardware outboard gear
Long before computers and plugins, studio effects were generated by hardware boxes. For some, they still are, but in this day and age, what is the alluring appeal of hefty hardware effects?
“Delivers impressive scale for a speaker of this size”: Eve Audio EXO 24 review
Compact desktop monitors can be a bit of a compromise. Can these new designs deliver? Let’s find out
Never cleaned your synths? Here's how – and why – to do it properly
Follow these top tips to keep your 'boards clean, in tune and ready to play, whatever the day
Best guitar amp headphones 2026: Tried and tested cans for silent practice
We've extensively tested the best headphones for guitar amps from Beyerdynamic, AKG, Boss, and more to help you play without waking the neighbours
How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users
Our simple step-by-step guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer
How to reamp synths and drum machines to build power and presence
Stuck in the box? Give those synths, drum machines and plugins some fresh air by reamping them through speakers, capturing the lively sound of the room in the process. Marshall stacks aren’t just for guitarists, you know
Guitars
Josh Scott of JHS Pedals is getting rid of a (literal) truckload of rare gear on Reverb
A truck came and took away hundreds of pedals, a heap of guitars, some very rare amps and you can buy this stuff from Oct 21
“This will only get better over time”: Darkglass Anagram Guitar Essentials review
No longer just a bass pedal, this limited edition of the Anagram multi-effects is loaded with essential tones for us six-stringers
Jackson unveils classic Scott Ian, Randy Rhoads, David Ellefson and Marty Friedman signature models
The ultimate metal guitar signature drop? With a replica of the Rhoads that started it all, this has got to be up there
Harley Benton’s mega-drop: S-styles with VegaTrems and semis with BB King and Dave Grohl vibes
Budget semis don't get much nicer than the HB-35Plus Rotary and Tribute Series HB-35TL – but the VegaTrem ST Modern Plus is a stunner, too
John 5 says it is a compliment when people accuse Mötley Crüe of using backing tracks
Backing tapes? The Crüe guitarist says you should have been at their show in Utah when when his in-ears failed – you would have seen a “train wreck”
Colorado doom champs Khemmis on what tone purists get wrong and why metal is a “sacred art form”
Khemmis’ latest album is a love letter to metal, a grand narrative set to hefty riffs, guitar harmonies and the awesome contributions of a virtuoso bassist
Fender reboots US-made flagship lineup with the American Professional series: “You don’t evolve an instrument like the Strat or Tele by changing things just to make them new”
Meet the new AmPro series, not like the old AmPro, as the Big F refreshes its greatest hits with V-Mod III pickups, upgraded hardware and electronics
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Get almost $1k of guitar tuition from our number one online platform for only $99 with this epic Summer Black Friday deal – over 11,000 lessons, plus bonus gifts
And if you’re a beginner, the bundled beginner’s guide will get you off on the right foot
Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales
The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how
"There isn't one correct answer": 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I’m a professional guitar gear reviewer and these are my highest-rated lessons platforms
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
With a massive 89% discount, $99 for a year's worth of Guitar Tricks online lessons is the best way to upgrade your guitar playing this Black Friday
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
Latest Tuition
How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users
Our simple step-by-step guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer
Starting to record at home? Grab these essentials to make life a lot easier
Getting into home recording has never been easier, but apart from a DAW and a mic, what else do you need to record successfully at home? Here’s a list of those value-added extras that you may need!
10 mic tips for recording drums, piano and other instruments in your DAW
Get the right mic in the right place!
How to play a piano with both hands
Here's the simple way to get your left and right hands making beautiful music together
It's time to finally learn music theory – Start here with our basic notation overview
Learning to actually read music can open up many avenues as a musician, and it isn't as difficult as it might look…
Here's everything you need to know about keyboard sizes but were afraid to ask
Looking for the perfect keyboard? Does size really matter? 88, 49, 32?… Here’s the full guide to navigating the keys-world
6 steps for perfectly capturing a real drum performance in your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please). It's easier than you think
How to start recording pristine picked acoustic guitar in just three simple steps
You can create a great guitar track using just a single microphone and it's simpler than you think…
10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
Spruce up your chords and snazz up your scales with these simple but powerful techniques
How to use a mixing console
Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How to get recognisable pop sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
How to emulate one of Jon Hopkins' signature sonic techniques with plugins
We get creative with an effects chain inspired by Jon Hopkins, and a heavy dose of felt piano
Exploring how Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to pop with Aperture
Aperture heralded a new approach for Styles, but its sounds clearly cribbed from the minimal techno playbook
Do you want to remix faster and better? Here's 6 essential remix skills every producer should know
Get the technical know-how required to make great remixes with these essential techniques
Latest Reviews
“This will only get better over time”: Darkglass Anagram Guitar Essentials review
No longer just a bass pedal, this limited edition of the Anagram multi-effects is loaded with essential tones for us six-stringers
“Delivers impressive scale for a speaker of this size”: Eve Audio EXO 24 review
Compact desktop monitors can be a bit of a compromise. Can these new designs deliver? Let’s find out
"I do not see a lifetime in which I naturally reach the limits of what this device is capable of": Apple MacBook Pro M5 Max review
Despite a high asking price, the MacBook Pro M5 Max’ engineering proves to be far more than wallet-stretching, spec-sheet smirkery
“It improves in all the right places”: Strymon TimeLine MX review
Fifteen years on, Strymon's flagship TimeLine returns with dual engines, new delay types, a reverb, and a five-minute looper
“The ISA preamps deliver superb quality recorded tones”: Focusrite ISA C8X review
The Focusrite ISA C8X pairs two Lundahl-transformer ISA preamps with six Focusrite preamps, analogue saturation, and a built-in monitor controller
“An excellent example of the genre’s shifting atmospheric soundscapes”: EarthQuaker Devices Towers review
DOD builds on the legacy of its Rubberneck with a new analogue delay that’s sure to get your attention
"Genuinely punches above what its asking price might suggest": Patina PJ-6 offset guitar review
A solidly made, budget-friendly guitar that is looking to deliver relic'd aesthetics without the custom shop price tag
“This could well be the amp simulator to rule them all”: Line 6 Helix Stadium Native review
Line 6 Helix Stadium Native brings Agoura amp models, Proxy clones, and 48-blocks to your DAW, but is it worth the $399.99 asking price for new users?
