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Greg Mackintosh on the secrets behind the Paradise Lost sound and why he is still trying to learn Trouble’s tone tricks
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Paradise Lost guitarist on how '80s nightclubs shaped his style, writing guitar as a vocals, and how an old overwound Ibanez Iceman pickup was the holy grail tone on new album Ascension

PRS uses wood felled in a Category 5 hurricane for the S2 Special Semi-Hollow Reclaimed
By Jonathan Horsley published
The S2 Special Semi-Hollow Reclaimed is a limited edition electric guitar like no other, literally, with each instrument unique, and it uses exotic tonewoods salvaged and lovingly repurposed

Positive Grid unveils BIAS X, an AI-powered plugin allowing players to design tones using text and “music-to-tone” prompts
By Jonathan Horsley published
The BIAS X AI-powered guitar tone platform lets you to type in what kind of sound you like, then it designs it, and allows you to refine it. Have we officially entered the era of Chug GPT?

Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X shares details about upcoming signature Gibson – an SG like no other?
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Drills frontman and lead guitarist for the New Jersey rock legends says he is on Prototype #3 – does this suggest that we could be close to seeing the finished article sometimes soon?

"The SE Studio Standard not only looks amazing, but it also delivers an incredible playing experience that keeps you coming back for more": PRS SE Studio Standard review
By Daryl Robertson published
The SE Studio Standard promises plenty of retro charm and more tones than you'll ever need, but how does it stand up to the competition?

Thomann's Guitar Days sale just hit up to 70% off with £474 off an Epiphone semi-hollow, £132 off a Death By Audio pedal, plus loads more massive savings
By Matt McCracken published
If you're looking for a bargain on guitar gear then the Thomann Guitar Days sale is jam-packed with big discounts

Derek Trucks is one of the greatest slide players of all time – here’s how he decides when to use it
By Jonathan Horsley published
Trucks says you can be just as lyrical playing fretted – just look at what Jeff Beck did with his Strat

All Rhoads lead to California as Jackson brings one of its most-iconic metal guitars home for a high-end upgrade
By Jonathan Horsley published
A classic Jackson with a Seymour Duncan JB and ‘59 humbucker pairing, the American Series Rhoads RR24 is equally vicious with or without a Floyd, as Brandon Ellis and Jeff Loomis demonstrate...

Gibson teams up with Loog for child-friendly 3-string versions of its most famous electric guitars
By Jonathan Horsley published
Designed for kids aged three and above, these are super-accessible first guitars to give young players a start on the instrument

“It’s clear that the influence of the Custom Shop’s attention to detail is now making its way to the Mexican-made instruments”: Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Jazzmaster Road Worn review
By Daryl Robertson published
Fender proves it can do tasteful ageing without the Custom Shop price tag
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