Robert Smith’s 2024 guitar rig flies in the face of modern guitar culture – and sounds all the more majestic for it
As The Cure return to the stage with their first album in 16 years, their leader is employing a setup that defiantly rejects ...
How vintage gear is fuelling Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt in the studio and on the road
From a ‘90s Telecaster to Hank William’s 1940s Martin D-18, it’s been an interesting year of gear for the Swedish guitarist ...
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Ultimate Gear Guide - Gibson, Epiphone, Kramer, Maestro And Mesa Boogie
Gibson continues to roll out new and exciting equipment – and not just under the Gibson name, but also via its other brands, ...
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Black Friday is fast approaching, but we think the best deals are happening right now - get $700 off a Gibson Les Paul at Guitar Center
Guitar Center's epic pre-Black Friday offering sees discounts of up to $200 off exclusive Epiphone models, 20% off select ...
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Billy Corgan on how watching Iommi taught him the key to the playing style of Eddie Van Halen
As Corgan explains, the distinctive aspect he observed of the ’Sabbath great, also shaped his understanding of players like ...
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"This is a very impressive neck experience for a guitar at this price": Harley Benton TE-62DB review review
Some elements here (tuners and pickups) reflect the price point, but the neck and overall quality of the build here are above ...
How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist
With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and ...
The five best guitar solos Joe Walsh and Don Felder performed together with the Eagles
The Eagles may not have been the edgiest band in rock and roll, but they did have two secret weapons in Joe Walsh and Don ...
A Concert for Carolina auction is underway. Here’s how you can participate
A silent auction with concert items, sports gear and more is carrying the cause onward. Auction items up for bid include the signed guitar and shirt that Eric Combs used during the show and a meet-and ...
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Fender to open Shanghai Artist Showroom in its latest high-profile move in overseas guitar markets
Two years after opening its flagship store in Tokyo, Fender has decided to further increase its presence in the Asian guitar ...
CRITICAL MASS | OPINION: Raw releases threaten legacy of a visionary on guitar, in studio
Some people believe all things are ultimately understandable -- with enough time and study, we can unravel mysteries ranging ...
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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER On The Harsh Realities Of Post-Pandemic Touring: "The Band Is The Last Person To Get Paid"
In a recent The Break Down With Nath & Johnny interview, Mastodon ’s guitarist Bill Kelliher didn’t hold back about the ...