When people think about guitars built for heavy metal, Gretsch is rarely the first name that comes to mind. Under the broader Fender umbrella, brands like Charvel, Jackson, and EVH have long dominated the world of aggressive high-gain guitars and modern metal
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When discussing the pioneers of thrash metal, legendary bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Exodus immediately come to mind. Whether the genre can truly be credited to one individual remains a topic of endless debate — but Megadeth drummer Dir
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Fender’s newly appointed CEO, Edward “Bud Cole,” has emphasized that the company carries a moral responsibility toward its players — and that this belief is central to the way he leads the iconic brand. Cole stepped into the CEO role in January, succeeding And
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Rock history is full of unforgettable performances, but the 1992 tribute concert for Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium stands in a league of its own. Among its most talked-about moments was the bold and emotional set delivered by Nuno Bettencourt and Extreme
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One of the guitar world’s most heavily discussed rumors has finally become reality: Mateus Asato has officially joined Fender as an artist. And alongside the announcement, the acclaimed guitarist may have also offered fans their very first glimpse at a future
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Jackson Officially Unveils Misha Mansoor’s Long-Awaited Surfcaster After nearly two years of anticipation, Jackson has finally unveiled the official release of the Misha Mansoor Surfcaster — a guitar that has become one of the most talked-about offset designs
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The boutique guitar world has a compelling new name to watch. Revered luthier Levi Perry, formerly of the Fender Custom Shop, has officially stepped away from the iconic company to launch his own guitar brand — Gavilan Guitars. And the debut model is already t
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PRS Guitars has officially revealed its second baritone model created together with global singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The new instrument arrives under the name PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone, continuing the collaboration between the British a
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“When the Guitar Flew Up, I Thought, ‘That Looks Incredible.’ On the Way Down I Was Thinking, ‘What Have I Done?!’” — Joe Perry on the Gibson Les Paul Junior That Refused to Die Aerosmith legend Joe Perry reflects on his iconic black Gibson Les Paul Junior, th
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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has shared one of the most personal and emotional explanations yet regarding his departure from the legendary metal band. According to the musician, addiction struggles played a major role in his decision to leave the gro
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Innovative ideas in the world of guitar accessories don’t appear very often, but Adam Hall Cables may have just introduced one of the smartest solutions gigging musicians have seen in years. The company’s brand-new Flipjack cable can instantly transform from a
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The world of compact guitar practice amplifiers has entered a completely new era. The new Blackstar Beam Mini proves that small dimensions no longer mean compromised tone. This ultra-portable amp delivers surprisingly huge sound along with modern technology th
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