Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto on how his playing background helps him in his role

Guitar Center’s CEO Gabe Dalporto discusses how the retail giant might have sidelined their core customer along the way – and how they plan on winning them back. The full…

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Fender Innovation. Vintage Inspiration: Introducing The New ‘American Ultra Luxe Vintage’ Guitar Range

Latest models combine modern playability with authentic vintage vibes, thanks to elements like Pure Vintage pickups, aged Heirloom™ lacquer finishes, and stainless-steel frets HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (August 12, 2025) — Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of  American Ultra Luxe Vintage. Built upon the original American Ultra II models, this new collection represents […]
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Peavey Decade Too – Josh Homme’s Secret Weapon

In its 60th Anniversary year, Peavey updates the Decade and shares Josh Homme’s “secret weapon” with the rest of us. What the Peavey Decade Too does is recreate the sound…

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JCM power with modern control? GW checks out the new Marshall JCM800 Modified amp

Guitar World’s Paul Riario heads over to Marshall HQ in NYC to demo the new Marshall JCM800 Modified. This amp delivers iconic Marshall sound with modern upgrades, including master volume,…

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Manson META Series MBM-2H Sustainiac demo – Matt Bellamy’s guitar tones on a budget

Guitar World’s Pete Emery tests the Manson META Series MBM-2H Sustainiac – the latest version of Muse frontman, Matt Bellamy’s affordable signature guitars. Full review: www.guitarworld.com/gear/manson-meta-mbm2h-sustainiac-review 00:00 – Intro 00:26…

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Headless comfort, but with a headstock? Kiesel Kyber walk-through and demo

Sleek, ergonomic and built for serious performance, the Kiesel Kyber is the brand’s most forward-thinking guitar to date. The Kyber weighs less than 6 lbs. and is packed with pro-level…

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One Mic for Amp + Acoustic? We Tried the Warm Audio Fen‑Tone

Meet the Fen-tone – a compact, pencil-style ribbon mic that brings 1950s tone into the modern studio. With a custom Japanese ribbon, Neodymium magnet, CineMag transformer, and built-in 26 dB…

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Why Every Guitarist Needs a Metronome – Practice the Right Way!

Using a metronome is a great way to improve your technique and timing – here are tips and tricks to get the most from the ticking device! For the full…

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How Guitar Center Will Win Back Guitar Players’ Trust | CEO Gabe Dalporto Interview

It’s been a tough few years for physical guitar stores and Guitar Center has certainly not been immune to the ever-shifting market landscape. Not only is CEO Gabe Dalporto working…

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Suhr Oso Short-Scale electric guitar — walk-through and demo

Paul Riario dives into the all-new Suhr Oso — a short-scale powerhouse that blends vintage vibe with modern finesse. Designed by John Suhr, the Oso reimagines a classic T with…

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