Rex Brown: Five Things We Learned from His Ernie Ball ‘String Theory’ Episode
String Theory is a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music’s most influential and innovative guitar players. In the latest episode, Pantera and…
Read more »The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli, Dave Rosser and Jon Skibic Talk New Album, ‘In Spades’
The Afghan Whigs‘ spellbinding new album, In Spades, which will be released May 5, is the long-awaited followup to their internationally acclaimed Do to the Beast (2014). The album, which was written and…
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Magnatone Introduces Varsity Reverb Amplifier
Magnatone has announced its new Varsity Reverb amplifier. From the company: The Varsity is quickly becoming a favorite amplifier for gigging guitarists (ask Jeff Beck). Now there’s an even more…
Read more »Hear "Grandview" by John Mellencamp Featuring Izzy Stradlin
Izzy Stradlin, the occasionally reclusive former Guns N’ Roses guitarist and co-founder, has turned up on John Mellencamp’s rootsy new album, Sad Clowns & Hillbillies, which was released last month….
Read more »Gina Sicilia Premieres New Song, “I’ll Stand Up”
You like the blues? I like the blues. And I like it even more when it’s delivered by the supremely capable and talented Gina Sicilia. Her new album, Tug of…
Read more »Want to Write a Masterpiece? Here Are Some Chord Progressions to Get You Started
There are basically three schools of thought on songwriting. First you have those who believe that “either you have it or you don’t.” In other words, songwriters are born, not…
Read more » Geppetto Guitars Introduces Nomad Humbucker
Geppetto Guitars is happy to introduce its new vintage-style, scatterwound humbucker pickup, The Nomad. The Nomad is the first pickup to pay homage to the Dry Z pickup and is…
Read more »Rumor Mill: Will Led Zeppelin Reunite for Desert Trip 2017?
There’s a rumor going around—and that’s all it is at this point, folks (a rumor)—that Led Zeppelin will reunite for this year’s Desert Trip Festival in southern California. Feel Numb first…
Read more » Sweetwater Launches Newly Enhanced Guitar Gallery
Sweetwater, the Number 1 online retailer of musical instruments and audio gear in the US, has launched a new version of its world-class online Guitar Gallery. Significant enhancements build upon…
Read more »Today’s Tone Comparison: Singlecut Vs. Doublecut Gibson Les Paul
Hey, guys. As you might know by now, guitarist Darrell Braun is one of the internet’s go-to gents when it comes to comparing the tones of electric guitars. Sometimes the…
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