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“At times it can really feel like more of a multi-effects pedal rather than just a straight reverb pedal”: Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss review
By Matt McCracken Published
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Adrian Smith on how Steve Harris is the secret behind Iron Maiden’s triple-guitar attack
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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MusicRadar deals of the week: Bag a whopping $499 off one of our favourite Alesis drum kits, as well as hundreds off Taylor, Gibson, and Gretsch guitars
By Daryl Robertson Published
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Bassist Carol Kaye on why she’s “turning down” her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction invitation
By Ben Rogerson Published
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EarthQuaker Devices joins forces with Rancho de la Luna for the return of a lost fuzz classic
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Jason Isbell has some advice for any young player who has just bought their first acoustic guitar
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Cornerstone’s revamped Imperium V2 is a Dumble x TS-style stompbox that really is a 2-in-1 overdrive
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Acoustic Guitars
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Jason Isbell has some advice for any young player who has just bought their first acoustic guitar
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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How an Oasis recording engineer ended up with Noel Gallagher’s Wonderwall acoustic guitar
By Will Simpson Published
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Best 3/4 acoustic guitars 2025: Portable playability from Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, and more
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Gibson has just unveiled a new Les Paul like no other
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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From Parlour to Jumbo: The beginner's guide to acoustic guitar body shapes (and which one is right for you)
By Total Guitar Published
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Gretsch drops two limited edition Jim Dandy acoustics with solid spruce tops and off-the-charts mojo
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Fender Standard Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Review
By Pete Emery Published
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Harley Benton unveils dreadnought inspired by a classic workhorse – and it is crazy affordable
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“It’s a real bow with synthetic hair on two sides and it’s capable of doing some amazing things”: Turn your acoustic guitar into a violin or cello? The Pickaso Guitar Bow might be this year’s must-have accessory for Jimmy Page superfans
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Bass Guitars
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Bassist Carol Kaye on why she’s “turning down” her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction invitation
By Ben Rogerson Published
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I Wanna be Your Man: The Bootleg Beatles are after a new Paul McCartney
By Will Simpson Published
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Fender unveils DiMarzio-loaded Strat and Jazz Bass for Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“When I'm listening to Dear Prudence, you’re aware of what the bass is doing”: Gene Simmons salutes Paul McCartney
By Paul Elliott Published
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Empress Effects unveils the Bass ParaEQ, the world’s first parametric EQ pedal designed especially for bass
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Harley Benton applies retro-classic colours to its beginner friendly short-scale JB-62CC Mini Bass
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it”: Andy Bell is confirmed for Oasis reunion line up
By Will Simpson Published
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"A versatile jack-of-all-trades, with some excellent displays of mastery at times": Fender Player II Modified Precision Bass review
By Stuart Williams Published
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Vintage mojo from a $180 beginner bass guitar? Meet the Harley Benton PB-62
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Electric Guitars
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Fender gives Richie Kotzen’s figured-maple topped MIJ signature Strat a global release
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Gibson unveils new signature ES-345 for Marcus King, and it is the evolution of a family heirloom
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Sam Ryder channels Brian May with an electric guitar performance of God Save The King, but not everyone's happy
By Will Simpson Published
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Gretsch’s unveils new MIJ high-end semi-hollows with redesigned bodies and Pro Twin Six humbuckers
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“A bold new take on a classic metal machine”: Having ridden the wave of popular demand, Jackson’s Surfcaster offset has landed – and it’s built for speed
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Orangewood teams up with TreeTone for its first-ever electric – a baritone offset semi, priced $695
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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"Up there as one of the better value for money metal guitars that you can currently buy": Spira S-450 TPP review
By Pete Emery Published
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Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr on that time he took Duane Allman’s '57 Goldtop to a Metallica show
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Fender unveils DiMarzio-loaded Strat and Jazz Bass for Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Guitar Accessories & Components
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Robbie McIntosh and Monty’s new pickup set offers best of both worlds for Esquire and Tele fans
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“Well this is a first…”: Richard Fortus says it was so hot in Saudi Arabia that his pickups melted
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“It’s a real bow with synthetic hair on two sides and it’s capable of doing some amazing things”: Turn your acoustic guitar into a violin or cello? The Pickaso Guitar Bow might be this year’s must-have accessory for Jimmy Page superfans
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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"The first thing I notice is a bit of surprise": A guitarist tries 9.5 gauge guitar strings for the first time with the new Ernie Ball Tim Henson signature set
By Pete Emery Published
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John Mayer and Ernie Ball unveil a set of acoustic guitar strings made from an all-new alloy
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Linkin Park reveal secret weapon behind their From Zero guitar tone
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Darkglass unveils multi-effects for bass with neural amp model support and 7” touchscreen
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Seymour Duncan unveils the Jazzmaster Silencer, drop-in pickups to soup-up your offset
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Black Fountain is a oil can delay emulation packed with modern features
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Guitar Amps
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Supro teams up with Two Notes for the Airwave, a vintage-voiced 25W tube combo with onboard cab sims
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Best acoustic guitar amp 2025: Amplify your acoustic with a top-rated amp
By Jonathan Horsley Last updated
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Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Laney unveils the IR-equipped 120W Supertop head with onboard effects and matching cabs
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Kemper promises more power, flexibility and effects from refreshed and souped-up Profiler Mk2 series
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Joe Bonamassa on how to choose the right amp for a gig
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Best amp modellers 2025: High-tech tone solutions for all guitarists
By Matt McCracken Last updated
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Victory Amps has reimagined Pete Honore’s Deputy tube amp as a super-portable lunchbox head
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“It’s honestly got me thinking hard about adding one to my own studio set up”: Two Notes Reload II review
By Matt McCracken Published
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Guitar Pedals
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“At times it can really feel like more of a multi-effects pedal rather than just a straight reverb pedal”: Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss review
By Matt McCracken Published
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EarthQuaker Devices joins forces with Rancho de la Luna for the return of a lost fuzz classic
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Cornerstone’s revamped Imperium V2 is a Dumble x TS-style stompbox that really is a 2-in-1 overdrive
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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$2,000 for a $69 Klon clone? Some people are selling Behringer’s Centaur Overdrive for crazy money
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Keeley Electronics’ Manis Overdrive remixes the Klon recipe for those who don’t like the original
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“For the record, I have never been consulted in any way about this pedal, it has never been authorised by me”: Bill Finnegan sues Behringer parent company over Klon Centaur clone
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Mad Professor's refreshed D-style overdrive pedal is here – with improved clarity and dynamics
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“A sandbox for experimentation”: Donner x Third Man Hardware Triple Threat review
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Guitar Plugins
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Universal Audio releases its UAFX Woodrow '55 pedal as a plugin, putting an "American classic" in your DAW
By Matt Mullen Published
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IK Multimedia has just made its digital guitar tone ecosystem easier to manage with the Tonex Editor
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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RePedal is a free ‘AI guitar pedal maker’ that creates a new stompbox every time you click it
By Ben Rogerson Published
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IK Multimedia teams up with Firewind guitarist and ex-Ozzy guitarist Gus G for signature Tonex suite
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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The Roland Jazz Chorus and its "king of clean" guitar tone is coming to a DAW near you
By Andy Jones Published
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Nail Kurt Cobain's sound as Nirvana tone guru Aaron Rash releases The Nevermind Sessions IR bundle
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Grab a whole lot of plugins for a bargain price: These are the Cyber Monday software bundle deals not to miss
By Si Truss Published
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"Universal Audio's Dream '65 Fender Deluxe plugin is so good I've started playing through it more than my amp": and it's still more than half-price this Black Friday weekend
By Rob Laing Published
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IK Multimedia teams up with Alex Lifeson for TONEX collection featuring four of his favourite amps
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Guitar Rigs
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Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Kemper promises more power, flexibility and effects from refreshed and souped-up Profiler Mk2 series
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Neural DSP gives the Nano Cortex an almighty power-up with free NanOS 2.0.0 system update
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Two Notes promises a “watershed” in tube amp control with the Torpedo Reload II reactive load box
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Tone King offers up boutique tube amp tones for your pedalboard with the Imperial Preamp pedal
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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“Perfect for that '80s arena-rock vibe”: MXR Rockman X100 pedal review
By Trevor Curwen Published
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Pedal power to go? Harley Benton unveils two high-powered budget power bricks with onboard batteries
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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IK Multimedia has just made its digital guitar tone ecosystem easier to manage with the Tonex Editor
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Steve Vai’s favourite amp brand Synergy unveils a 20W “preamp module platform” with onboard IRs
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Ukuleles
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Harley Benton’s DIY Kit Challenge is now open and there are prizes to be won
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Best ukuleles 2025: Top acoustic ukes and the best electric ukuleles for all
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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This UK man vowed to play ukulele again for the NHS hospital staff who helped save his fingers after a horrific accident – now he's fulfilled his promise
By Rob Laing Published
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Best beginner ukuleles 2025: Top entry-level ukuleles for kids and adults
By Chris Corfield Last updated
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Guitar Center surprises Southwest Airlines passengers to Hawaii with inflight ukulele lessons
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Fender reveals new look California Coast Series ukuleles
By Rod Brakes Published
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Harley Benton unveils a pair of budget and travel friendly ukuleles just in time for summer holiday season
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Harley Benton's new ukulele is a solid (mahogany) deal at £29 / €35
By Rob Laing Published
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Black Friday Ukulele deal: All Ukutune ukes now half price
By James Farmer Published
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More about Guitars
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Cornerstone’s revamped Imperium V2 is a Dumble x TS-style stompbox that really is a 2-in-1 overdrive
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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$2,000 for a $69 Klon clone? Some people are selling Behringer’s Centaur Overdrive for crazy money
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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Fender gives Richie Kotzen’s figured-maple topped MIJ signature Strat a global release
By Jonathan Horsley Published
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