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“Scott Gorham and Phil Lynott were taken aback that I wouldn’t party with them. I stayed in my room at the hotel. I got to the studio on time. I was trying to make a point”: Brian Robertson knows what Thin Lizzy lost when he left
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Half of the classic-era twin guitar attack discusses how the iconic sound was built, his relationships with his bandmates after he left, his forensic approach to modding Kirk Hammett Les Pauls to look like Peter Green’s Greeny, and why he couldn’t play the real thing
"A successful first foray into amp and effects modeler floorboards for the firm, which has a really bright future in the space": Blackstar ID:X Floor One review
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Blackstar becomes the latest in a long line of companies to develop a floorboard-based amp modeler rig solution – and it's gone about it in the perfect way
The Best Electric Guitar Strings: Tone and Value Compared
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Let's look at the best electric guitar strings for your axe. Do you go light or heavy? Cheap or expensive? Here are your options. The post The Best Electric Guitar Strings: Tone and Value Compared appeared first on gearnews.com.
“If you play blues right all the time, you’re wrong”: Buddy Guy and his Sinners co-star play Tiny Desk concert
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Merging classics with cuts from the record-breaking film, Guy and Miles Caton deliver a supremely soulful set
“It was like, ‘Congratulations, you just bought Leo Fender’s company. Now you gotta learn how to make guitars’”: The origins of Ernie Ball Music Man – and how it all started with a bass
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The StingRay was worked on by Sterling Ball, Leo Fender and others, initially under the Music Man brand name
Neve 88M MK2: Route Your DAW Signals Through Neve Preamps
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Neve 88M MK2 is the latest version of the compact USB audio interface with some exciting additional features for DAW integration and reamping. The post Neve 88M MK2: Route Your DAW Signals Through Neve Preamps appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dawesome LOVE 2: More Granular Power
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Dawesome LOVE 2 is the latest version of the versatile granular multi-effects plugin with a curated range of over 20 distinctive effects modules. The post Dawesome LOVE 2: More Granular Power appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I wanted to take old garbage octaves from our past and make my version”: JHS Pedals’ first-ever octaver is imperfect and unpredictable – and that’s the whole point
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The all-analog stompbox draws from octaves of old for a purposefully imperfect pedal that puts up a fight
“It was the most coveted guitar chair in rock. I adored Edward’s playing, so I understood that people would be skeptical”: How Steve Vai lived his ultimate guitar rockstar fantasy on David Lee Roth’s Eat ’Em and Smile
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Working with David Lee Roth was like "being strapped to a rocket made of charisma and fueled by tequila” – and the music was pretty fun, too
Thomann Customer Stories: Share Your Personal Music Story and Win Great Prizes
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With Thomann Customer Stories, Thomann is looking for your story. Apply now for the chance to win vouchers and take part in a professional feature production. The post Thomann Customer Stories: Share Your Personal Music Story and Win Great Prizes appeared first on gearnews.com.
Producing Electro: 3 Hardware Tools for a Perfect Match
🗓️ February 27, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Discover what you need for producing electro that still sounds futuristic in 2026. Three core pieces of gear plus smart alternatives create the perfect match. The post Producing Electro: 3 Hardware Tools for a Perfect Match appeared first on gearnews.com.
JHS Pedals Double Dragon: Analog & Wild Octaver!
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The JHS Pedals Double Dragon Lo-Fi Octave Device is a fully analog classic octave-divider The post JHS Pedals Double Dragon: Analog & Wild Octaver! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control?
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
You don’t have to give up DJing. Here’s how to tackle DJ subscription fatigue head-on. The post Are DJ Subscriptions Out of Control? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It didn’t sound like a big guitar song, so I wound up playing keyboards. Eddie Van Halen played keyboards on Jump, so I figured I could too”: How Billy Idol seized upon the success of Rebel Yell – and Linn Drums – to take his sound to new frontiers
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Steve Stevens remembers the early days of true international stardom, when he and Billy Idol utilized their creative freedom and exciting new tech to make a very different kind of record
"Easily one of the most desirable electric guitars under $1,000 that I've played": Eastman FullerTone Offset '62 review
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The latest FullerTone design might just be the best yet, and a big statement from Eastman
“For me, it seemed better with Firebirds”: The tuning change that lead to Warren Haynes retiring his Gibson SG
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The SG was one of Haynes' go-to Gov’t Mule guitar until it was forced into an early retirement
Arturia KeyStep 37 Mk.2 – Review
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The KeyStep 37 Mk.2 expands on one of Arturia's most loved performance controllers with new features and improved workflows. The post Arturia KeyStep 37 Mk.2 – Review appeared first on gearnews.com.
“In music videos, we all know it’s just miming. But social media videos? That is extreme dishonesty”: We asked what constitutes “fake” guitar playing – here’s what you had to say
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
It seems many of you came to an agreement on where to draw the line
“We’re not going to import loads of low-end guitars, slap our name on and sell them. We actually design the musical experience to be a great one”: Andy Powers on the evolution of Taylor acoustics, and the promise and challenge of exploring new tonewoods
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A dedicated luthier, Taylor CEO and “Geppetto,” Powerstalks Gold Label guitars, urban-harvested wood, Action Control necks and where the company is headed in 2026 and beyond
Rig Rundown: MIRADOR
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
MIRADOR formed out of the shared passion for good ol’ classic rock ’n’ roll held by Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin. The trans-Atlantic band took their blazing, bluesy rock out on the road, and before their show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, Kiszka, Turpin, and tech Johnny Meyer led PG’s John Bohlinger through the vintage axes and amps they’re using to keep rock alive.Brought to you by D’Addario.The UnderdogThe paint’s been completely stripped from this workhouse 1970 Gi...
LEWITT MTP 5: Get the LEWITT Sound on Stage
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The LEWITT MTP 5 is a handheld dynamic microphone designed for live vocals with rugged construction and enhanced feedback rejection. The post LEWITT MTP 5: Get the LEWITT Sound on Stage appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I found out some of my favorite star players didn’t actually know much at all”: The realization that ended Jason Richardson’s obsession with music theory
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The ex-All That Remains shredder shares his journey from marking his music theory classmates’ papers to realizing that sometimes you just need to play what sounds good
Bitwig Studio 6 Leaves Beta: Official Release on March 11 with Major Feature Upgrade
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Bitwig Studio 6 introduces a new interface, automation clips, and clip aliases, bringing a fresh breath of air the creative DAW and a faster workflow! The post Bitwig Studio 6 Leaves Beta: Official Release on March 11 with Major Feature Upgrade appeared first on gearnews.com.
Tone King Royalist Tube Preamp: 3 British Amp Voices
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
New Tone King Royalist featuring a Zero Watt Power Amp, three switchable eras of classic gain, and premium OwnHammer IRs. The post Tone King Royalist Tube Preamp: 3 British Amp Voices appeared first on gearnews.com.
Techno Legends Use This Gear: Charlotte de Witte — Acid Pressure and Peak-Time Precision
🗓️ February 26, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Charlotte de Witte drives her peak-time sound with a 909, a 303, and razor-sharp control over build-ups and tension. The post Techno Legends Use This Gear: Charlotte de Witte — Acid Pressure and Peak-Time Precision appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Belying its stately, muted aesthetic, this is surely the most vicious artist series model in the Gibson catalog”: Gibson Mark Morton Les Paul Modern Quilt review
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Lamb of God riff-master Mark Morton's Les Paul has been years in the making, subject to brutal road-testing, featuring a hot custom-wound humbucker pairing, but it's finally here
Elektron Syntakt Update Leak: Are Samples Coming to Syntakt?
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Elektron Syntakt owners can look forward to a new firmware update. It looks like the Syntakt will be getting a sample playback machine! The post Elektron Syntakt Update Leak: Are Samples Coming to Syntakt? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice
Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows Users: Not Willing to Join the Mac Cult?
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Do you like some of Logic Pro's features and workflow, but aren't keen on buying a Mac just to run it? Here are some Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows. The post Logic Pro Alternatives for Windows Users: Not Willing to Join the Mac Cult? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“The Six Feet Under gig was a fast ticket into touring. One of the first shows was in front of 45,000 people. I was used to playing for 20-30 people”: YouTube star, entrepreneur, go-to death metal guitarist… Inside the unstoppable rise of Ola Englund
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The affable Swede on how he got his big break in Six Feet Under, the amps that make him feel “terrible” about his playing, and how he found YouTube success by being himself. As for Solar Guitars? Why not make the guitars himself?
Gretsch Streamliner: 3 Vintage White Models
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Gretsch Streamliner Collection adds new Vintage White finish for the G2622TG, G2420TG, and G2655TG The post Gretsch Streamliner: 3 Vintage White Models appeared first on gearnews.com.
Metallica "Life Burns Faster" Live At Sphere
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Following months of relentless rumors and fever pitch speculation, it was announced today that Metallica will debut its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly-anticipated eight show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31, 2026 — and will continue the No Repeat Weekend tradition that began with the 2023 kick-off of the band’s M72 World Tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday throughout the course of the run. Two-night...
“A flamboyant guitar suited to a flamboyant performer”: T-Bone Walker’s Gibson ES-5N helped give rise to electric blues – and it’s been listed for $2 million
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The workhorse guitar from the blues pioneer was thought to be lost forever until its recent re-emergence
“In ’73 it was listed in Melody Maker for £400. Glad you enjoyed it”: Phil Manzanera finally finds out the real story behind his iconic Firebird – 50 years after he bought it
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The guitar’s previous owner has explained his side of the story
RANE SYSTEM ONE Now Has Serato DJ Pro Compatibility
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Switch seamlessly between USB, SD card, streaming, and now Serato DJ Pro with RANE SYSTEM ONE. The post RANE SYSTEM ONE Now Has Serato DJ Pro Compatibility appeared first on gearnews.com.
As a life-long Foo Fighters fanatic, I've spent years decoding Dave Grohl’s stadium-sized wall of sound – here are the 5 essential pedals you need to nail his tone
🗓️ February 25, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Ever wondered what pedals Dave Grohl uses live? Well, these are the stomps that power the Foo Fighters from Boss, ProCo, MXR, and more