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“A very versatile wah pedal that has you covered for whatever style of music you play”: Dunlop Cry Baby BB535 Reissue review
🗓️ August 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility
“I was a session guitarist for a bit, which is unbelievable because I can’t read music. I used to pretend to flip the music sheets during sessions!” Dan Hawkins says it’s a miracle The Darkness have survived so long
🗓️ August 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
His most prized Gibson was made for Jimmy Page and contains an Angus Young pickup. He knows the difference between opening for Metallica and Iron Maiden. He knows kids hate AI. And there’s one thing that he can’t tell you for legal reasons
Learn the all-purpose passing chord – the get-out-of-jail-free hack used by everyone from Kurt Cobain to Billie Joe Armstrong
🗓️ August 16, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
You’ve heard it in Smells Like Teen Spirit and countless other grunge and punk classics. You may even already be doing it…
Scintillate, VxBx, Parrot: Free Plugins of the Week
🗓️ August 16, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The results of the KVR Developer Challenge 2026 are in! This year's winners are Scintillate, VxBx, and Parrot – three free plugins for creative sound design! The post Scintillate, VxBx, Parrot: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com.
“It changed what we thought was possible for electric guitars”: How a $20 box designed for cheap speakers became the secret weapon behind Metallica’s massive Black Album guitar sounds
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
How the SRS WOW Thing became an unlikely studio must-have, proving that how tools are used is more important than what tools are used
Celebrating the SEM Filter: 5 Ways to Get That Smooth Oberheim Filter Sound
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Oberheim SEM filter is a beautiful and flexible thing. Let’s celebrate the classic topology and explore five ways to get it into your own productions. The post Celebrating the SEM Filter: 5 Ways to Get That Smooth Oberheim Filter Sound appeared first on gearnews.com.
“One of the most impressive designs we’ve encountered in quite a while”: Valiant Mercury Distressed review
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane
How rhythm and lead techniques can combine for the ultimate blues solo – especially in a trio
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
This lesson presents an improvised blues solo as a launchpad for your own improv
“He couldn’t resist the offer to trade it for the car of his dreams”: The story of Danny Gatton’s strange, magical ’53 Telecaster – and where it is today
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
With a Willie Nelson autograph carved into the finish and a mount for a “Magic Dingus Box” controller, “The Telemaster”’s #1 was truly one-of-a-kind
“Ever since seeing Kiki Wong play it at Lollapalooza we want one bad”: My pick of the best new guitar gear launched this week – featuring a Dimebag-approved classic, Bonamassa signature acoustics and quite possibly the future of the S-style
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Big new drops from Martin, MXR, Fender and more
Deals of the Week: Guitar Gear Deals including Orange, Fender, and more!
🗓️ August 15, 2026 | Source: Gear News
This weeks deal offering savings on Orange Amplification, D'Angelico Guitars, Fender, and Digitech/DOD. The post Deals of the Week: Guitar Gear Deals including Orange, Fender, and more! appeared first on gearnews.com.
"It may not be perfect, but it is a bargain": Valeton GP-5 review
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Valeton takes the miniature to the extreme with a fully capable amp modeler and multi-effects – with NAM compatibility to boot
“One of the secrets that they will deny to this day was that they could not come up with the sound that I wanted”: Why Ritchie Blackmore’s iconic Marshall stacks were actually Vox amps in disguise
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Back in the ’70s, the Deep Purple guitarist was on the hunt for a specific sound, look and wattage, so the Marshall team found a way to get the best of all worlds (even if it meant using a rivals’ components)
KORG Poly-800: Classic Gear – The Affordable ’80s Poly
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The KORG Poly-800 is about as ‘80s as they come. Here’s how it broke the $1000 price barrier and became a runaway hit. The post KORG Poly-800: Classic Gear – The Affordable ’80s Poly appeared first on gearnews.com.
"Technically speaking, there are infinite notes available to us. The problem is we can’t hear all of them": Decoding the notes between the notes – the ultimate guide to microtonal guitar
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Ready for a math and history lesson? We break down microtonal music’s mind-bending tones for the modern guitar player
“At this price point, there is no room for anything other than excellence, and despite a few niggles, that is what this guitar delivers”: Gibson ES-335 ‘50s review
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335
Guitar Case Guide: Should You Buy Soft or Hard?
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Guitar cases are vital for instrument care. Do you invest, or should you cheap out? Check out this guide to find what works for you. The post Guitar Case Guide: Should You Buy Soft or Hard? appeared first on gearnews.com.
“When I saw he was the one buying it, it made selling it feel a little better”: Country star surprises seller as he personally shows up to buy Facebook Marketplace find
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Jacksonville singer-songwriter Riley Green shrugged off his rising fame to personally collect the Gibson J-45
Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha: “Designs that symbolize its unique world”
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics
“We were opening for ZZ Top at Madison Square Garden. I told the guys, ‘I’ll go out there and blow for 60 seconds, then we’ll go into the first tune.’ I hit the first chord and my Marshall blew up”: Richie Sambora on Bon Jovi's nightmare arena debut
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Reflecting on the experience decades later, Sambora said that – embarrassing as they are in the moment – mishaps like that are “what shape you as a pro”
“When I heard Anna play, I thought, ‘How the hell is that sound coming out of a22-year-old’s fingers?’” Alice Cooper’s guitar trio on how a wunderkind from England replaced Nita Strauss – and tackled the Godfather of Shock Rock’s most challenging tracks
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Not just anyone could fill Strauss’ shoes in Alice Cooper’s band. In this GW exclusive, Coop’s longtime sidemen reveal how Anna Cara scored shock-rock’s biggest gig
“He stopped me after 15 seconds, visibly irritated, before grabbing my hand and filing down my nails to a good angle”: How Angine de Poitrine’s eccentric guitar teacher shaped their oddball sound
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The “highly strung” Frank Zappa nut was an imposing figure, but a guitar hero in his students’ eyes
Nobels REV-mini pedal: New 3-in-1 Stereo Reverb Announced
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Nobels has just announced the new REV-mini, a feature packed stereo reverb The post Nobels REV-mini pedal: New 3-in-1 Stereo Reverb Announced appeared first on gearnews.com.
Suno Studio 2.0: MIDI, a Chat Bar, and Custom Plugins Land in the Browser-Based DAW
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Suno Studio 2.0 brings MIDI, a chat bar, and custom plugins to the browser-based DAW. But does this shift the creative work away from actually playing music? The post Suno Studio 2.0: MIDI, a Chat Bar, and Custom Plugins Land in the Browser-Based DAW appeared first on gearnews.com.
Big Guitar Tone 2026: Why Does a Guitar Actually Sound Huge?
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Big guitar tone: a Les Paul with humbuckers, a 100-watt tube amp, a 4x12 cab, and plenty of gain? That's not always the whole story. The post Big Guitar Tone 2026: Why Does a Guitar Actually Sound Huge? appeared first on gearnews.com.
Producing IDM: 3 Tools for Complex Beats and Glitches – Perfect Match!
🗓️ August 14, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Producing IDM gets a serious boost with these three hardware tools that complement each other perfectly. A genuine Perfect Match! The post Producing IDM: 3 Tools for Complex Beats and Glitches – Perfect Match! appeared first on gearnews.com.
"From tone sweetening to pushing a clean amp into full-on chaotic saturation, there isn’t a bad sound here": Attic Audio Putty Saturation Preamp review
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Delivering always-on tone-boosting and heavy, saturated fuzz, this overdrive pedal proves there's still plenty of room for innovation
“We didn’t recognize him immediately – honestly thought it was James McCartney for a minute”: How a vintage guitar store in Malta landed Lewis Capaldi a rare Gibson acoustic
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The guitar boutique’s co-founder, Andrew Francica, recounts the time that the Scottish superstar randomly walked into his store before a festival appearance
5 of the Best DJ Headphones for 2026
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Whether you’re a beginner spinner or a chief party rocker, these are five of the best DJ headphones for 2026. The post 5 of the Best DJ Headphones for 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com.
Martin 00-18 & 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa signature models
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Martin and Joe Bonamassa team up for two signature models inspired by his prized 1937 Martin 00-18 pre-war classic. The post Martin 00-18 & 00-10E Retro Joe Bonamassa signature models appeared first on gearnews.com.
“I had this gig with Slash. I didn’t have a guitar at my house, but Martin had just sent these two over…” Joe Bonamassa has a new Martin signature– and he's already played it live with a guitar legend
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Two new models are inspired by Bonamassa’s prized 1937 00-18 Shade-Top
“I’ve tested my fair share of import guitars – this Hawk flies above the rest”: Washburn Hawk review
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
There’s plenty to love about this refreshed reissue of Washburn's original Hawk guitar
Why Jeff Beck said no to replacing Eric Clapton in the Bluesbreakers: “He called my mum several times. She said, ‘That John Mayall sounds very nice!’”
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Beck was asked to follow Slowhand’s footsteps out of the Yardbirds and into the Bluesbreakers before he decided to go solo
“I was just stroking Hamer, to be honest!” Brad Gillis on the story behind his 1985 custom Hamer S-style
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
We revisit February 1989, when Brad Gillis and Jeff Watson of Night Ranger appeared on the hot-pink cover of GW
Ritchie Blackmore reunites with Deep Purple for the first time in 33 years – watch him play Smoke on the Water
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The rock guitar legend announced he’d hatched surprise plans to join the band on stage earlier this year
Suno x BMG: AI Music Platform Strikes Its 2nd important Major Label Licensing Deal
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Suno x BMG: After Warner, BMG becomes the second major rightsholder to sign a licensing deal with the AI music platform. Universal and Sony are still suing. The post Suno x BMG: AI Music Platform Strikes Its 2nd important Major Label Licensing Deal appeared first on gearnews.com.