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The real story behind Green Day’s iconic Dookie tone
🗓️ October 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Billie Joe Armstrong’s legendary modded Marshall emerged from a tone lineage that spans Eddie Van Halen, Metallica and Steve Lukather
Mark Bryan on Hootie & The Blowfish’s rocket-ship success, and hanging with Eddie Van Halen
🗓️ October 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The hit-making guitarist, who once hoped to share a twin-guitar team with Darius Rucker, still leans on the cherry Les Paul Standard from the Cracked Rear View days, and still pines for his stolen Mesa/Boogie...
Don’t be intimidated by acoustic bluegrass – this lesson is the perfect primer (just watch out for the F6/9!)
🗓️ October 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Bluegrass folk blues can take many forms, incorporating influences from both sides of the Atlantic, but it all comes down to two hands and the acoustic guitar
The best guitar gear launched this week, ft. one of John Mayer’s favorite amp heads and the world’s tiniest six-string bass
🗓️ October 03, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Strymon, Gretsch, Jackson and more have ensured it’s been a bumper week in the world of guitar gear
Amon Amarth, A Perfect Circle, The Arson Choir & More Added to Metal Injection's Top Tracks of the Week
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Also including picks from TEMIC and Dead Poet Society. The post Amon Amarth, A Perfect Circle, The Arson Choir & More Added to Metal Injection's Top Tracks of the Week appeared first on Metal Injection.
“If I don’t know it’s me I think, ‘Damn, that's pretty good. Wonder who that is?’ Then when I realize it’s me I kind of want to throw up”: Chet Atkins was his own harshest critic and hated what he played
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Atkins was one of the greatest of all time and yet he was never satisfied. We guitar players can be too hard on ourselves
5 of the Best Samplers with Analog Filters
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters. The post 5 of the Best Samplers with Analog Filters appeared first on gearnews.com.
HeadRush FRFR-12 review
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
One of the originators of the guitar-focused FRFR speaker finally gets around to updating its offering
Watch: Metallica Play First Show in Las Vegas Sphere Residency, See Visuals + Setlist
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
The first of over twenty shows. The post Watch: Metallica Play First Show in Las Vegas Sphere Residency, See Visuals + Setlist appeared first on Metal Injection.
Beautiful Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Tracks to Make You Cry
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Beautiful chord progressions can make guitar playing so much more emotive. Here are 5 songs that really pull on your heartstrings. The post Beautiful Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Tracks to Make You Cry appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dean parent company ordered to pay Gibson more than $4 million in legal costs
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
After losing its battle over trademark infringement, Armadillo, the company that owns Dean, must foot the bill for Gibson’s legal campaign
Polyphia Releases Hypnotic New Single “With Eyes to See”
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Premier Guitar
Today, the genre-defying instrumental rock innovators Polyphia release the hypnotic new track “With Eyes To See” with an accompanying music video. This is the third single off their highly anticipated fifth full-length studio album Be Not Afraid out October 23rd with Rise Records.The accompanying music video mirrors the track's hypnotic pull, layering mesmerizing visuals with flashes of a world turned inside out. It’s interwoven with glimpses of redacted Epstein files and world destruction, grou...
sE Electronics V8: A Premium Stage Mic with a “Finished” Sound Profile
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The sE Electronics V8 is a new handheld dynamic mic for live vocal performance with a next-generation capsule that keeps vocals in the spotlight. The post sE Electronics V8: A Premium Stage Mic with a “Finished” Sound Profile appeared first on gearnews.com.
I've spent hundreds of hours tracking guitars, and with up to 50% off in Sweetwater's studio and recording sale, here's what I'd buy
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Sweetwater's latest sale delivers huge savings on everything from audio interfaces to legendary microphones
The Weekly Injection: New Releases From AMON AMARTH, IMMINENCE, and More Out This Week – 10.2
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Metal Injection
Plus releases from Dead Poet Society, Dissimulator, Frozen Crown, Haywire, Lustmord Lombardo, Temic, and To The Grave. The post The Weekly Injection: New Releases From AMON AMARTH, IMMINENCE, and More Out This Week – 10.2 appeared first on Metal Injection.
Carlos Alomar on his ’80s adventures with Paul McCartney and the making of Press to Play
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Bowie favorite Carlos Alomar on how to bond with ex-Beatles – and the making of Paul McCartney’s 1986 album, Press to Play
Is this Glaswegian folk maestro the heir to Bert Jansch’s crown? Meet the preternaturally gifted Sam Grassie
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
If you’ve hankered for the unvarnished, beautiful acoustic sounds of the ’60s British folk scene, you really need to check out Sam Grassie, one of the most authentic, beguiling folk guitar talents we’ve heard in a long time
Jim Root responds to backlash for Slipknot taking Marilyn Manson on tour
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Fans have questioned Manson’s place on the bill for Slipknot’s stadium shows following allegations from multiple women accusing him of sexual misconduct
Focusrite, Novation, and ADAM Audio: Studio Deals Special Now with up to 23% Off!
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Focusrite Scarlett interfaces, Novation Launchpads, and ADAM monitors are on sale until October 7. The post Focusrite, Novation, and ADAM Audio: Studio Deals Special Now with up to 23% Off! appeared first on gearnews.com.
Chip Sound of the 1990s with Hardware in 2026: Way More Than Retro! – Perfect Match
🗓️ October 02, 2026 | Source: Gear News
New hardware brings the chip sound of the 1990s into your studio. Perfect for fans of C64, SEGA, Nintendo, and SoundBlaster. Seriously fun. The post Chip Sound of the 1990s with Hardware in 2026: Way More Than Retro! – Perfect Match appeared first on gearnews.com.
Mix Bus Plugins: Processors for Channel Groups and Your Main Stereo Bus
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
Using mix bus plugins has become an essential part of modern music production, but with so many options available, where do you start? The post Mix Bus Plugins: Processors for Channel Groups and Your Main Stereo Bus appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dimebag Darrell’s confidential guitar designs could become a reality
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Until very recently, Dimebag’s longtime girlfriend and estate trustee, Rita Haney, was the only one who had seen these designs
Guitar Summit 2026: 10 highlights from Europe's biggest guitar show
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Players from across the globe united under one roof to share their combined passion for the guitar, and what a show it was...
CHOMPI as a Free Plugin, a Waldorf Wave for your DAW, and a big Coral Update: Synth Journal
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
CHOMPI is now open-source – and it immediately gets turned into a free plugin. Also: a Waldorf Wave emulator and a huge update for OXI Coral. The post CHOMPI as a Free Plugin, a Waldorf Wave for your DAW, and a big Coral Update: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com.
Novation FLpad: New Grid Controllers Turn FL Studio into a Hybrid Groovebox
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The new Novation FLpad and FLpad Mini are the first purpose-built grid controllers for FL Studio, offering a groovebox-like workflow with the Channel Rack. The post Novation FLpad: New Grid Controllers Turn FL Studio into a Hybrid Groovebox appeared first on gearnews.com.
"If you live to chug, you’ll find a lot to love here": Cort KX500 Baritone review
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Cort’s new KX500 Baritone is a lightweight, low-action six-string built squarely for modern metal with Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a 28-inch scale
The hottest bass gear of the month, including the smallest signature bass money can buy
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
September’s bass arrivals are led by two 6-string artist models, while Ashdown shifts its focus from bass amps to bass guitars
Joe Bonamassa: Unfiltered: AI, Clapton, B.B. King, & Buddy Guy
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Trust In Shredding
Joe Bonamassa Unfiltered: AI, Clapton, B.B. King, & Buddy Guy Joe Bonamassa Modern Blues-Rock Titan, Master Collector & Virtuosic Guitar Icon Biography & Career Overview Born May 8, 1977, in New Hartford, New York, Joe Bonamassa is one of the most prolific, commercially successful, and technically accomplished blues-rock guitarists of the modern era. Recognized as a child prodigy, he began playing guitar at age four and famously opened approximately twenty ...
How to make your guitar look and sound more vintage – for very little money
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Era-specific parts, upgrades and mods can make all the difference
Gretsch Limited Edition Quilt Classic Falcon: The Semi-Hollow to End All Semi-Hollows
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
With the Limited Edition Quilt Classic Falcon, Gretsch pays tribute to the legendary White Falcon model with a new color and the same timeless design. The post Gretsch Limited Edition Quilt Classic Falcon: The Semi-Hollow to End All Semi-Hollows appeared first on gearnews.com.
“Amazon got two takedown orders”: Fender has hit 60 firms with cease-and-desists
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The world’s biggest online retailer is one of 60 companies involved in Fender’s ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute
Adaptable, sampled and revered, Leo Nocentelli shares stories from a session career that began at 13 years old
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Meters icon has worked with Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Otis Redding, Albert King and countless others, learning hard lessons to the point that he’s sick of playing guitar and booking shows
My favorite headphone amp for guitarists just dropped to its lowest-ever price in Positive Grid's Sparktober sale, along with a budget-friendly FRFR cab
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The celebrated Spark Neo Core and Spark Cab have just received sizable discounts for October
Austrian Audio OC616: A Modern Multipattern Condenser with a Mix-Ready Sound
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Gear News
The Austrian Audio OC616 is a professional multipattern condenser mic designed to become a daily workhorse within your home recording setup. The post Austrian Audio OC616: A Modern Multipattern Condenser with a Mix-Ready Sound appeared first on gearnews.com.
Dumble is officially back: you can now order an Overdrive Special – the amp beloved by John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa and Lowell George
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
Tweedle Dee and MegaPLX reissues are also available – as well as an official Dumble plugin developed with TONE3000
Wishbone Ash’s Andy Powell on his undying love for the Flying V and how his guitar journey began with a packet of Rice Krispies
🗓️ October 01, 2026 | Source: Guitar World
The Wishbone Ash guitarist discusses his greatest guitar buys and biggest regrets – including the Firebird VII that ended up in Stephen Stills’ hands