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The 6 Best FRFR Speakers for Any Budget: Stage Time for Your Modeller!
24 Nov 2025 in Guitar
The best FRFR speakers lat you hear your carefully dialed in modeller preset as neutrally as possible. Check out these six options.
The End of G&L Guitars: How Leo Fender’s Second Company Went Bankrupt
23 Nov 2025 in Guitar
It's only been about six weeks since G&L Guitars closed its doors. How did Leo Fenders second company get here?
The Secret Highlights of Thomann Cyberweek 2025: Three Amazing Deals of the Week!
Check out these three secret highlights of Thomann Cyberweek 2025: a signature guitar from Epiphone, Roland V-Drums and something from Behringer!
Taylor Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e: The Nashville Legend Gets a Signature
18 Nov 2025 in Guitar
The Taylor Trey Hensley Gold Label 510e gets you the timeless bluegrass sound of the Nashville legend. It's beautiful, too.
The 6 Best Multiscale Guitars for Modern Metal and Fanned Frets Fans
17 Nov 2025 in Guitar
From fan-frets to headless designs, these best multiscale guitars get you the feel and sound of extreme metal. Let's take a look!
Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String: Who Needs Six Strings Anyways?
14 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Two compact guitars are joining the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-string series: GS Mini and Academy 22. Five strings, open tuning, great sound!
Vox Micro Superbeetle Guitar and Audio: Two mini stacks for music and guitar
14 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Vox Micro Superbeetle Guitar and Superbeetle Audio offer the timeless look and rock ‘n’ roll vibe with plus modern features.
EHX Pico Atomic Cluster: The Most Interesting Pedal of the Year?
13 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Glitchy, lo-fi fluttery sounds or hazy pads, all in a tiny pedal? The EHX Pico Atomic Cluster is just that. It sounds like no other effect on the market.
Acoustic Guitar Deal: Buy a Taylor and Get a Baby Taylor or GS Mini – for free!
Check out this sweet acoustic guitar deal! Purchase one of these Taylor guitars, get a free GS Mini or Baby Taylor until December 31, 2025!
UAFX 2.0 is Here: More MIDI, Better Bluetooth – Free Update!
11 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Universal Audio greatly enhances pedals such as Lion, Dream, ANTI, and more with new features in UAFX 2.0. We've got the details.
Best Phaser Pedal Guide: From Affordable Effects to Classics and Beyond
10 Nov 2025 in Guitar
The best phaser pedal is one that offers exactly what you need, sonically speaking, while looking good, too. Check out our suggestions.
Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection: Hummingbird, J-45, J-200, and Blues King!
04 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Beautiful acoustic guitars that honor legendary models from Gibson: that's the Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection, Inspired by Gibson.
Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus and SG Tribute Plus: The Perfect Gateway to Gibson?
04 Nov 2025 in Guitar
Epiphone releases the Les Paul Tribute Plus and the SG Tribute Plus, two entry-level series into the world of legendary Gibson guitars.
Furch Spectra Plus: New Colorful Additions to the Acoustic Series
03 Nov 2025 in Guitar
The eight additional colors in the Furch Spectra Plus series are some of the most unusual and eye-catching ones among acoustic guitars.
The 7 Best Acoustic Guitar Amps for Every Budget: For Buskers, Backyards & Big Stages
03 Nov 2025 in Guitar
The best acoustic guitar amps will make you sound great, whether it's while busking, at home, or on stage. Let's check out our picks!
Corey Beaulieu and Jackson Strike Again With a Vicious New King V
30 Oct 2025 in Guitar
Jackson and Trivium’s lead guitarist Corey Beaulieu continue their long-running partnership with a new King V. Check it out!
Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven: Black, Beautiful, Limited
28 Oct 2025 in Guitar
The Kirk Hammett Raven is a collaboration between Metallica's lead guitarist and Gibson Custom based on a Hummingbird acoustic.
The 7 Best 8-String Guitars for Every Budget: Jazz, Djent, and Beyond
27 Oct 2025 in Guitar
The best 8-string guitars allow you to play jazz, djent, metalcore, and so much more. Check out our picks for every budget!
The Best ARA Plugins for Vocals and more!
26 Oct 2025 in Studio
Speed up your vocal editing! We take a look at the best ARA plugins to help you with that.
Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz Black: Back in Black
23 Oct 2025 in Guitar
Hello Kitty Fuzz Black, Hello Kitty Strat White, and tons of Hello Kitty merchandise—the Fender Hello Kitty Collection is back!
Orange King Comp: After Kongpressor comes VCA
22 Oct 2025 in Guitar
Orange King Comp is here! The VCA compressor pedal offers bassists and guitarists full dynamic control and a great look.
The 6 Best Synth Pedals for Guitar and Bass: Sonic Explorations Between Retro and Futuristic
20 Oct 2025 in Guitar
The best synth pedals for guitar and bass will take your sounds into a new dimension! Check out our five picks!
Sonor Momentum: Celebrating 150 Years of Drumming Excellence
17 Oct 2025 in Drums
The new Sonor Momentum series combines the best elements for the drum maker's most popular series. In four amazing color variants.