Fender Teams Up with Bruno Mars to Launch Classic-Inspired Signature Stratocaster Guitar
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Bruno Mars Stratocaster®, a limited-edition celebration of the chart-topping artist, multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and producer Bruno Mars. The Bruno Mars…
Trade Regrets: Rudi DeGaspari
MI veteran Rudi DeGaspari, longtime Hohner employee and later pivotal to the launch of Kala Brand Music Company, passed away on October 10. In the early ’60s, DeGaspari moved from…
D’Addario Releases New Products to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of The Beatles Yellow Submarine
D’Addario is proud to be honoring the legacy of the Beatles with a 55th anniversary collection of Yellow Submarine. D’Addario is bringing the legacy of the Yellow Submarine to guitarists…
EarthQuaker Devices launches Zoar – Dynamic Audio Grinder
Zoar from EarthQuaker Devices is a highly interactive medium-high gain discrete distortion (using only transistors; no opamps or diodes in here!) that has that highly sought after touch sensitive amp-like…
Hal Leonard Releases Three Rush Play-Along Packs for Guitar, Bass, and Drums
Hal Leonard has announced the release of the latest addition to its acclaimed Play-Along series – Rush Play-Along Packs for Drum, Guitar, and Bass. These exciting collections feature the iconic…
Guitar Center Announces Changes to Leadership, Including Appointment of Gabriel Dalporto as Chief Executive Officer
Guitar Center Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Guitar Center”), the world’s largest omnichannel musical instrument retailer, announced on October 31 that Gabriel Dalporto has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective…
Taylor Guitars Brings Back Holiday Gifting Opportunity During Its Get One, Gift One Promotion
Taylor® Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, announces its Get One, Gift One promotion ahead of the holidays. Through January 15, 2024, purchasers of a full-size Taylor…
Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Epiphone Unveil the 1979 Flying V
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V in Purple Metallic For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the…
OD Embraces Their Darker Side with the Chthonic Fuzz
DigiTech®/DOD® invites guitarists to embrace their darker side with the release of the Chthonic Fuzz, a deceptively minimalist, vintage-inspired pedal with impressive versatility and a distinctive voice. The Chthonic Fuzz…
GAMMA Presents the ATLAS Boosted Overdrive Effects Pedal
The GAMMA Series ATLAS Boosted Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal from the Acoustic Control Corporation allows the player to add nuanced, tube amp-style overdrive to their guitar sound. The pedal features…
BOSS Introduces Waza Craft BP – 1W Booster/Preamp
BOSS introduces the BP-1W Booster/Preamp, the latest model in the acclaimed Waza Craft series of compact effect pedals. The vintage BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and RE-201 Space Echo are legendary…
Martin Audio Turns the Clock Back 50 Years as TAPFS Recreates ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’
Following a successful stint in North America, the Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) tribute band has returned to the UK for its #DarkSide50 Tour 2023. This celebrates 50 years since Pink…