Andy Powers appointed chief guitar designer, president and CEO of Taylor

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Taylor Guitars has announced that lead guitar designer Andy Powers will become the company’s CEO and president, in addition to remaining chief guitar designer. READ MORE: Taylor Made: Andy Powers on designing guitars for the next generation Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, who had served as (President and … Continue reading Andy Powers appointed chief guitar designer, president and CEO of Taylor

Lzzy Hale finally unveils what she’s been cooking up with Gibson – a hybrid Explorerbird Signature guitar

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale has officially announced her fourth Gibson signature electric guitar: a never-before-seen hybrid of the Explorer and Firebird models called the Explorerbird. READ MORE: Tool’s Adam Jones Shows Off A New Gibson Silverburst Double-Neck SG – And We Want One Rumours and speculations were rife last month … Continue reading Lzzy Hale finally unveils what she’s been cooking up with Gibson – a hybrid Explorerbird Signature guitar

Scorpions’ Klaus Meine says Wind Of Change has “lost the meaning” following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine has discussed the history behind the track Winds Of Change and elaborated on how he believes the song has lost all meaning in light of recent political events. READ MORE: Jack White Calls For Gun Law Reform, Says “I’m Exhausted” After Ulvade Shooting Speaking with Ukraine’s … Continue reading Scorpions’ Klaus Meine says Wind Of Change has “lost the meaning” following Russian invasion of Ukraine

Guild guitars launches the Surfliner, a new affordable hard-tail offset

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar NAMM 2022: Guild has launched a new solid-body guitar, the offset Surfliner. READ MORE: NAMM 2022: Manson Guitar Works launches new Matthew Bellamy MBM-2 signature guitar range Aesthetically, the guitar is an homage to the look of Guild’s guitars from the 1960s and 1970s, and as a nod to Guild … Continue reading Guild guitars launches the Surfliner, a new affordable hard-tail offset

NAMM 2022: Vox announces limited-edition colourway for the AC15 and AC10

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar NAMM 2022: Vox has announced a limited-edition run of two of its most acclaimed valve amps: the AC15 and AC10. Set to be released next month, most likely following the NAMM event, the launch sees the combo come in a brand new colour named Rich Blue. READ MORE: NAMM 2022: … Continue reading NAMM 2022: Vox announces limited-edition colourway for the AC15 and AC10

Artnovion Transforms Acoustics For Make Me A DJ

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Manchester-based DJ training facility Make Me A DJ recently refitted one of its trio of studios with Artnovion acoustic treatment panels as part of an upgrade to transform the space into a fully-featured teaching and music production resource. Originally situated above legendary nightclub Sankeys, Make Me A … Continue reading Artnovion Transforms Acoustics For Make Me A DJ

7 artists who deserve their own signature Fender Stratocaster

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Back in 1988, Eric Clapton and Yngwie Malmsteen became the first artists to receive a signature Fender Stratocaster, and in the 30-plus years since artists of everyone from Tom DeLonge to Jim Root have been graced with signature Strats. READ MORE: My Guitar Story: Jimmy Bowskill’s 1966 Fender Telecaster
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Old Blood Noise Endeavors Screen Violence review: This CHVRCHES signature pedal is a magnificent mashup of reverb and overdrive

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar What happens when Old Blood Noise Endeavors not only captures the lush auditory essence of a band like CHVRCHES, but also manages to come extremely close to encapsulating several distinct genres in a single pedal? You end up with one of the most unique stompbox collaborations in recent years: the … Continue reading Old Blood Noise Endeavors Screen Violence review: This CHVRCHES signature pedal is a magnificent mashup of reverb and overdrive

NAMM 2022: BC Rich reveals Stranger Things limited Hellfire Club edition Warlock

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar NAMM 2022: BC Rich has revealed a limited edition run of its signature Warlock in collaboration with Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. READ MORE: NAMM 2022: Jackson releases ten new revamped styles as part of its Jackson X Series The BC Rich Stranger Things Warlock Hellfire Club Edition comes in … Continue reading NAMM 2022: BC Rich reveals Stranger Things limited Hellfire Club edition Warlock

Van Morrison launches legal proceedings against Northern Ireland health minister over COVID-19 opinion piece

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Van Morrison has started legal proceedings against the North Ireland health ministry and its minister Robin Swann over an opinion piece where Swann called Morrison’s anti-lockdown campaigning “bizarre and irresponsible”. READ MORE: Eric Clapton says being criticised for his misinformed, dangerous vaccine stance is “an affirmation that I’ve been doing … Continue reading Van Morrison launches legal proceedings against Northern Ireland health minister over COVID-19 opinion piece