Judge orders Dean to cease production of Gran Sport, Dean V and Dean Z guitars following Gibson trademark verdict

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar A final judgement from the presiding judge in the Gibson V Dean case has ordered Dean’s parent company Armadillo to cease production and marketing of the Luna Athena 501, the Dean Gran Sport, the Dean V, the Dean Z and any guitars using or advertised with the word “Hummingbird”. The … Continue reading Judge orders Dean to cease production of Gran Sport, Dean V and Dean Z guitars following Gibson trademark verdict

Squier’s 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition models bring Road Worn vibes to players on a budget

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar As part of its wide-ranging 40th anniversary celebration, Squier has released a selection of new Vintage Edition models, which notably feature feature aged hardware – a first for the brand. READ MORE: Snapchat announces Sounds Creator Fund for independent artists with grants up to $100,000 The collection includes a Tele, … Continue reading Squier’s 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition models bring Road Worn vibes to players on a budget

Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson argues why the term “amateur” should not be an insult

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Steven Wilson, guitarist of band Porcupine Tree, has recently spoken out on why the term “amateur” should not be considered an insult, and how starting from scratch with a new instrument can do wonders for creativity. READ MORE: Rick Beato finally gives a tour of his studio: “There’s actually about … Continue reading Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson argues why the term “amateur” should not be an insult

My Guitar Story: Robert Jon & The Wreck on the new Eastman Juliet

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar On their recent sojourn across Europe, seminal blues-rock quintet Robert Jon & The Wreck were given the honour of being the first bands to use Eastman Guitars’ brand-new Juliet model on the road. The Juliet in Henry James’s live arsenal features a lightweight one-piece okuome body, with a forearm carve … Continue reading My Guitar Story: Robert Jon & The Wreck on the new Eastman Juliet

Rick Beato finally gives a tour of his studio: “There’s actually about 20 feet behind the camera – where all the secret stuff is”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Producer and YouTube personality Rick Beato has finally given a tour of his impressive studio, revealing racks of Les Pauls and a mighty collection of pedals. READ MORE: Charles Ward, co-founder of legendary Rockfield Studios, has passed away Fans on YouTube have been hoping for a full tour for quite … Continue reading Rick Beato finally gives a tour of his studio: “There’s actually about 20 feet behind the camera – where all the secret stuff is”

Introducing… Momma: the New York act striving for 1990s rock stardom

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar “I feel like we’d be unhinged a little bit,” Etta Friedman tells Guitar.com when asked what Momma might look like if they were around in an era when idolised rock musicians could get away with anything. READ MORE: Reeves Gabrels: The five pieces of gear I can’t live without “I think … Continue reading Introducing… Momma: the New York act striving for 1990s rock stardom

Solid State Logic Continues Expansion of its SSL Complete Subscription with Latest Plug-In X-Limit

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Solid State Logic continues to expand its SSL Complete subscription offering with its latest plug-in, X-Limit. The new plug-in is available now in several formats including VST2, VST3, AAX and AU as part of the ever-growing SSL Complete subscription from $14.99 per/m (Ts&Cs apply). X-Limit is the fifth … Continue reading Solid State Logic Continues Expansion of its SSL Complete Subscription with Latest Plug-In X-Limit