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Guitar News – 04 May 2026

Strymon Fairfax review – an old-school drive pedal with plenty of rough edges The first entry in Strymon’s Series A line of all-analogue effects is a compact overdrive inspired by Randy Bachman’s favourite tube preamp. Is this the start of a bold new era? The post Strymon Fairfax review – an old-school drive pedal with…

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Guitar News – 03 May 2026

“My boss said, ‘Paul Simon’s in town, and they’re looking for you in the studio. Here’s the money. Take the bus’”: When Bakithi Kumalo got the call to audition for Paul Simon’s 1986 multi-platinum album Kumalo had been helping out a local mechanic when he was invited to Ovation Studios in downtown Johannesburg Read full…

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Pür Recording & Residence Opens on Türkiye’s Aegean Coast https://www.musicinstrumentnews.co.uk/?p=33307 Pür Recording & Residence today announced its official opening, introducing a world-class recording complex and boutique residence on Cunda Island along Türkiye’s North Aegean coast. Already fully operational, Pür has begun hosting international projects, including the completion of mastering projects for Rolling Stones, Seal, and…

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Latest Music Gear and Software News – 03 May 2026

The 27 Club: No Membership Required? https://www.gearnews.com/?p=249666 The 27 Club is a cultural phenomenon that highlights the sad reality of musical stardom. Let’s pay our respects to lost talent. The post The 27 Club: No Membership Required? appeared first on gearnews.com.

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Guitar News – 02 May 2026

“This is the one processor that brings me significantly closer to joining the virtual amp modeling dark side”: Nux MG-50Li review It’s glaringly apparent that the new comparitvely affordable multi-effects and amp modeler pedal is a significant leap forward for Nux Read full article on GuitarWorld.com “B.B. King’s first guitar was a red Stella acoustic.…

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Clearance – FEATURED: Gibson 80s Flying V, Ebony – Ex Demo – £1,649.00

Clearance Deals FEATURED ITEM: Gibson 80s Flying V, Ebony – Ex Demo £1,649.00 Get fully functioning electric guitar gear at a reduced price! Most of the gear in the Gear4Music clearance section is either nearly new or ex-demo. Click below to view the latest deals: An online musical resource for professionals and beginners alike. Empeda…

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Guitar News – 01 May 2026

“The guitar is so much more personal”: Former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford on why he’d always pick a good guitar over a good amp “You’re physically touching the thing… it becomes a part of you.” The post “The guitar is so much more personal”: Former Black Crowes guitarist Marc Ford on why he’d always…

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Guitar News – 30 Apr 2026

Stella – the legendary guitar brand championed by BB King, Elvis and Kurt Cobain – has been revived by Harmony with a new line of parlor acoustics “B.B. King’s first guitar was a red Stella acoustic. That’s the kind of impact we want this brand to continue to have, being the guitar that starts someone’s…

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Clearance – FEATURED: LA Select Legacy Guitar by Gear4music, Sunburst – £129.99

Clearance Deals FEATURED ITEM: LA Select Legacy Guitar by Gear4music, Sunburst £129.99 Get fully functioning electric guitar gear at a reduced price! Most of the gear in the Gear4Music clearance section is either nearly new or ex-demo. Click below to view the latest deals: An online musical resource for professionals and beginners alike. Empeda Music…

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