1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (669+ words) “The GTR-100 was designed for players who have fully embraced modern modeling platforms but still need reliable, high-performance stage amplification,” says Avantone Pro’s Seth Berman. “It delivers the power and clarity required for live performance while maintaining the exact tonal…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (519+ words) The Peterborough, Ontario builder delivers a new refreshment for your pedalboard. Easy to dial in tight, useful compression and overdrive sounds. Chewy, satisfying saturation tones. Tube simulation control is a bit awkward to manipulate, and could benefit from its own…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (459+ words) Taylor Guitars has released five new Next Generation 12-fret Grand Concert models: the PS12ce 12-Fret, K22ce 12-Fret Special Edition, 712ce 12-Fret, 552ce (12-String) and 512ce 12-Fret. Spanning an array of tonewood pairings and appointment packages across Taylor's 500, 700, Koa and Presentation Series, the lineup pairs the…...

5+ day, 1+ min ago   (604+ words) Matt Bellamy’s and Chris Wolstenholme’s techs open up two of rock’s most heavily engineered rigs. PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with Muse at Lakewood Amphitheater outside Atlanta, where Matt Bellamy’s tech Chris Whitemyer and Chris Wolstenholme’s tech Jon Ashworth walked…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (816+ words) It’s all about the sound, yes, but are we not visual creatures? PG’s best and brightest mull it over. Question: How important is an effect pedal’s looks? A: Ultimately, not important. I was just debating between two different overdrive pedals…...

6+ day, 54+ min ago   (861+ words) If you’re the kind of guitarist that craves highly responsive overdrive—something that instantly responds to your pick attack and volume knob, like a well-tuned sportscar that hugs the road when you touch the wheel—Keeley Electronics’ new Tube Drive…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (347+ words) From September 26–28, 2025, the Mannheim Rosengarten once again transformed into Europe’s hub of guitar culture. The GUITAR SUMMIT 2025 – now in its seventh edition – exceeded all expectations, drawing 14,600 visitors, more than ever before. The share of international guests rose once again, and…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (414+ words) Premier Guitar Start your day right! Fender Introduces Squier Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster XII Fender has introduced the Paranormal Troy Van Leeuwen Telecaster® XII, a new Squier® signature model developed with the acclaimed guitarist to bring the expansive sound…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (521+ words) First 610 sets include a Nerdville #001 luggage tag, certificate of authenticity signed by Joe Bonamassa and Seymour, and limited-edition packaging After many years of recreating pickups from some of Joe’s favorite instruments, Seymour Duncan and Bonamassa have teamed up to replicate…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (310+ words) Styled like a double-cut Swede and built to rock. Lower-output humbuckers might make the guitar more versatile. The new China-made Megin isn’t quite as quirky as, say, a 1960s Hagstrom III. It’s closer to a traditional rock machine and priced for…...