Dolly Parton’s Fingernails, a Flying V Auction, and Fresh Gear News Shape a Busy Guitar Day
Dolly Parton’s fingernail songwriting, a rare Flying V auction, and new Vox and Jackson gear make for a packed guitar news day.
Fender’s Hum-Canceling Breakthrough and the Week’s Biggest Guitar Stories
Fender’s Silent System, Seymour Duncan’s anniversary set, and major artist news make for a busy week in guitar gear and culture.
Rick Tedesco’s Lost Mick Ronson Les Paul, Fender’s ’62 Deluxe, and More Guitar Headlines
A Mick Ronson Les Paul chase, Fender’s revived ’62 Deluxe, plus new Silvertone and Epiphone guitar reviews for players.
String Theory #50: The Most Important Knob
A guitarist chases tone with one tiny knob tweak, while the cat remains thoroughly unimpressed.
Martin Refreshes Its 16 Series With Bold New Acoustic Shapes
Martin adds five fresh all-solid-wood acoustics to its 16 Series, pairing bolder finishes with less familiar body shapes.
Fender Pulls Back on Strat Copyright Fight as Guitar World Catches the Next Big Gear Moves
Fender eases off its Strat copyright campaign while Gibson, MONO, Ashdown, and Guitar Center all roll out major gear news.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Show Heads to Cinemas
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final performance heads to cinemas, capturing a historic night and a major lesson for guitar players.
Brian May’s Freddie Mercury Story and Why It Still Matters to Guitar Players
Brian May recalls Freddie Mercury’s final days and the lesson guitar players can take from Queen’s focus on the song.
Emmys Tribute to Dolly Parton Highlights a Night Guitar Fans Won’t Forget
Reba McEntire and Sally Field honored Dolly Parton at the Emmys, highlighting a songwriter whose music still resonates with guitar players.
String Theory #49: It Was The Cable All Along…
A guitarist discovers the one tone fix hiding in plain sight.