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“Venture into a world of alternate tunings and non-guitar sounds to break new musical ground”: Strandberg collaborates with Jamstik for the Chameleon – an ergonomic, software-controlling MIDI guitar
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (550+ words) An ergonomic-focused Starndberg at its core, it comes loaded with a high-performance MIDI pickup for a new world of sounds NAMM 2026: Ever-innovative Swedish guitar firm Strandberg has turned to Jamstik for its latest collaborative release, and the Strandberg x Jamstik…...
“Blends classic style with modern sensibility”: The Yamaha Pacifica single-cut is back for the masses – and the new-for-2026 version is loaded with cutting-edge kit
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (303+ words) Available in both Japanese- and Indonesian-made versions, the guitar boasts newly-designed pickups, and comes in a choice of vibrant City Pop'inspired finishes NAMM 2026: Yamaha is finally satiating the appetite of those who have been begging for the mainstreaming of Pacifica…...
“James Brown always said, ‘I’m the most humble man out there – and Kool, that guy’s number two to me’”: Kool & The Gang’s Robert Bell on how he laid down three top 10s in a single session – and became one of the most sampled artists in history
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (1138+ words) The funk masters" only surviving original member explains the humble beginnings of most of their hits, how they put them together and why he isn"t going back to big rigs even if everyone else is Robert "Kool" Bell, the…...
“A PRS hollowbody baritone has never been done before”: Ed Sheeran teams up with PRS on a signature model that's a brand first – and is limited to a thousand pieces
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (437+ words) Well-specced with blendable piezo and 85/15 "S" pickups, it follows his one-off Drive guitar " and Sheeran hints at more to come NAMM 2026: PRS has launched a surprise new signature guitar for Ed Sheeran, and the SE Cosmic Splash is a tastily…...
“There would be a tremendous outpouring of applause – that annoyed Roger quite a lot”: Pink Floyd session guitarist says Roger Waters was “resentful” of Eric Clapton
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (406+ words) The bassist had welcomed him into his band, but quickly discovered what his fanbase was like It's easy to be envious of the talents of Eric Clapton, but a session guitarist, famed for his time working with Roger Waters, says…...
Jazz virtuoso and fusion pioneer Ralph Towner – composer of jazz standard Icarus – dies at 85
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (393+ words) Pianist-turned-guitarist Towner is best known for his nylon- and 12-string craftsmanship " and for being a core part of Oregon, the quartet that melded modern jazz, folk, and European and Indian classical music Jazz and acoustic guitar virtuoso Ralph Towner has…...
“If Hendrix were alive today and we were friends, how would he write an instrumental song?!” Mateus Asato is stepping out on his own with a debut solo album – and a track that pays homage to his hero
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (304+ words) Asato has been teeing up his solo album for the past couple of months " and has now announced the title and release date Mateus Asato " acclaimed guitarist and sideman to stars of the caliber of Bruno Mars and Tori Kelly…...
“Bob took a chance on me. He staked his entire reputation”: John Mayer pays emotional tribute to Bob Weir at public memorial
3+ day, 56+ min ago (640+ words) Mayer paid homage to his Dead & Company bandmate during a public service over the weekend John Mayer has paid an emotional tribute to the late Bob Weir, whose life and legacy was honored at a recent public memorial at the…...
“James Hetfield picked up the phone saying, ‘Have you tried an ESP?’” ESP unveils Joe Duplantier’s eagerly awaited signature guitar in time for NAMM 2026
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (629+ words) The Gojira juggernaut has been awarded his first ESP signature guitar, the LTD JD-1, 18 months after he made the switch from Charvel NAMM 2026: ESP has finally unveiled its long-awaited Joe Duplantier signature guitar, which arrives almost 18 months after the company…...
“Playing with Vince Neil, opening for Van Halen, it got to be total rock ’n’ roll excess. I had to reassess why I was even playing guitar”: Steve Stevens on resisting shred, how Paco de Lucia made him go nylon, and Billy Idol’s eternal appeal
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (1953+ words) Billy Idol's collaborator of 40-plus years transcends the punk-rock guitarist mold, taking in flamenco, jazz'fusion, prog and classical styles " and he is as excited about'guitar today as he was when he first picked one up Whether igniting Billy Idol's biggest…...