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Crazy Tube Circuits Unveils Unobtanium Raw
Featuring rare NOS Mullard/Valvo OC45 germanium transistors for organic compression, increased gain, and sustain."The main composition has stayed the same as the standard version of Unobtanium that we...
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Donny Benét Rig Rundown
The Italian-Australian may travel light—a single F Bass VF4—but he still delivers unlimited funky-fresh low-end thunder from Down Under that gets the women swooning, the men fuming, and everyone...
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What Makes Vintage Fender Amps Special, Anyway?
Last year, I wrote a column listing the top 10 annoying things about vintage Fender amps. Now, I seek to rebalance the equation, and will share my list of reasons to love them. There are countless...
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Charlie Starr and Gibson Launch Les Paul Junior
The Blackberry Smoke guitarist unveils new Les Paul Junior, a tribute to his much-loved 1956 model made from digital scans of his original guitar. Charlie Starr often uses a Les Paul Junior for studio...
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Share Your Thoughts on Amp Modeling Pedals for a Chance to Win!
We'd love to hear your thoughts on amp modeling pedals. Answer our short survey and you'll be automatically entered for your chance to win! Don't worry, it will only take a couple of minutes.Click...
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Win Five Accessories Every Guitarist Needs!
You could WIN a Guitarist Essentials Prize Package featuring gear from D'Addario, DMI Guitar Labs, Dunlop, Shubb Capos, Taylor Guitars, and Xvive! Giveaway ends in 30 days.5 Accessories Every Player...
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5 Accessories Every Guitarist Needs
PG contributor Tom Butwin details the 5 accessory types he needs in his gigging and studio arsenal. Whether you're a weekend warrior or session ace, these accessories are essential to having what you...
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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Debut "Angel of Mercy"
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs are set for the release of their third album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits on Friday, June 14. In celebration of the forthcoming record, the band is debuting...
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Can You Smell What George Benson is Cookin'?
Maybe you know George Benson from “Give Me the Night” and “On Broadway,” or maybe you’re a deep-cut head who loves The Cookbook and “Valdez in the Country.” In this episode, we’re covering our...
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The Many Faces of the Howard Roberts Signature Guitar
My last installment of Vintage Vault, in the April 2024 issue, highlighted the signature guitars of Johnny Smith, a 20th-century jazz legend whose eye for detail resulted in the creation of a premium...
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Taylor 117e Review
Though I’ve never owned a Taylor from the affordable end of their price spectrum, they have brought me a lot of joy and inspiration over the years. My encounters with GS Minis and 100-series dreads...
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John 5 Releases “A Hollywood Story”
John 5's new song "A Hollywood Story" is intended to give fans a glimpse into his incredible journey from a young guitarist to touring with Marilyn Manson and more. Says John 5 of the song, "’A...
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The CAGED Blueprint
Caitlin will show you the step-by-step process of connecting all five CAGED Shapes to create a “blueprint” for any key. Once this blueprint is formed, we can then outline any scale in that key. The...
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DR Strings Dragon Skin+ Giveaway
You could be one of TEN winners! This giveaway ends on June 20, 2024.Grand Prize: 12 sets of Dragon Skin+ Acoustic, Electric or a Mix (MSRP: Between $179.88 and $239.88)9 Runners Up: 2 sets of Dragon...
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Indie Folk-Rockers the Decemberists Write from the Heart
Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy’s keening, reedy, distinctively traditional-Irish singing voice has always seemed to me like a tiny rebellion against the homogenizing effects of globalization on...
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How To Write Songs With A 20-Sided Die with Lake Street Dive’s Bridget Kearney
The veteran upright and electric bassist joins Dipped In Tone to talk outside-the-box songwriting strategies, melody versus theory, and how Irish fiddle music helped her learn electric bass.Rhett and...
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Bootsy Collins Announces New Album
Funk legend Bootsy Collins unveils his 23rd studio album, Album of the Year #1 Funkateer, due out October 25.Premiered by Rolling Stone this morning alongside an exclusive interview with Bootsy, the...
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Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M80 Giveaway!
You could WIN Slash's Amp of choice from his new album Orgy of the Damned In this all-new giveaway! Enter by August 21, 2024.Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine M80 Combo Giveaway Magnatone Super Fifty-Nine...
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What Makes Guitar Pickups Sound Great?
Everyone knows that tone is in the pickups, right? At least that’s what the prevailing thought seems to be. There must be something to that idea because guitarists are spending a huge amount of cash...
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Fender Honors Susan Tedeschi with Signature Telecaster
Fender honors the celebrated blues musician with her first Fender signature guitar. Featuring a slim Tedeschi “C” neck profile, custom-voiced pickups, and TBX tone circuit.Patterned after Tedeschi’s...
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