Joe Bonamassa and Phil X weigh in on the allure of P90 pickups
Like Warren Haynes, the two guitarists have recently taken a shine to the P90 — but each player has his own reasons ...
After 50 years at the low-end, Stanley Clarke decided to part ways with his astonishing bass collection
The bass virtuoso recounts his bass gear past and present, from his trademark Alembic to the bass equivalent of the Fender ...
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The story of Peavey and its era-defining Van Halen collaborations – and why they came to an end
Peavey CEO Courtland Gray looks back at the firm’s decades of boundary-pushing products, and what sets the company apart from ...
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“A truly modern take on the high-powered ‘super amp’”: Blackstar St James 100 212 review
A few years ago, though, Blackstar Amplification saw an opportunity for change, with some modern thinking. The St James range broke cover in 2022, with an eye-catching strapline – “the lightest ...
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Gibson resurrects a vintage unicorn with the return of the Firebird Platypus
Enthusiasts of vintage electric guitars might well lay an egg at this news, because Gibson has brought the Platypus Firebird back from extinction, with the transitional 1965 ‘bird resplendent its ...
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“His original designs set a benchmark for tone, craftsmanship, and reliability”: Bad Cat's legendary boutique amp designer Mark Sampson has died
He joined up with Bad Cat, before leaving circa 2004 to form Star Amplifiers. Fast-forward 20-odd years and Sampson was back. “Having Mark back at Bad Cat feels like a homecoming,” said John Thompson, ...
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Mel Gibson Slams Mayor Bass’ Firing of LAFD Chief as “Pathetic” and “Despicable”
Gibson, who lost his Malibu mansion in the Palisades Fire, did not pull any punches while standing at a podium in Altadena on Wednesday. By Chris Gardner Mel Gibson unleashed his frustrations with ...