Will Groves
I'm lucky enough to be MusicRadar's Editor-in-chief while being, by some considerable distance, the least proficient musician on the editorial team. An undeniably ropey but occasionally enthusiastic drummer, I've worked on the world's greatest music making website in one capacity or another since its launch in 2007. I hope you enjoy the site - we do.
Latest articles by Will Groves
![Dusty Lee of ZZ Top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xtqjswoMni65oc7v855hTf-320-80.jpg)
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies aged 72: "We will forever be connected to that 'Blues Shuffle in C'"
By Will Groves, Rob Laing last updated
Bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard confirm passing in statement
![Eric Clapton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Z6iikMkuwbaJMQGZCNA4C-320-80.jpg)
Eric Clapton refuses to play to 'discriminated audiences' where vaccine proof is required
By Will Groves published
“Unless there is provision made for all people to attend, I reserve the right to cancel the show”
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Music shops in England are opening for business: support your local store from Monday
By Will Groves published
Local business needs you, and you need that guitar/amp/kit/synth/whatever, right?
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Guitar virtuoso Plini and Neural DSP release amp modelling plugin
By Will Groves last updated
Archetype: Plini features three all-new amp models
![Newly restyled favourites](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3e2c78fde9c979fee180cf01cfb84510-320-80.jpg)
NAMM 2015: MXL Microphones launch restyled Heritage Edition range
By Will Groves last updated
Plus: MM-4000 Mini Mixer + portable audio mixer for moblies, tablets, DSLRs and computers; and wearable GoLAV for direct to GoPro recording.
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Billie Eilish signature Ukulele launched by Fender
By Will Groves last updated
Eilish says, “The rules of ukulele are: If you know three chords, you can play any song. Ever.”
![The best music tech personalities of 2020](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Eo4rt5dNwhVwk9RTHT8b4W-320-80.jpg)
The best music tech personality of 2020, as voted for by you
By Will Groves published
The stars of the internet have spoilt us this year
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Joe Bonamassa's Epiphone Black Beauty Les Paul replica released: "You just play this thing into the ground"
By Will Groves last updated
JoBo's eighth signature guitar borne of two years of collaboration
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Fender's CEO tried - and failed - to buy David Gilmour's '#0001 Strat'
By Will Groves last updated
Andy Mooney describes it as "my holy grail"
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See how Fender made this astonishing George Harrison 'Rocky' Strat recreation
By Will Groves last updated
Behind the scenes at Fender's Custom Shop, as strictly limited master build goes on sale
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Reggae royalty Toots Hibbert dies, aged 77
By Will Groves last updated
Singer was admitted to intensive care with suspected Covid-19 this month
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Guitar Rig 6 Pro is imminent, nearly a decade after 5
By Will Groves last updated
Native Instruments announces surprise release alongside Komplete 13
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Fender Tim Armstrong Anniversary Hellcat announced: "It's very loyal to the original guitar I’ve had since I was a teenager"
By Will Groves published
Rancid singer/guitarist's Artist Signature celebrates a decade of collaboration
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PRS's "Snarling Tiger" Private Stock creation looks grrrreat
By Will Groves published
Highly-specced, big cat-flaunting special yours for just $22k
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Increase your acoustic guitar's resonance with this "second back"
By Will Groves published
The TruTone creates space between you and your instrument
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Meet Circle Guitar, the 250BPM robo-plucker in a six-string
By Will Groves last updated
Embedded mechanical step sequencer hits up to 250BPM
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Catalinbread strikes with Naga Viper Treble Booster Gallery limited edition
By Will Groves published
Pedal is first of new series of charity fund-raising specials
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Harley Benton's DNAfx GiT Multi-FX promises stunning bang-for-buck
By Will Groves last updated
Harley Benton continues to smash down price-for-spec ratios
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Master simple multitrack recording, with Abbey Road's free Topline app
By Will Groves published
Top tips for sketching vocal ideas and more
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Brent Mason's heavily modded Telecaster gets official Fender Stories Collection edition
By Will Groves last updated
Session legend's triple-pickup weapon also coming as a Custom Shop recreation
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Darkglass's SQUID is rising from the depths to get you
By Will Groves published
Tentacular special edition for Microtubes bass distortion pedal
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/svUtcmkaB3Lz5vCGg9mrdD-320-80.jpg)
Fender reveals California Traditional acoustic line up
By Will Groves published
New line offers an 'earthier' take on the successful California range
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Fantastic Negrito Live Stream With Orange Amps coming Thursday
By Will Groves published
Grammy award winner to preview new album
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