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Martin M-7 Johnny Marr
Martin unveils 7-string Johnny Marr signature acoustic with an an octave G string for added jangle The M7 Johnny Marr is one seriously cool Grand Auditorium with an East Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce on top, and there is a six-string version available too
A black-and-white photo of Brian May of Queen playing his Red Special onstage in 1974 as the band tour their sophomore album Queen II.
“It still buzzes”: Brian May reveals the mods he made to his £10 acoustic for Queen’s debut album Recently reissued and “rebuilt”, Queen’s 1973 debut was a time of learning and experimentation for the band, with May customising a cheapo acoustic for one of the coolest tones on the record
Ozzy Osbourne on stage with Jake E. Lee
“I became a better player because I had to follow Randy Rhoads”: How Jake E. Lee found fame with Ozzy The guitarist is currently recovering after being shot in Las Vegas

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Vic Flick in 2006

“It came out exciting, almost attacking”: Vic Flick, who played the Bond theme guitar riff, dies aged 87

By Paul Elliott published

He also played on Tom Jones’ It’s Not Unusual and other classic hits

Guitarists

Paul McCartney is joined by Jack White and St Vincent for five-guitar pile-up in Mexico City

By Will Simpson published

There are solos a-plenty on The End

Gigs & Festivals
Chris Shiflett with his signature Fender Cleaver Telecaster

Fender and Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett team up for signature Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe

By Jonathan Horsley published

The Foo Fighters guitarist's new signature workhorse is named the Cleaver because it cuts through the mix

Electric Guitars
They say nothing comes for free, but Taylor proves that wrong by giving away a BT-1 this Black Friday

Did someone say free guitar? Bag a Taylor BT-1 free of charge with this fantastic Black Friday acoustic deal

By Ross Holder published

Purchase a 300 or 400 Series guitar and get a Baby Taylor BT-1 FREE - now that’s a deal!

Acoustic Guitars
Eric Clapton and his gold-plated Cry Baby: [Left] a black and white image of Clapton playing his Bigsby-equipped Gibson Les Paul standard live on stage with Cream.

Dunlop salutes wah pedal pioneer Eric Clapton with a gold-plated signature Cry Baby

By Jonathan Horsley published

Doing that scrapyard bling...

Guitar Pedals
Blackstar St James 100: the British brand's new flagship tube amplifier is available as a head and matching cabinet or as a 2x12 combo.

Blackstar unveils St James 100, “world’s lightest” 100W tube amp with both EL34 and 6L6 power tubes

By Jonathan Horsley published

Can't decide between EL34s and 6L6s? Blackstar allows you to choose between them or use them together in this four-channel beast, now available as a 100W head or 2x12 combo

Guitar Amps
Noel Gallagher and his Gibson Silver Sparkle Gibson Les Paul Florentine

Noel Gallagher’s Silver Sparkle Gibson Les Paul Florentine fetches over $280,000 at auction

By Jonathan Horsley published

The 1997 Custom Shop doozie has changed hands a number of times over the years, this time going, going, gone at £226,000

Guitars
Strandberg Boden Essential

"This might be the most affordable guitar from Strandberg, but you wouldn’t notice": Strandberg Boden Essential review

By Simon Arblaster published

Want to get into the headless game but are wary of spending big? Strandberg just might have the gateway drug for you

Electric Guitars
Blossoms

"People were just ready for a bit of fun”: Blossoms explain why they named their album Gary

By Will Simpson published

The band’s playful approach has paid off

Artists
With up to 80% off, Sweetwater currently has the biggest Black Friday savings musicians will find online right now – and the deals are even better than last year!

With up to 80% off, Sweetwater currently has the biggest Black Friday savings musicians will find online right now – and the deals are even better than last year!

By Daryl Robertson published

Get your hands on discounted guitars, basses, electronic drum sets, software, keyboards and more

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