Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: The new Thompson Deep Modified Classical Hybrid (DMC) was designed to be a crossover instrument similar to Willie Nelson’s Trigger, but with a deeper body, and we use a forward shifted X-bracing pattern. Developed for musicians that are seeking a guitar with brilliance, comfort and exceptional playability,Continue Reading
Steph Strings performed at Baba Yaga in Seattle, WA on November 19, 2025 The post Steph Strings performed at Baba Yaga on November 19, 2025 appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine…Read MoreContinue Reading
Guitar World Verdict A really musical effect, perfectly implemented in a convenient tiny footprint, the Pico Swello is a joy to use and is capable of giving you an alternative voice whenever needed. Pros + Really compact size + Smooth operation + Variable attack for different applications + Optional filterContinue Reading
(Image credit: Getty Images) A lesser-known aspect of Stanley Clarke’s early career in the 1970s is that while he was in the throes of revolutionizing the bass guitar, the Philadelphia native had a solid three-year run as a groove-minded New York City session musician. “I would do four sessions everyContinue Reading
From the January/February 2026 Issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine It’s always revealing to pause at year’s end and take stock of the instruments and music that have stood out—what they say about where guitar making is headed, and how players continue to expand the instrument’s expressive reach. Our annual gearContinue Reading
(Image credit: Future/Phil Barker) Steve Clarke has one of the best – but most exacting – jobs in the vintage guitar world. The author of Famous Frets is Bonhams’ authenticator for guitar collections such as Gary Moore’s and also sympathetically prepares the guitars for auction. Having featured guitars for majorContinue Reading
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Won’t Attend CMA Awards 2025 Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are staying in their sweet escape. The couple will not be attending the 2025 Country Music Association Awards on Nov. 19, with a source telling E! News “Blake and Gwen will be watching the CMAs on theirContinue Reading
Sweetwater has been placed among the top countries in the US for its customer service, earning its highest ranking in its 46-year history. The rankings have been decided by Newsweek magazine, with Sweetwater breaking into the top 10 in eighth position. That placing means it’s beat the Four Seasons, DisneyContinue Reading
Getty Images Every day, I look forward to putting on my Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge pajamas, dimming my lights, and resting my head on my satin pillowcases. In other words, I love sleeping, and if you’re reading this, you probably do too. I’m willing to do whatever it takesContinue Reading
Ariana Grande Details Saying Goodbye to 5 Years of ‘Wicked’ With Cynthia Erivo Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are reaching the end of the yellow brick road. The Wicked costars—who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, in the film—stepped out for the premiere of the musical’s sequel, Wicked: For Good, inContinue Reading
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