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October 26, 2026
Not sure what to buy the guitarist in your life? Here are practical, affordable gift ideas they will actually use, from picks…
October 24, 2026
A second-hand guitar can be a great deal, or an expensive mistake. Use this checklist to inspect the neck, frets, electronics and…
October 23, 2026
Clip-on, pedal or phone app? Each type of guitar tuner has its place. Here is how they differ, which suits you best…
October 22, 2026
Your cable is part of your signal chain, and yes, it can change your sound. Here is why, what to look for…
October 21, 2026
Yamaha has launched the Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar RS20MM: a chambered, flame-topped Revstar with DiMarzio pickups and gold hardware. Here are the…
October 20, 2026
Scratchy volume knobs, a crackling output jack or a constant hum? Here is what causes the most common guitar electronics noises and…
October 19, 2026
A strap slipping off a strap button is the most common way guitars get dropped. Strap locks prevent it. Here is how…

Reviews on guitars, guitar gear and accessories

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October 5, 2026
Strymon’s new La Brea is a fully analog tape saturation drive with a clean blend and a tone-shaping Shift switch. Here are…
October 5, 2026
IK Multimedia’s TONEX Board brings the whole TONEX ecosystem, AmpliTube effects and a 5-inch touchscreen to the floor for €1,099. Here is…
April 6, 2026
The Quad Cortex Mini packs the full Quad Cortex, touchscreen and all, into a pedal half the size. We look at sound,…
August 1, 2024
The NUX MG-300 is a compact, affordable multi-effects pedal with surprisingly realistic amp modelling, IR support and USB recording. Here is how…

News on must see guitar events in Europe

Guitar events and shows

October 25, 2026
From Amsterdam Guitar Heaven in November to Montreux, Paris, Bologna and the Bridge Guitar Festival next spring, here are the guitar shows…
October 17, 2026
Scandinavia’s biggest guitar show returns to Stockholm on 25 October 2026, with a semi-hollow theme and a live set from The Axman…
October 12, 2026
On Saturday 21 November 2026, Amsterdam Guitar Heaven brings a gear show and workshop festival to Q-Factory, with Guy Pratt, Alexandr Misko,…
October 10, 2026
From Matteo Mancuso’s new Yamaha signature to Höfner’s comeback and the latest modellers, here are the highlights from Guitar Summit 2026 in…
May 27, 2026
On 30 May 2026 Muziekgebouw Eindhoven hosted the Bridge Guitar Convention, the biggest guitar event in the Benelux. Here is what was…
March 30, 2026
The May 2026 Umeå Guitarshow in northern Sweden was cancelled, with a new edition announced for October 2026. Here is what the…
March 30, 2026
A big room full of gear, motivated sellers and the chance of a great find. Our guide to the musicians flea market…
March 29, 2026
Poland Guitar Fest in Kraków is quickly becoming Central Europe’s go-to guitar fair, with a focus on boutique and independent brands. Here…

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