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(via The Rise of the Baritone Guitar: From Country Twang to Wall-of-Sound Shoegaze) Explore baritone guitars: extended-scale instruments ranging from 1950s Nashville twang to modern shoegaze. History, specs, and iconic models explained.

(via Blast Off: Harley Benton Drops Cosmic New 'Space' Pedals) Harley Benton launches three new Space pedals: Wah, Volume, and Wah/Volume combo. Vintage tone, true bypass, affordable.

(via Is a £4000 Stratocaster Worth the Cost?) Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.

(via Gibson Garage Las Vegas: What the Brand's Fourth Flagship Store Means for the Guitar Industry) Gibson opens its fourth Garage location in Las Vegas at Miracle Mile Shops in 2027, featuring a 10,000-sq-ft experiential retail space.

(via Flattley Guitar Pedals Unveils the Centurion 10 AE: A Masterclass in Transparent Overdrive) Flattley's Centurion 10 AE transparent overdrive uses rare vintage germanium diodes for soft clipping and natural tone. £259.

(via Step on the Canvas: Unleashing the Visual Magic in 'Art of the Stomp Box')

(via Guitar Pickups Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Single-Coils, Humbuckers, and P90s) Learn the differences between single-coil, humbucker, and P90 pickups. A beginner's guide to choosing the right pickup for your tone and playing style.

(via Line 6 Drops Helix Stadium Native Plugin—And There’s a Permanently Free Version!) Line 6 launches Helix Stadium Native plugin with a free permanent tier featuring 5 amps, 5 cabs, and 16 effects—plus IR and Proxy clone support.

(via Pure Southern Soul: Epiphone Unveils the Marcus King Signature El Dorado) Epiphone unveils Marcus King Signature El Dorado acoustic guitar featuring solid rosewood and spruce, L.R. Baggs electronics, and vintage 1970s styling.

(via The End of Brand Loyalty: How $500 Import Guitars Are Outplaying $3,000 American Classics) How Chinese automation and global capital are eroding brand loyalty in guitars, allowing $500 imports to match $3,000 American classics.

(via Should You Buy a Combo Amp or a Head & Cab Setup?) Combo vs. head & cab amps: learn the key differences, setup requirements, pros/cons, and how to choose the right amplifier for your needs.

(via Mesa/Boogie Revives the Sound of a Generation with Limited-Edition ’90s Dual Rectifier Mod 1) Mesa/Boogie revives the '90s Dual Rectifier with a limited-edition 100W tube head featuring John Marshall's custom 'Tight' mod and upgraded cleans. $2,999.

(via 5150 Holy Grails: Eddie Van Halen’s Studio Kramer Guitars—Complete with Smoked Cigarette Butts—Up for Auction) Eddie Van Halen's studio-used 5150 Kramer guitars built by tech Zeke Clark hit auction at Backstage Auctions, starting at $50k each.

(via Meet the Maker: Ivison Guitars) Meet the Maker: Ivison Guitars Ivison Guitars are inspired by classic designs from the '50s, and their unique guitars will inspire youhttps://guitarbomb.com/blog/meet-the-maker-ivison-guitars/ 

(via Solar Guitars Launches New 27-Fret ACS Series) Solar Guitars launches the ACS Series with 27-fret ergonomic designs. White 6-string and Pink Sparkle 7-string models debut now.

(via HeadRush Drops Free NAM & TONE3000 Update for Prime Pedals) HeadRush Prime, Core, and Flex Prime now support Neural Amp Modeler and TONE3000 integration in a free firmware update.

(via Third Man & 1981 Inventions Unveil Limited "Mod DRV" Pedal) Third Man Hardware and 1981 Inventions unveil the ultra-limited Mod DRV pedal—just 65 units worldwide, debuting at EarthQuaker Day 2026.