GuitarWorld.com
- “Absolutely fearless”: Teenager shredding Bon Jovi’s You Give Love a Bad Name at her valedictory goes viral
Erin Phelan’s take on the Bon Jovi classic has become a hit on social media
- “A treasure trove of undiscovered harmonies”: She’s played with Bruno Mars and Jay-Z – now Ella Feingold’s signature string set brings her wild inverted tuning to the masses
The Grammy winner popularized the upside-down tuning in funk guitar and it has been a pillar of her sound. Now, her new La Bella string set makes it easier than ever to replicate
- “Changing from active to passive was huge – I’d forget to change the batteries and have a meltdown pre-gig when my EMGs died”: Conjurer just dropped a modern sludge-metal classic – and they made it using custom guitars with satanic scale lengths
The UK progressive sludge-metallers are one of UK heavy music’s most potent forces. Dani Nightingale and Brady Deeprose break down their Carillion and Mozer guitars, and why they write material using Guitar Pro – then send the tabs to their fans
- Musician’s Friend has just destroyed Black Friday before it’s even begun with up to 50% off guitars from Gretsch, PRS, Fender & more in their unmissable Holiday Sale
The Musician's Friend Holiday Sale sees big-name brands slashed by up to 50% with new items added every Monday from now until Black Friday
- “I’d say, ‘How is your latest record, Jeff?’ And he’d go, ‘Oh, it's a lot of rubbish’”: Ritchie Blackmore on Jeff Beck’s imposter syndrome
Both guitarists revolutionized rock guitar – but Beck wasn’t always the biggest fan of his own work
Guitar.com
- Dark Souls/Elden Ring finishes: Rabea Massaad’s new Sterling By Music Man signature comes in two colourways inspired by his favourite video games
The new model preserves the essentials of the YouTuber and metal maestro's premium, $4,000 Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre, while making it more affordable for everyday players. The post Dark Souls/Elden Ring finishes: Rabea Massaad’s new Sterling By Music Man signature comes in two colourways inspired by his favourite video games appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Legendary Leo Fender-founded guitar brand G&L reportedly shutting down – with Fender acquiring its intellectual property
Reports indicate that G&L’s Fullerton facility is currently being cleared out. The post Legendary Leo Fender-founded guitar brand G&L reportedly shutting down – with Fender acquiring its intellectual property appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Kirk Hammett is auctioning his silver Gibson CEO4 SG from Black Sabbath’s farewell show – plus more than 150 guitars from his collection
The one-of-a-kind CEO4 SG built by Gibson head Cesar Gueikian will be auctioned this month as part of a massive sale featuring Hammett’s stage-played six-strings and rare memorabilia. The post Kirk Hammett is auctioning his silver Gibson CEO4 SG from Black Sabbath’s farewell show – plus more than 150 guitars from his collection appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “This was about showing respect to a man that I don’t believe thinks I respect him”: Dave Mustaine on James Hetfield and why he’s re-recorded Ride The Lightning
“I hate to say this, but the guitar playing in Metallica changed the world.” The post “This was about showing respect to a man that I don’t believe thinks I respect him”: Dave Mustaine on James Hetfield and why he’s re-recorded Ride The Lightning appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Bill Finnegan is auctioning another newly-built gold Klon Centaur – and the current bid’s already over $2,000
The Holy Grail of overdrives is up for grabs again. The post Bill Finnegan is auctioning another newly-built gold Klon Centaur – and the current bid’s already over $2,000 appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
Fretboard Journal
- The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 155
It’s the 155th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all things tube amps. This week: Barn finds, lost dogs, an extra-grounded Jason (amp pun intended), and more! Some of the topics discussed this week: 1:05 Skip gets the new Fretboard Journal The post The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 155 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Luthier on Luthier: Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars)
For Episode 107 of the Luthier on Luthier podcast, I’m joined by Rory Dowling, the owner and builder behind the beautifully crafted Taran Guitars. https://www.taranguitars.co.uk Rory talks about his team-based approach to building and his journey from furniture design to guitar making. We also take a deep dive into his unique methods for back bracing The post Luthier on Luthier: Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars) first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 522: Raymond Morin of Acoustic Music Works
Raymond Morin of Pittsburgh’s Acoustic Music Works joins us this week for an insightful chat about running a guitar store, music and so much more. At a time when things seem pretty bleak for mom & pop guitar stores, Pittsburgh’s Acoustic Music Works is a true success story. They just moved to a new, The post Podcast 522: Raymond Morin of Acoustic Music Works first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 154
It’s the 154th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps, the call-in show where amp tech Skip Simmons fields your questions on all things tube amps. Some of the topics discussed this week: :42 Skip is back on the Ferguson TO-35 tractor; Roy Clark & Joe Pass 7:04 What’s on Skip’s bench: A Marshall The post The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 154 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 521: Paul Rigby
Guitarist Paul Rigby joins us this week to talk about his 15-plus-year collaboration with Neko Case and so much more. We hear about growing up in Calgary (and why it’s an oddly great town for guitarists); meeting Neko; writing for Broadway; songwriting help from the Black Stallion; and why his favorite electric guitar is The post Podcast 521: Paul Rigby first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
Avada
- How To Use Avada Dynamic Data For Websites
If you want to elevate your Avada websites, mastering dynamic data is essential. In a previous article, we looked at the dedicated Avada Dynamic Data Element. In this article, we explore how dynamic data as a whole transforms static website content into adaptable, data-driven content that update automatically across your site. Let’s break down what ...
- Overview: Connect Avada Forms With Google Sheets
Streamlining how you manage form submissions can transform your website’s efficiency. Collecting leads, support requests, or feedback becomes much faster when you move data from your inbox into an organized system—saving you hours each week. To address these challenges, this integration helps streamline your process. We'll show how connecting Avada Forms with Google Sheets simplifies ...
- The Best Web Safe Fonts for Accessible Design
When designing for the web, accessibility should always come first. One of the most overlooked aspects of accessibility is typography — specifically, font choice. The right font can make your content easier to read for everyone, including users with visual impairments, dyslexia, or cognitive differences. That’s why using web-safe fonts is essential. Overview ...
- How to Add an Auto Reply Notification in Avada Forms
Have you ever filled out a contact form and wondered if it was actually received? Not knowing or even a delayed response on the website's form can lead to unnecessary additional form submissions. That's precisely why auto-reply notifications are so helpful — they instantly let people know their submission was received, giving your site a ...
- Avada Roadmap: October (2025) Progress Update
Following on from the September progress update, this month’s roadmap update highlights two key developments: Avada 8’s brand-new Components System and the progress we’re making with Avada AI. Both are designed to provide you with more flexibility, control, and speed when building with Avada. Avada 8 Components Concept Components are equivalent to ...
