GuitarWorld.com
- “The first one was a struggle. Making the video was harder than making the album. I was fully expecting that it was going to be a train wreck”: How guitarist and YouTube sensation Rob Scallon manages to write – and record – a full album in one day
Together with fellow mega YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Huang, Scallon has made this challenge a yearly tradition
- “Playing Dean Town forces me to keep my chops up. Vulfpeck fans can sing every note of that bassline”: Joe Dart breaks down his lightning-quick studio approach – and how he tackles his hardest bassline to play live
Joe Dart continues to make a lasting impression on the world of retro-funk bass guitar
- “I got tired of carrying different guitars with me. It’s delightful”: Skunk Baxter is a session legend – and his cutting-edge guitar rig probably isn’t what you expect
Baxter has settled on a Roland/Fender Stratocaster, which he uses alongside some other off-the-shelf Roland gear
- “It got stuck in the snow. We were like, ‘The truck’s not making it, the gear is not making it”: Primus’ Larry LaLonde on how he and Les Claypool ended up with off-the-rack gear from Guitar Center right before a show
The guitar and bass behemoths eventually auctioned off the Strat and P-Bass they bought at the last minute for charity
- “I wish I’d been treated more fairly by the record execs, but I was part of the creation of one of the biggest bands of all time. That’s a nice legacy”: How LA guitarist Chris Weber laid the foundations for Guns N’ Roses in a single studio session
Weber’s parents lent the Axl Rose-fronted Hollywood Rose $500 to make the demo that started a rock ’n’ roll revolution. Despite being replaced by Slash and losing credit for his contributions, he wouldn’t have things any other way
Guitar.com
- Jason Richardson leaves All That Remains to focus on “new opportunities”
“I’ve been grinding on a lot of different things behind the scenes and I’m feeling very optimistic right now,” the guitarist says. The post Jason Richardson leaves All That Remains to focus on “new opportunities” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “Maybe some young kids will be like, ‘Wow, I saw that movie. I like what he played. I wanna try that’”: Buddy Guy’s cameo in Sinners was to “help the blues”
The Chicago blues stalwart blames FM radio stations for the genre's current lack of visibility. The post “Maybe some young kids will be like, ‘Wow, I saw that movie. I like what he played. I wanna try that’”: Buddy Guy’s cameo in Sinners was to “help the blues” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music”: Pantera cancel tour dates as Zakk Wylde says they need “time to grieve” Ozzy Osbourne’s death
Pantera covered Electric Funeral at their New York show to honour the Prince of Darkness, but now they're taking time to mourn in private. The post “The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music”: Pantera cancel tour dates as Zakk Wylde says they need “time to grieve” Ozzy Osbourne’s death appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Neural DSP’s new Nano Cortex update introduces a Tap Tempo mode and other “highly requested” enhancements
Following the NanOS 2.0.0 update that launched back in April, Neural DSP has delivered even more highly requested features for its NanoCortex. The post Neural DSP’s new Nano Cortex update introduces a Tap Tempo mode and other “highly requested” enhancements appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- If you’re as excited about the Line 6 Helix Stadium as we are, you’ll be pleased to know you can now hear it in action
The Helix Stadium is described as the brand's “most powerful and flexible” Helix yet. It arrives this fall, but you can hear its new Agoura modelling technology right now. The post If you’re as excited about the Line 6 Helix Stadium as we are, you’ll be pleased to know you can now hear it in action appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
Fretboard Journal
- Podcast 509: James Kee of East Nash Grass
James Kee of East Nash Grass joins us this week to talk about his band’s forthcoming album ‘All God’s Children’ and the guitar he just acquired and restored, a 1955 Martin D-18 formerly owned by Earl Scruggs! During our chat, we learn all about the D-18’s restoration (which Nashville luthier Hugh Hansen just completed), East The post Podcast 509: James Kee of East Nash Grass first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Luthier on Luthier: Michael Sankey
On Episode 104 of the podcast, I talk with Michael Sankey, a wildly creative guitar maker from Ottawa. Michael’s work combines old-school methods like hand tools and hide glue with futuristic elements like 3D-printed metal parts. We get into how he balances tradition with innovation—and why he builds guitars based on his own ideas, The post Luthier on Luthier: Michael Sankey first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 151
Support our sponsors: Amplified Parts; Grez Guitars; Better Help, and Emerald City Guitars! It’s the 151st episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world’s finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons’ advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your The post The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 151 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics Founder Mark Turley
Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us this week to discuss the history of his pedal company, his day job as a schoolteacher, our Fretboard Summit gathering, and so much more. In what has become an annual tradition, Summer School will be debuting a new, wild pedal at our Summit. For the first time The post Podcast 508: Summer School Electronics Founder Mark Turley first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- A First Timer’s Guide to the Chicago Fretboard Summit 2025
Our annual Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music. Click here to register. Wondering what the heck the Fretboard Summit is? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve created this first-timer’s guide to help you wrap your head around the proverbial tailpiece of this special gathering. The post A First Timer’s Guide to the Chicago Fretboard Summit 2025 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
Gibson Gazette
- We asked six artists what they thought of our coolest new Gibson guitars
Professional guitarists react to seeing new Gibson Custom Select and Exclusive guitars for the first time
- Eight famous guitarists talk collecting guitars
Joe Bonamassa, Slash, Kirk Hammett, and more on their lifelong guitar-collecting obsessions
- Jason Isbell joins the search for the missing Gibson ES-345 from Back to the Future
The award-winning singer-songwriter adds his voice to the search for a Gibson guitar that inspired millions to play
- Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025: Gibson artists react to the passing of a heavy metal icon
Heartfelt tributes paid to one of the most influential rock musicians in music history
- AfroDiziac joins the Gibson Artist Spotlight program
"To be seen for the artist and man that I am by people I respect and admire has always meant a great deal to me"
Avada
- How to Use Avada’s Advanced Global Palette Color Options
Using Avada and WordPress for website design is a favorite among designers due to its versatility, and one of its most powerful features is the Advanced Global Color System. Global colors help maintain a consistent brand identity across your site, ensuring that any color updates cascade automatically to all connected Elements. However, for designers who ...
- Working With Color Options in Avada
Choosing the right website colors goes beyond aesthetics—it shapes brand consistency, improves accessibility, and enhances the user experience. With Avada’s Global Color Palette and integrated tools, you can control and update your WordPress website’s colors efficiently, without editing each element. Whether building a new website, customizing an existing design, or rebranding, Avada provides a flexible, ...
- Avada Ecommerce: Deconstructing a Prebuilt Website
Say hello to Avada Ecommerce. This Avada prebuilt website is ideal for beginners, marketers, professionals, and anyone in between. Avada Ecommerce can be imported at the click of a button and is highly flexible. Every aspect of the prebuilt website is easily customizable, and it can be adapted and branded to suit any business ...
- Avada Roadmap: July (2025) Progress Update
In June 2025, we conducted a survey to gain a deeper understanding of how users interact with the back-end builder and what they value most in their building experience. In this month's roadmap update, we aim to delve into some of the key takeaways from the survey, clarify a few common misunderstandings, and demonstrate how ...
- Version 7.12.2 Security Update
We have released Avada 7.12.2, fixing a minor security issue: SECURITY: Fixed Contributor+ level XSS vulnerability in the Google Maps Element. This is disclosed in our Changelog and our Important Update Info help file. Like WordPress and any entity that develops software, we understand that security is not absolute and is a continuous ...