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Guild DS-240E review – “This acoustic proved me wrong about soundhole pickups”

2 days ago | guitar.com | Eric Dahl

When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn moreGuild updates its retro-vibed Memoir series with a new all-black dreadnought that comes with an impressive DeArmond soundhole pickupGuild DS-240E. Image: PressApril 22, 2025 April 22, 2025 When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo review

6 days ago | guitar.com | Richard Purvis

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo. Image: PressApril 18, 2025 April 18, 2025 When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions.
McFly’s Dougie Poynter on why the bass is “an unsung hero” and his obsession with the Fender Meteora

1 week ago | guitar.com | Rachel Roberts

Dougie Poynter of McFly performing at The O2 Arena on October 9th, 2024, in London, England. Image: Lorne Thomson/Redferns via Getty ImagesApril 17, 2025 April 17, 2025 When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn more“I’ve got friends who are like, ‘which part are you playing in that song? I can’t hear it…’ I’m the thing that’s making the seat rumble!” Explains an exasperated Dougie Poynter.
“We went from playing high school dances once or twice a month to playing six nights a week”: Alex Lifeson on how Rush’s career took off with this one change

1 week ago | guitar.com | Crystal Koe

Alex Lifeson has revealed how an unexpected change in provincial law had led to Rush’s career taking off overnight in the early ’70s. Speaking on a recent episode of Q with Tom Power, the Rush guitarist shares a pivotal moment for the band in 1971, right around the time the group was transitioning from a four-piece to the now-iconic power trio of Lifeson, Geddy Lee, and drummer John Rutsey.
“Stevie always sounded the same whether it was a rosewood or maple neck”: Jimmie Vaughan doesn’t think it makes any difference what wood your guitar’s fingerboard is made of

1 week ago | guitar.com | Rachel Roberts

Jimmie Vaughan feels the wood used to make your guitar’s fretboard doesn’t have much of an effect on its overall sound. The tonewood debate remains ever divisive in the guitar world, with some believing it makes a significant difference, while others sit on the opposite side of the debate. But be it rosewood or maple on your fretboard, Jimmie feels it really doesn’t change anything, and in fact, his brother Stevie Ray Vaughan sounded the same regardless of the neck he played.
“We have talked at length about this”: Alex Lifeson is contemplating touring and playing live again – but not with Rush

1 week ago | guitar.com | Rachel Roberts

Alex Lifeson is considering hitting the road again, but it won’t be with his Rush bandmate, Geddy Lee. Rush said farewell back in 2015, and following drummer Neil Peart’s death in 2020, it became ever more apparent that they would not tour again. Aside from the odd charity gig or two – including one at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert – both Lifeson and Lee have preferred to leave their memories just as they are.
Benson Boone pokes fun at Coachella crowd’s underwhelming reaction to Brian May

1 week ago | guitar.com | Rachel Roberts

When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn moreDespite Boone’s disappointment in the crowd’s lack of enthusiasm, May himself is was “awestruck” by their shared performance. Image: Allen J. Schaben / GettyApril 16, 2025 April 16, 2025 When you purchase through affiliate links on Guitar.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions.
Shred-ready Charvels and Jacksons, Fender Professional II Strats discounted BIG at Reverb

1 week ago | guitar.com | Sam Roche

Another week, another round of guitar deals at Reverb… And it’s our mission here at Guitar.com to bring you the best of the best. This week, we’ve found huge savings on Charvel, Jackson and Fender electric guitars, so whether you’re in the market for your next main instrument, or simply looking to expand your collection, now’s the time.
Meet Fender’s new Player II Modified series, featuring “souped-up” models with quirky specs

1 week ago | guitar.com | Rachel Roberts

Fender has introduced another iteration of its Player series with the Player II Modified range. The new collection is an expansion of its best-selling Player II series – which launched in 2024, and built upon the Player range it had previously released in 2018 – and sees select Player II models “souped up with performance-driven mods”, all right out of the box.
Bryan Adams reveals the story behind his “first real six-string” in hit song Summer of ’69 – and it actually wasn't bought at a five and dime

1 week ago | guitar.com | Crystal Koe

Bryan Adams has shared the story behind the guitar that inspired one of his most iconic lyrics – and how he was unexpectedly reunited with the instrument decades after losing track of it.