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Designing new solidbody electrics is one of the biggest challenges in guitar building – but Eastman has made it look easy yet again with the FullerTone
By Matt Owen published
Eastman takes inspiration from its acclaimed D'Ambrosio range to produce an innovative lineup that looks like the stuff of dreams

Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
By Phil Weller published
The Glideline collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones

John Mayer and Dave Matthews to perform as a duo for the first time at L.A. FireAid benefit concert, alongside Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joni Mitchell and Green Day
By Janelle Borg published
The mega-event will take place on January 30 at L.A.'s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, and will be broadcast on multiple platforms

Mick Thomson’s long-awaited ESP signature guitar is finally here – but it’s not what we expected
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist’s first ESP signature guitar has been a long time coming, and its final form might take you by surprise

Bad Cat marks the return of amp design guru Mark Sampson with the Era 30
By Matt Parker published
The legendary designer is famed for founding Matchless and his early Bad Cat builds – now he’s returned to the boutique firm after 20 years

Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals
By Janelle Borg published
New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup

Kepma disrupts the budget acoustic game with torrefied solid-topped models starting at $249
By Jackson Maxwell published
The $300 variations of the company's Fenix series of Grand Auditorium acoustics also come fitted with a busker-friendly pickup, preamp, and effects system

Donner has given its Jack White-approved delay pedal an upgrade… and it’s got an awfully familiar new look
By Matt Owen published
Donner builds its latest delay and reverb around an effect personally selected by White for his signature multi-effects pedal, and gives it a familiar new chassis
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