Further to our news that he’ll be playing Blues on Broadbeach next year, full tour dates have now been announced for renowned American artist Robben Ford, who is returning to Australia in May 2022 for headline appearances at not only Blues on Broadbeach, but also a run of not-to-be-missed exclusive…
Shane from Fender USA demos the new Fender Mustang amps at the Fender booth, NAMM 2020 At Winter NAMM 2020, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the expansion of their contemporary-digital amplifiers category with the Mustang LT50 and Mustang GTX – available in both 50 Watts and 100 Watts. With…
With over 80 years of combined experience in traditional instrument craftsmanship, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars and Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick GmbH of Germany have teamed up to bring a full range of quality instruments and accessories to musicians worldwide under the Sadowsky brand name. At Winter NAMM 2020, Australian…
At Winter NAMM 2020 Ibanez presented their new collaboration with guitar great Steve Vai, the gorgeous PIA (Paradise in Art) Steve Vai Signature guitar. The new model features a solid alder body and a five-piece maple and walnut neck, with a rosewood fretboard emblazoned with a multi-coloured blossom inlay. A…
Released at NAMM 2020, The Boss SY-1000 is a breakthrough creation machine that transforms your guitar or bass rig with limitless sound design options. This powerhouse music tool opens a bold new chapter in the legacy of BOSS guitar synth innovation, fusing decades of R&D with our latest software and…
As we draw closer to the 2018 Melbourne Guitar Show (August 4&5 Caulfield Racecourse), exhibitors are beginning to announce their on-stand talent and finalise their clinic sessions and some of the names which have been added to the show are huge. Since the second artist announcement a month or more…
Louisiana-bred guitar slinger, singer and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd has sold millions of albums worldwide, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is coming…
Hungry for the Melbourne Guitar Show to begin? Going a little fruity deciding which artist you want to see the most? Looking forward to some tasty guitar playing and licking your lips at the amazing range of gear that will be on view that you’ll be able to fork out…
With the Melbourne Guitar Show getting closer, we’re looking at all-things-guitar-related. Today we present the 10 most expensive guitars sold (those which have been documented anyway!): 1) Reach out to Asia Fender Stratocaster Sold for $2.7 million In 2005, this guitar was sold in an auction in Qatar to raise…
In today’s Melbourne Guitar Show tip of the day, Peter Hodgson chats about the dos and don’ts of soloing