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“I thought I’d got over my Mk.gee-inspired Jaguar hype, but Fender has sent me spiraling down the rabbit hole again”: All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the most futuristic Epiphones ever created

Big drops from Fender, Gibson, Marshall and more headline the round-up this week

Guitar World

“I had a couple of drinks and started thinking, ‘I wonder if they have an Ovation Breadwinner…’” Jake E. Lee on the ultimate ’70s oddball guitar –and how he found a holy grail Marshall for $80 while touring with Ozzy

The ex-Ozzy guitarist talks about his love for SGs, his disdain for bad amps, andhow you can find a connection with the most unlikely instruments

Guitar World

“I like to keep things simple, as the saying goes: It’s only rock ’n’ roll”: Never mind the modelers, here’s a Sex Pistols Marshall amp

The striking yellow-and-pink JCM800 design pays homage to half a century of punk, but only 81 are being made

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“Jeff Beck arranged delivery with Marshall’s first factory arrival into the States, loading ZZ Top’s stage with stacks”: Billy Gibbons tells the tale of how an accident with a knife –and a British guitar great – set them up to conquer the ’80s

How Billy Gibbons unleashed the power of his holy grail '59 Les Paul Standard for the Texan blues-rock legend's “in-between” classic, El Loco –and set the stage for ZZ Top's domination of the decade

Guitar World

“Own a piece of grunge history”: The backline used on Nirvana’s Bleach tour is to be auctioned off today

The slew of Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg gear powered the tour for the band’s warts n’ all debut album at the turn of the ‘90s

Guitar World

Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a great soundbar, but the Marshall Heston 60 is better in a few ways, making it excellent for small spaces.

Tom’s Guide

Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem

The Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

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5 Overhyped Features You Can Probably Skip When Picking a Soundbar — They're Style Over Substance, Says Our Expert

Not everything a soundbar can do is a reason to buy it, and you'll get along without these particular features just fine

Livingetc

Marshall is taking on JBL and other party speaker makers in a 'very homogenous' market — and explains why it wants to make models that 'trigger your senses'

Marshall tells me about its decision to enter into the party speaker segment, and how it's attempting to stand out from the crowd.

TechRadar

“Other groups tell everyone they’re the ‘proper’ metal band on the bill, but they’re all using 8-string guitars”: Tailgunner are flying the flag for old-school metal (with a little help from K.K. Downing)

Tailgunner’s new album, Midnight Blitz, is a love letter to the '80s, Yngwie, Priest, and all things shred – and it's produced by a bona-fide Metal God

Guitar World

“I was amazed that my hard work might come back to help me”: Jim Gustafson and Poobah endured decades in the dark, but now their early albums are selling for $1,000 a copy

Even though his band was produced by Billy Cox and opened for Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, and countless others, industry issues held him back. And yet, powered by his original Marshalls and pedals, Jim Gustafson's determination means he’s still out there today

Guitar World

“I’m not an amp snob. I’m gonna give everything a try. Some of the oddest guitars and amps I have are ones I’ve used on my favorite songs”: Joe Perry gives us a decade-by-decade guide to the amps behind his Aerosmith tone

Is Joe Perry a Marshall guy, Fender guy, boutique guy, pedal amp guy? Answer: he’s all of the above

Guitar World

The ultimate guide to guitar amps: from vintage vacuum tubes to modeling marvels

Everything you need to know about the tech, tones, and tools that define your sound

Guitar World

“It quietly became the working guitarist’s secret weapon”: 10 sleeper guitar amps that deserve legendary status

From overlooked British combos to U.S. workhorses, these may not have the Plexi's prestige, but they deliver world-class tone for players willing to look beyond the obvious

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“The Mega channel has played a major role in heavy guitar tones since the early ’90s”: How the Diezel VH4 conquered metal, won fans in Metallica, Tool and Muse – and impressed John Fogerty too

Launched in ’92, the almighty four-channel beast completed a banner year for the high-gain tube amp

Guitar World

“Arguably the most practical single pedal you can put in front of an amp”: Flattley The Outlaw review

Flattley combines the functions of two of its pedals into one chassis to create a Marshall-flavoured drive and boost

Tom’s Guide

I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music

I've been testing the Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset, and it sounds excellent when listening to music too, making it a great all-around performer for everyone.

Guitar World

“They’re not just relics of the past. They are benchmarks”: The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar

From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today

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“The house and studio burned to the ground. When we got there, Pink was sitting in the driveway. She gave me a Gibson guitar case with a bow on it”: How Butch Walker’s ear for killer tone took him on a journey from obscurity to in-demand producer

From Taylor Swift to Green Day, he’s worked with the world’s biggest stars, and still managed to make 16 of his own records –and, now, his own signature amp with Divided by 13

Livingetc

I Tested Marshall's Heston 60 Soundbar, and Found That Underneath Its Rockstar Good Looks, It Delivers Audio Well Beyond Its Size

Tech design can often be a little boring, but Marshall's take on a soundbar brings some vintage flair that complements a well-rounded listening experience

Guitar World

“Got my dream amp!” Gary Moore's go-to Marshall head has been bought by another ’80s rock hero

It was Moore’s go-to amp for the best part of a decade, and it was a fair bargain, compared to some recent auction headlines

The Independent UK

Marshall drops plans to eliminate women's swimming and diving a week after student-led lawsuit

Marshall has dropped plans to eliminate its women's swimming and diving program

MusicRadar

Like Nuno Bettencourt, Mark Morton isn’t afraid to use a classic dirt pedal in an unorthodox fashion – here he reveals the secret behind his crushing Lamb Of God rhythm tone

Take one classic overdrive pedal, and use it in a way that suggests you forgot it was was ever an overdrive pedal in the first place

Tom’s Guide

I tested the Marshall Bromley 450 and the Marshall Bromley 750 party speakers — and the winner surprised me

I have tested both of Marshall's party speakers, and while they're very similar in terms of features, one offers better value for money.

TechRadar

Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker

I tested Marshall’s second party speaker, and it may be smaller, but my word does it pack a punch — here’s how I rated it.

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