Joe Satriani has been noted for his willingness to endorse musical equipment, such as electric guitars and effects pedals. MORE >
Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis has praised this year's event and admitted it could be hard to top it in 2010. MORE >
Musicians who record at home to produce demos or professional quality recordings can build up a vast array of equipment to come up with their ideal sound. However, it is not just the instruments themselves that can determine how a recording turns out, as the engineering and production can potentially make or break a track. MORE >
Sting has been criticised for his forays into acting by a national newspaper. MORE >
A world record attempt to create the biggest pedalboard in history is to take place next month. MORE >
Gibson has expressed its pride at the number of country music stars that are favouring its electric guitars. MORE >
LIMS 2009 has been hailed as a “huge success” in a statement on the organiser’s website. MORE >
Hey Jude has been named as the most popular Sir Paul McCartney composition in a new poll. MORE >
Ringo Starr is to receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MORE >
Guitar teachers have been urged to avoid overwhelming new students with complicated music theory. MORE >
Session musicians for top acts within the UK Music Industry including The Enemy and Bat For Lashes, have been turning to Tama Drums. MORE >
The Prodigy's guitarist Rob Holliday continues to use the Laney Amplifier that gives him the power he needs to be heard. MORE >
Pete Townshend of The Who has revealed that a wide variety of sources can inspire him to write a new composition. MORE >
Electric guitar players who want to branch out into slide guitar have been issued with advice by a top blues musician. MORE >
DigiTech and Sound Technology has showcased its new TimeBender delay pedal at this year's London International Music Show. MORE >
Joe Satriani has disclosed some of the methods that supergroup Chickenfoot used to record their debut album. MORE >
Rock guitarist Slash has described his late mother as a significant influence on his musical outlook. MORE >
Ex-Mountain guitarist Leslie West has recalled the brief period he spent recording with rock legends The Who. MORE >
Joe Satriani has revealed that he has worked directly with Peavey to get his guitar amps to produce his ideal sound. MORE >
The Arctic Monkeys have cited pioneering electric guitarist Jimi Hendrix as one of the main influences behind their upcoming album. MORE >
A Yamaha official has reiterated the company's dedication to nurturing emerging musical talent in the UK. MORE >
The Gibson SG smashed by Pete Townshend at the 1969 Woodstock Festival is to be put on show in London. MORE >
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has received further critical acclaim for his solo on the track Heartbreaker. MORE >
BB King has been commended for achieving guitar sustain using only his fingers. MORE >
At this years LIMS show, Alvarez will be relaunched in the UK by their new exclusive official reseller, Gear4music. MORE >
Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top has expressed his delight at playing the electric guitar for a living. MORE >
AC/DC rocker Angus Young has revealed he plans to visit a few old haunts ahead of this week's gig in Glasgow. MORE >
Musicians are constantly on the move, either going from gig to gig or setting up in a rehearsal room - so if you want to record a performance, a cumbersome and complicated device is far from ideal. Luckily, there are a wide variety of handheld audio recorders on the market, many of which offer features comparable to those in much larger recording desks and studios. MORE >
Bass amp manufacturer Markbass has unveiled its latest range of guitar effects pedals. MORE >
Mackie have released a new series of high definition PA speakers this month – the HD1521 and HD1631. MORE >
Jimmy Page has admitted that he has far too many electric guitars in his instrument collection. MORE >
A microphone is an essential part of any live performance, as it is the tool that transmits an audio signal to an amplification device. MORE >
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has criticised the Guitar Hero video game. MORE >
Many of the biggest musical acts of the 1960s favoured Epiphone amplifiers, a guitar manufacturer has noted. MORE >
Whilst working on a third solo album, bassist Billy Sheehan reveals information about Mr. Big and his plans for 2009. MORE >
A world record was achieved this week as gig-goers at the Download festival brandished imaginary instruments. MORE >
One of the most popular guitar effects pedals of all time has been hailed for its range and control. MORE >
Electro Harmonix has created several online systems allowing musicians to share their experiences of EHX products. MORE >
Gibson has noted the extensive use of its guitars by legendary musician John Lennon. MORE >
Roland has released details of its new electric piano - the DP 99R. MORE >
Gibson and Fender have both played a major role in the development of rock and roll since the 1950s, according to one analyst. MORE >
Jack White of the White Stripes has encouraged musicians to stick to basic recording methods, such as four-tracks. MORE >
Today marks the 94th birthday of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul. MORE >
A cabinet minister has called for children to be exposed to the arts from an early age to stimulate their interest in subjects such as music. MORE >
Manchester band Oasis endured a difficult homecoming night when technical problems led to a 30-minute interruption in their set. MORE >
Guitarists who are performing live with a complex effects set-up have been advised to try using different configurations. MORE >
Residents of London will be encouraged to perform when pianos are placed on the city's streets later this month. MORE >
The winner of this year's Guitar Idol contest stands to win an Ibanez guitar signed by the legendary Steve Vai. MORE >
Guitarists have been advised to consider refining their sound by using effects pedals. MORE >
BB King's first ever electric guitar was a Gibson, the blues legend has revealed. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has hailed the design classic that is the Flying V. MORE >
Neil Young fans got an extra treat at a gig this week when former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney made an impromptu guest appearance. MORE >
Software manufacturer Native Instruments has released a number of impressive discounts across their range this summer. MORE >
MusicRadar is calling on its readers to vote for what they believe is the best electric guitar priced at less than £300. MORE >
Gibson has dismissed the suggestion that it is not possible to get a twangy sound on one of its electric guitars. MORE >
Status Quo guitarist Francis Rossi has said he has no plans for retirement. MORE >
Filmmaker Michael Wadleigh has commended the originality and quality of the acts who played at Woodstock in 1969. MORE >
Investing in a drum kit could be good for a person's health, a music teacher has suggested. MORE >
Music software manufacturer Arturia is now 10 years old. To celebrate reaching this age, the company have launched a series of updates and sale pricing. MORE >
Robert Plant has given a local charity a signed acoustic guitar to help it raise money at a fundraising event. MORE >
The widow of former Beatle George Harrison has praised his "joyful and important" musical output. MORE >
Gibson has singled out Slash for participating in one of the strangest product endorsements of all time. MORE >
Yusuf Islam has said he will not sue Coldplay over an alleged plagiarism, as he does not believe it was intentional. MORE >
Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has welcomed a positive review for its new Les Paul Axcess Standard. MORE >
Microphone manufacturer Shure has launched the version of its famous 55SH device. MORE >
Fender has issued details of its brand new acoustic bass guitar - the Kingman Bass SCE. MORE >
An attempt to create the largest ever guitar ensemble on record has failed. MORE >
A book covering every details of Vox guitar amps has been commended by experts at Gibson. MORE >
Oasis's upcoming stadium tour will go down firmly in people's memories, Noel Gallagher has predicted. MORE >
A Status Quo fan had a shock at his birthday party this week when the actual band turned up to perform a gig. MORE >
Electric guitars all have unique identities that could reflect the personality of the player, according to Gibson. MORE >
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has spoken of how he enjoys playing a variety of musical instruments on stage. MORE >
Adam Lambert has dismissed rumours that he is to replace Freddie Mercury as the frontman with Queen. MORE >
Sting has called on schools and education providers to encourage children to play musical instruments. MORE >
Velvet Revolver guitarist suggests he kept it relatively simple equipment-wise when recording his new album. MORE >
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