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10 iconic ’90s songs that you can easily learn to play on guitar

Every guitarist knows the feeling of first picking up the instrument and being at a total loss for where to start. While everyone just wants to jam out to their favorite hits, there’s often a learning curve involved. That said, there are plenty of beginner-level songs that you can learn how to play with just […]

Here's how D'Addario are helping front-line workers with their drum heads

A lot of companies are shifting their production gears to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and D’Addario is joining in with a new initiative using their drum heads. The company found a way to make face shields using their drum heads. They’ll be producing them to help front line workers from catching the virus while treating […]

Minibar guitar pedal distorts sound based on the drink you pour

If you’ve ever played in a live band and seen someone place their beer a little too close to your pedalboard, you know the panic that comes with drinks being near equipment but one company is flipping that idea on its head. A new overdrive pedal from Rainger FX called the “Minibar” is designed with […]

Rise Against bassist Joe Principe selling iconic instruments, gear online

Rise Against bassist Joe Principe is selling several off a bunch of instruments and gear that he’s used to record some of the band’s most iconic tracks.  Principe has teamed up with Reverb to sell several bass guitars, amps, effects and more.  Read more: Lil Xtra celebrates Hopeless Records signing with moody new song, video […]

Ozzy Osbourne $25k reward intact for Randy Rhoads' remaining gear

Ozzy Osbourne is still offering a reward of $25,000 for any information that leads to an arrest regarding stolen Randy Rhoads instruments and memorabilia. The reward is to be disbursed once all the missing items are found. The merchandise was stolen from Musonia School of Music in North Hollywood, CA, Thanksgiving night. Rhodes taught guitar […]

Rock And Rock Hall of Fame to open exhibit for visitors to play instruments

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is getting a new interactive exhibit that will allow visitors to play instruments. The new exhibit is called the “Interactive Garage” and it will open July 1 at the museum. Read more: ‘Beetlejuice’ star pays homage to 1988 character on Tony’s red carpet Rock Hall president […]

Man makes guitar out of 1,200 colored pencils

Talk about a truly colorful instrument. One inventive YouTube user has shared their journey in building an electric guitar out of 1,200 colored pencils. Watch it below! That’s right, the vlogger going by the name of Burls Art constructed what looks like an actual Fender Stratocaster out of a whopping gob of the probable favorite […]