But being the man to first bring the electric guitar to the world’s ears for the very first time is quite a legacy. George Barnes' story is celebrated over at his family-owned website, which includes ...

With wider options across a variety of price points and more signature artists than ever, has the headless axe’s time finally ...

Energy innovation can take many forms, and the variety in energy research was on display at the summit. ARPA-E, part of the ...

As is usual, 16 Creative was then hit with a cease and desist letter from Gibson Inc. for copying the iconic Les Paul shape. (Or, as guitar players call the knockoffs, "Chibsons." And to be fair, some ...

Decades in the making, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol’s singular oud transforms centuries-old Turkish sounds and — when the urge strikes ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Now, Fender is offering a rare discount on a huge lineup of ...

Lizzo is set to star as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the trailblazing 'Godmother of Rock & Roll,' in the Amazon MGM Studios biopic.

Fender Japan has expanded its range of distinctly, well, Japanese offerings with the Sakura Telecaster – a jaw-dropping ...

At the Ann Arbor Folk Festival, Toad the Wet Sprocket leaned into their rockier side, a disappointing decision for a folk ...

Andrew Hoyt is an Iowa musician on the rise. With a buzzy new EP on the way, playing an unexpected opening slot at Wells ...

The app is free and sure to be an essential tool for players with a Tonex pedal on their 'board, streamlining workflow and allowing for real-time edits of Tone Models, presets and IRs ...

Anderson .Paak has teamed up with whiskey brand Jameson on a bespoke new bottle design, Fender guitar and amp – see the details below. The Grammy-winning musician has joined forces with the ...