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ICMP Tutor Phil Capone to perform as part of the Jimi Hendrix Exhibition

The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) guitar tutor Phil Capone will be holding an exclusive masterclass, as part of the Hendrix in...

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Eric Clapton Hates his Voice

Give Eric Clapton a guitar, and old slowhand has no fear. But it’s another thing entirely when the rock legend has to sing.

New 5 String Bass Pickups from Aguilar

Aguilar Amplification has announced their new AG 5J-60 pickups for five-string bass.

Modeled after a mid 60's Jazz Bass pickup, the A...

New Tube Converter from Yellow Jackets

Yellow Jackets have been manufacturing tube converters for over a decade and now they bring us their first new product introduction in years: the Y...

Gibson Definitely Not Washed Up, Slash on the other hand...

On the heels of a worldwide jaunt across the globe celebrating his first solo album release, legendary guitarist Slash was presented with a very sp...

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