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The Tele Servo Bender has generated quite the buzz in Reddit's guitar section and it's easy to see why, this DIY guitar features four servo motors that bends the A, D, G and B strings via foot pedals.

Led Zeppelin is in plagiarism trouble yet again, this time for allegedly lifting the famous intro of Stairway to Heaven from an obscure instrumental called Taurus.

The Edge and Bono help Fender's rehabilitation efforts by joining the corporation’s board of directors.

Guitar Center decided to terminate their 20-year relationship with music gear manufacturer Music Group.

Cordoba Music Group announces intent to purchase the Guild guitar brand from Fender.

A number of Beatles memorabilia will go to the highest bidder at Julien's Auctions Music Icons 2014, most notable of which is Beatles used Rickenbacker.

Fender is set to end the production of US-made Ovation guitars in their New Hartford Connecticut facility.

In celebration of Taylor Guitars' 40th anniversary, one lucky fan will have his dream custom guitar built for free!

MXR continues their extended 40th anniversary celebration by giving one lucky fan a vintage 1976 Distortion+ pedal.

Tombstone Case Company is ESP's newest division, tasked to create a new line of graphic-designed guitar cases.

Taylor Road Show returns for 2014, touring the US and Europe with the brand's experts and latest guitars.

April 1, 2014, Fort Wayne, Indiana – It’s a common problem among guitar players: a thin pick sounds best for rhythm strumming and funk. But a heavy pick works well for lead playing.

The American Design Experience is Fender's online electric guitar and bass designer, featuring four of their most popular models: The Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.

MXR celebrate their 40th anniversary by launching a series of mini-documentary videos that showcase their history.

Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands is now accepting submissions for two new contests, with an endorsement deal and over $15,000 worth of gear at stake.

Social media is making it harder for thieves to keep their loot, case in point is the recovery of a $25,000 (AUD) Les Paul that was stolen from a guitar store.

Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers announce the launch of their new interactive website - Jensentone.com

2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster. In line with this, Fender takes us back through time to share how the Strat continues to affect our musical landscape decades after it was first released.

Music gear giant Yamaha announces acquisition of popular amp and effects modeling manufacturer Line 6.

Absara Audio LLC, the parent company of effects manufacturer Pigtronix, has acquired the Supro amp and guitar brand.

Gibson announces the various changes that they will be implementing to their 2014 electric guitar production line.

Paul Reed Smith shared his interesting "Subtractive Theory" on guitar design at the TEDxMidAtlantic 2013 event.

Here are more tempting Black Friday deals from Sweetwater, this time we look at guitars, amps and a guitar stand.

Sweetwater gave us the go signal to tell you about their Black Friday special deals where you can save up to 83%!

Larrivée is set to shut down their Canada-based facility as they move their entire production line to California, USA.