ADA unleash the APP-1 PEDAL PREAMP

Bare Knuckle Pickups respond to players with a new humbucker

Iconic bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn has passed away aged 70

Fender have introduced some new models to their updated Pawn Shop Series

Those who haven't taken advantage of the Rebate Scheme on PRS Studio models, will be pleased to hear that Headline Music has announced an extension until midnight on 5 May 2012.

Lee Gaze, guitarist from Welsh rock outfit Lost Prophets has signed an endorsement deal with Barnes & Mullins

John Lydon has spoken out regarding the recent announcement that the band are planning to re-release God Save The Queen for their upcoming anniversary

Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty have been stolen

Legendary founder of Marshall Amplification has passed away aged 88

Recent Melody Makers have been great, save for the skinny single coils. Now an uncool band are responsible, indirectly, for a very cool guitar. Would would have thought it? Review by Richard Purvis

The Italian bass specialists’ new pedal range should satisfy almost every sonic need. We select a subtle overdrive. Review by Gareth Morgan

With clever valve trickery, digital reverb, a four-step power soak and a tiny Thiele-Small enclosure for the Celestion speaker, this mini-combo sets out to accomplish a lot. Review by Richard Purvis

Take one near-forgotten Fender oddball, change it lots and lots, add a monster pickup, and you’ve got the Marauder – the freshest guitar in the Chinese Modern Player series. Review by Rick Batey

The latest cost-effective range from major manufacturer Cort lives up to its name via some decidedly familiar looks. Review by Roger Cooper

This compact delay offers a swathe of pristine echoes, a 40-second looper and downloadable custom settings. Review by Richard Purvis

Bravely, radically sculpted and totally modern both inside and out, the Grooveline G104 pushes Ibanez basses into a price bracket we’re unused to. Review by Gareth Morgan

A revamped racer hits the road running courtesy of Korean retro-electric specialist Italia. Review by Roger Cooper

Ready your workbench, take the phone off the hook, and prepare to expand your tonal palette. Huw Price is your guide to a brave new world of super-affordable guitar modifications

There's nothing more satisfying than building your own custom bass or guitar from quality parts, but real life can get in the way. Huw Price takes on a project that deserves to be completed

Disasters happen, but sometimes an expensive fix just doesn't add up. Luthier and repairman Dave Walsh helps assess whether your guitar is worth mending

This 1990 Japanese-made Ibanez RG550, originally metallic red, was badly damaged in a bizarre plumbing incident. What better subject for a complete transformation? Huw Price rolls up his sleeves and gets to work.

Tinnily-made, battery-sucking Electro-Harmonix pedals are the secret weapons of the hippest pickers. Phil Harris knows why

Everyone from Hank to Macca has strummed a Hofner. Phil Harris reckons you should, too

If it wasn't for one man and his work, our licks would still be rudely interrupted by buzzing, humming and general audio detritus. Rik Flynn discovers why Seth Lover, the inventor of the humbucker, deserves his place on the guitar podium of fame

The Vintage Electric Guitar Bible is the first in a series of standalone specials, Guitar Classics, and is available now for just £7.99.

1970s fender strats are famous for all the wrong reasons, but with a spot of tender tweaking they can sing again. top Luthier Dave King has all the information you need.