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Solar Guitars Drops GC2.6 KILLERTONE (And Our Jaws…)
Solar Guitars has just unveiled its third Jason Frankhouser signature, the GC2.6 KILLERTONE, and it is a proper little stunner with a nice price tag to match Solar Guitars has announced the release of the GC2.6 Killertone Jason Frankhouser signature model. This marks the third collaboration between the brand and the renowned Texan guitarist, aiming…
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Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Entire European Tour…
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) have canceled their remaining tour dates for July due to frontman Josh Homme requiring emergency surgery In an unexpected turn of events, Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) have canceled their remaining tour dates for July due to frontman Josh Homme requiring emergency surgery. The announcement was made via…
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Fender Player II Series Official: New Models, Epic Updates
Fender has just unleashed its Player II Series — a significant upgrade to its best-selling electric guitar line Fender’s Player Series is its best-selling lineup of guitars. Period. And like all good cash cows, it is treated with the respect and care that it deserves. But this latest iteration, the Fender Player II Series, ups…
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Fender Telepath Wireless System 101: What You Need To Know
Fender has announced its new Telepath Wireless System, aiming to address common issues plaguing wireless guitar setups. The system operates on a 5.8 GHz frequency, promising improved stability and reduced interference compared to standard 2.4 GHz models. This system could offer significant advantages for live performers, particularly in environments where multiple wireless devices are in…
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Fender Japan Strikes Again With EPIC, New Hybrid Series II Finishes…
If you love a good Fender, you need to see this – Fender Japan’s latest Hybrid Series II finishes are utter, utter guitar porn… Hold onto your neon leg warmers and dust off your lava lamps, folks, because Fender Japan is at it again! The mad scientists of the guitar world have birthed a new litter…
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Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Silencer Brings P-90 Grit Without the Buzz
In a move that’s sure to excite tone-chasers and noise-haters alike, Seymour Duncan has just dropped their latest creation: the Phat Cat Silencer. This humbucker-sized pickup promises to deliver all the growl and grit of a classic P-90 without the infamous 60-cycle hum that’s been the bane of rock guitarists for decades. Who’s It For?…
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Donner’s Seeker DST-600 and DST-700: High-Spec Strats on a Budget
Donner has made waves in the budget guitar market with their latest additions to the Seeker range: the DST-600 and DST-700 These Stratocaster-inspired models aim to offer players high-quality features at remarkably affordable prices. Let’s dive into what makes these guitars stand out in the crowded sub-$500 market. Bottom Line? Donner’s DST-600 and DST-700 offer…
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Them Crooked Vultures Reunion? It’s All On Dave Grohl, Apparently…
If you’re desperate for a new album from Them Crooked Vultures, don’t ask Josh Homme – it’s Dave Grohl’s job apparently In the annals of rock history, few collaborations have generated as much excitement and intrigue as Them Crooked Vultures. This supergroup, formed in 2009, brought together three titans of rock: Josh Homme of Queens of…
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The Dave Grohl and Taylor Swift Feud – A Timeline of Bullsh*t
Dave Grohl and Taylor Swift are involved in a feud and are now actively slinging jibes at one another. There’s been death threats and a whole host of social media weirdness… Dave Grohl and Taylor Swift aren’t people like you and I, they’re extraordinarily famous, travel with entourages, and carry NDAs with them at all…
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Boss Katana 3: What to Expect in 2024
Gear enthusiasts and modeling amp aficionados are eagerly anticipating the release of the Boss Katana 3 series in 2024. Here’s what to expect… The Japanese amp and effects powerhouse recently teased the upcoming launch on their Instagram page, hinting at a new generation of Katana modeling amps that will build upon the success of the…
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Deftones New Album Produced By Nick Raskulinecz
He’s the same producer the Deftones used on Diamond Eyes and Koi No Yokan, arguably two the band’s best modern albums The new Deftones record – according to some sources – is just around the corner. Both Chino and Steph have confirmed much of the work on recording the new record is done and all that is…
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Global Guitar Trends By Brand (2004-2024)
Which guitar brand is the most popular? To find out we examined search trends going back two decades to find out… The guitar industry has witnessed significant changes over the past two decades, with various brands vying for the attention of musicians and enthusiasts worldwide. This report examines the search interest trends for five prominent…
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Holy Schect! Schecter Drops New “Black Ops” T-Stylers For 2024
Schecter Guitar Research has launched its latest line of electric guitars, the Black Ops series, featuring three covert single-cut models engineered for precision and power. Black Ops In 6, 7 AND 8 String Variants The Black Ops range includes three models: a standard six-string, a multi-scale seven-string, and an eight-string variant. Each guitar boasts a…
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New Deftones Album Release Date: It’s COMING In 2024
The Deftones follow-up to the Pandemic-era Ohms is set for release in 2024 – here’s everything you need to know If you’re a fan of the Deftones, you’ll be thrilled to know that the band is on the verge of finishing their tenth studio album, the follow-up to 2020’s pandemic-era release, ‘Ohms.’ Speaking to Gnostic Academy…
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Jimmy Page’s New Gibson Guitar Costs More Than A Tesla 3
For $50,000, you could have a futuristic electric car like a Tesla Model 3 or… a whole lotta tone Gibson’s signature series guitars are ALWAYS expensive, but the new Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck signature model takes things to a whole other level – it costs $50,000. To put that figure into context, for the same money…
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The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 is OFFICIAL
The The Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 – AKA the worst kept secret of 2024 – is finally official, and boy was it worth the wait… After years of talking-up the possibility of an affordable, Inspired By Gibson-version of Dave Grohl’s now-trademark Trini Lopez hollow body, the wait is finally over: the Epiphone Dave Grohl DG-335 has launched.…
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15 Richest Metal Bands: Meet The BILLION Dollar Metal Band
From Metallica to TOOL, here’s a comprehensive list of the richest metal bands of all time. You’ll never guess how much Metallica is worth! You don’t normally associated being in a metal band with being loaded, financially. And most of the time, this sentiment is correct. 99.9% of metal bands barely make enough to pay…
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Thomann Turns 70! And It’s Celebrating With MEGA DEALS
Thomann, the home of Harley Benton, turns 70 today. It’s still a pup compared to Harrison Ford but it has some killer deals coming to celebrate
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Positive Grid Spark Link: A Quick Overview + What It Does
Positive Grid has just waded into the wireless guitar system market with its Spark Link. Here’s everything you need to know… The Spark Link is a wireless guitar system created by Positive Grid to provide cable-free playing with their Spark amplifier range. It also works with any other amplifier, making high-quality wireless functionality accessible to…
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Gibson Confirms Slew of Jimmy Page Signature Models For 2024
Gibson Announces Signature Guitar Partnership with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Gibson has announced a new partnership with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page that will see the development of a series of signature models bearing Page’s name. So if you’re bank account wasn’t completely scorched by Adam Jones’ 1979 Gibson Les Paul and you’re a fan…
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Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom Price & Release Date
Here’s how much you’ll pay for the new Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom, and how it compares to its signature Gibson Les Paul model It’s been like 2+ years in the making, but the Adam Jones Epiphone 1979 Les Paul Custom is finally here, bringing nearly everything you could possibly want – specs wise…
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Slayer’s BACK! Trash Titans Announce First Shows In Five Years
Slayer are back and the band has just announced a slew of new shows, its first in five years… Slayer called it quits in 2019. Kerry King started a new band that sounded like Slayer. As 2024 started, no one was expecting Slayer to reform. But like a slab of pristine donner meat ready for…
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PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin Sets “ALL-TIME” Low For SE Pricing
PRS is killing it right now. The SE range is brilliant but things just got even better with the launch of the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin When it comes to value for money, you’d be hard pressed to find a better value guitar than something from the PRS’ SE range of guitars. Like…
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Gibson Just Dropped A SLEW of New Guitars For 2024
Gibson just released 11 new guitars, including the new 1959 ES-355 Reissue which, in the word’s of the brand, is the undoubted “belle of the ball” If you got deep pockets and persistent penchant for all things vintage, you’re going to really dig what Gibson just launched. From new ES and Les Paul Studio models…
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![Best Rock & Metal Festivals 2024 [UK, Europe & The USA]](https://www.electrikjam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Best-Rock-Metal-Festivals-2024-UK-Europe-The-USA-1.png "Best Rock & Metal Festivals 2024 [UK, Europe & The USA]")
Best Rock & Metal Festivals 2024 [UK, Europe & The USA]
Here’s a quick overview of the all the best rock and metal festivals happening in the UK, Europe, and the USA during 2024… Despite the ups and downs in the music industry, rock and metal fans can always rely on an incredible festival scene to get their fix of thunderous riffs and headbanging. 2024 promises…
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Iconic Guitars Reorganization: Layoffs Due To Many Factors…
The Iconic Guitars reorganization stems from several different issues, but it is not the guitars that’s the problem. BC Rich has quite a hand in this, and it is quite unfair. Today we dig into the facts. Iconic Guitars Reorganization: What’s The Deal? Iconic Guitars is a brand that started making waves about 2 years…
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The Best Metal Albums of 2023: What An Amazing Year!
The year is almost over, and the best metal albums of 2023 is diverse, so there’s something for everyone in this list. In fact, you might find your new favorite artists or album! Join us for our last music post of the year. The Best Metal Albums of 2023: A Truly Metallic Retrospective… The end…
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Better Lovers “God Made Me An Animal” Album Overview: 2023’s Best Supergroup?
Better Lovers is born out of pivotal bands that I was sad to see breakup over the last few years. In that respect, this might be the album that not only trailblazes new sounds, but brings a hint of needed nostalgia as well. Better Lovers: The Ultimate Metal Supergroup? I saw Dillinger Escape Plan several…
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Here’s The DOWNLOAD 2024 Lineup: 80 Bands + One, Massive Surprise Act
The Download Festival 2024 is back with a lineup that’s turning heads – and not always in a good way. With over 80 bands on the bill, including headliners Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, and Avenged Sevenfold, next year’s festival is already causing a stir on the socials. Here’s why… ELECTRIKJAM’s Take On…
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Neural Amp Modeler: How I’m Using This Open-Source Amp Sim
This past week I stumbled across something rather revolutionary, and I am still learning about the Neural Amp Modeler. So what does it do, and how does it work? Today we check out this FREE amp sim. What if I told you that you could have any amp you want for FREE? And all you…
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Here’s Tom DeLonge’s New Customized Fender Starcaster…
New Fender Starcaster Gets Tom DeLonge’s Unique Touch… Fender’s latest Starcaster guitar has been customized by musician Tom DeLonge. The guitar features a Sonic Blue color scheme with a retro plaid design. Aptly-named Fender Master Builder Brian Thrasher first unveiled the instrument on Instagram, describing it as “a winner.” DeLonge Endorses New Fender Starcaster Design…
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2024 PRS SE Lineup Unveiled: New Models, Expanded Color Range
PRS is kicking 2024 off with a bang, adding in new models and new colorways to its insanely popular SE line-up of affordable (and thoroughly excellent) guitars. PRS describes the new line-up as “elevated”, building on the foundations set by its OG SE line and adding in its first Custom 24 model to the series. …
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Positive Grid Unveils The Spark CAB: A 140W FRFR With A Decent Price Tag
Positive Grid has just released a new 140W FRFR speaker called The Spark Cab. Here’s everything you need to know… Positive Grid made waves in the music industry with its Spark Amp, and now it is back with some new hardware: a 140W FRFR speaker called The Spark Cab. FRFR speakers are all the rage…
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The Gibson Brand May Be in Trouble-Here’s 3 Reasons Why
The Gibson Brand name has been around for 121 years, officially. But myopic views, lawsuits, and lifestyle appointments may be running the name into the ground. Today we look at 3 reasons why Gibson needs to change. The Gibson Brand: An American Heritage It seems like the Gibson brand is almost always in the news…
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Mac Demarco Guitar Collection: A Complete List For 2023
What guitar does Mac Demarco use to create his iconic and instantly recognisable tone? Here’s a breakdown of Mac’s current guitar collection… With a slew of incredible albums under his belt, the King of Bedroom Producers is not only an extremely accomplished guitarist but he is also known for playing extremely inexpensive guitars from brands…
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Dave Lombardo “Rites Of Percussion” Album Review: 13 Tracks Of Rhythmic Ferocity!
The New “Rites Of Percussion” Album by ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is dropping on May 5th. How exactly does a drummer release a “solo” album? Today we go over this incredible project, and dive into Dave’s lengthy history. Rites of Percussion: A Little Background… At this point, Dave Lombardo is Heavy Metal royalty. Most of…
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The Top 5 Underrated Guitarists: Modern Players That WE Think You Should Check Out!
Trying to pick out the top 5 underrated guitarists was tough, but we found some players that are on the precipice of something big. These are all modern guitarists, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The Top 5 Underrated Guitarists: How Did We Choose? Like any “Top 5” list out there, the list actually…
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New Harley Benton 25th Anniversary Guitars: Awesome Special Edition Models!
It may seem hard to believe, but the Harley Benton 25th Anniversary kicked off this year. The popular budget brand is celebrating with some killer looking new guitars, and today we check them out. Harley Benton 25th Anniversary Guitars: Has It Been That Long? It may be hard to believe that it has been 25…
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Headrush Prime First Look: The 1-Stop Solution For Great Recordings?
The HEADRUSH Prime just came out of nowhere, without any warning. Can this be the “all in one” solution for home studios? Today we take a look at what we know. Headrush Prime: The Ultimate Studio And Stage Tool? Headrush has been the looked-over company when it comes to multi-effects. Line 6 and BOSS has…
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Periphery “Djent Is Not A Genre” Album Review: Esoteric Audio Assault In 9 Epic Bursts
There is a ton of hype around the Periphery “Djent Is Not A Genre” album, and the singles that have been released have just amplified that hype. We got to listen to it, and the boys have definitely not disappointed with their latest album. Let’s talk about it… Djent Is Not A Genre: Level Up!…
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Fender Stratocaster Price Guide: All Models & Series Compared
How much is a Fender Stratocaster in 2023? Here’s everything you need to know in a single article… Looking to buy a Fender Stratocaster but not sure which model is right for you? With a range of options available, from the affordable Player Series to the high-end Ultra Stratocaster series, it can be tough to…
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![History of the Fender Stratocaster: The Birth of An Icon [1954 to Present]](https://www.electrikjam.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/History-of-the-Fender-Stratocaster.png "History of the Fender Stratocaster: The Birth of An Icon [1954 to Present]")
History of the Fender Stratocaster: The Birth of An Icon [1954 to Present]
Here’s a brief history of the Fender Stratocaster, ranging from its creation in the 1950s right up to the present day… The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most recognizable and beloved guitar models in music history. From its sleek design to its unique sound, this instrument has been an essential part of countless classic…
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Touring With A $40 Harley Benton Guitar: One Guitarist’s CRAZY Journey!
Can you imagine touring with a $40 Harley Benton guitar? Scott Poley is a PRO guitarist using one of our favorite budget brands on an arena tour! How did he do it? Today we take a look at how he pulled it off! Touring With A $40 Harley Benton ST-20: A WILD Idea! If you…
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Good News – The New Mastodon Album Will Be “HEAVY”
Mastodon is working on new material for a new album, according to Bill Kelliher, and it is going to be very, very heavy… Mastodon’s latest LP, Hushed & Grim, is still relatively new and it is a very solid record. It’s long too. And, as we noted in our review of Hushed & Grim, it…
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EJ Presents Underexposed: Voltreus “Blur” Single Release!
Voltreus is a Texas band that we have been following for quite a while, and they have a brand new single coming out. But things have definitely changed a bit for the band, and in a good way! Brand New Voltreus: “Blur” A San Antonio based band that blends Progressive Metal and Metalcore to create…
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Line 6 3.50 Update Explained: Everything You NEED To Know!
The recent Line 6 3.50 Update is an absolute game-changer for Helix users. Today we break down all the new features, and explain how they work. This was a long time coming! Line 6 3.50 Update: The Best Gets Even BETTER! Line 6 has been at the top of the game for multi-effects units for…
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New Smashing Pumpkins Album Release Date: When’s It Landing?
There’s a new Smashing Pumpkins album coming called Atum, and it is a sequel to Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Here’s everything you need to know about when it’s getting a release date… With The Smashing Pumpkins’ new album, Atum, due later this year, Billy Corgan has put together 33 tracks of new music…
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The BOSS GA FC EX: An Amazing 2022 Overhaul For Katana Users!
The new BOSS GA FC EX Expression Pedal and footswitch is a brand new perspective for Katana users! Today we take a look at all of the new features that make this footswitch essential for Katana fans. The BOSS GA FC EX: Lots Of Letters, Lots Of Features! If this is your first time reading…
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The Beatles Made Jimi Hendrix Famous – Here’s How It Happened…
The Beatles were the first choice to headline Woodstock but the band declined the position, suggesting Jimi Hendrix replace them… During the years leading up to 1969, The Beatles had given up on playing live after a problematic farewell tour of Asia and the USA. The band, led by McCartney and Lennon, and a newly…
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Pantera Reunion Tour: Everything You Need To Know…
A Pantera reunion is happening. The tour will kick off in 2023. And, yes, this is probably the best news you’ll read all day… Pantera is arguably one of the greatest metal bands of all time. In the pantheon of the greats – so, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Pantera – most would agree that…