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Vintage Effects Pedals: Which Stomboxes Are Collectors Buying in 2026?

Vintage effects pedals have emerged as one of the most active collector segments in 2026, with rare analog units from the 1970s and 1980s commanding prices that

Orange Launches Baby Terror Lunchbox Head for Travelers and Studio Players

Orange Amplification has announced the Baby Terror, a compact lunchbox-style amp head designed for traveling guitarists and studio players who want the brand's

Which Vintage Electric Guitars Under $3K Are Appreciating in 2026?

Collector attention in 2026 has shifted toward mid-tier vintage electric guitars priced between $500 and $3,000, a segment that has historically been overlooked

PRS Appoints First CEO in Company History After 41 Years

PRS Guitars has appointed the first Chief Executive Officer in its 41-year history, marking a significant leadership shift for the Maryland-based guitar manufac

Gus G Joins King Diamond as Andy LaRocque Exits After 40 Years

Greek shredder Gus G has officially joined King Diamond as lead guitarist, stepping in after Andy LaRocque concluded his 40-year tenure with the legendary Danis

Vintage Effects Pedals: The Collector Market Heating Up in 2026

Vintage effects pedals have emerged as one of the most active segments of the guitar gear collector market in 2026. Analog stompboxes from the 1970s and 1980s,

Fender Japan Drops Active Modern Series with Turbo Tone Boost

Fender Japan has launched a limited Active Modern series in July 2026, introducing significant updates to several of its most popular electric guitar models. Th

Empress Effects Warns of Price Hikes as 50% Canada Tariffs Hit Guitar Pedals

Empress Effects, the respected Ottawa-based boutique pedal maker, has announced it can no longer absorb the costs imposed by the 50 percent tariffs on Canadian

Vintage Amp Market 2026: Which Classic Heads Are Climbing?

Vintage amplifier values are rising steadily in 2026, with collectors and players alike shifting focus from guitars to amps as the next frontier of appreciation

Gibson Garage Miami Opens September 10 as Brand's Third Global Location

Gibson has announced that its third Garage experiential retail location will open in Miami on September 10, 2026. The 8,000-square-foot space will be the brand'

Triumph's Final Album Guitarist Phil X Reveals Rig Swap for Reunion Tour

Guitarist Phil X, best known as the lead guitarist for Bon Jovi, has revealed that he is significantly overhauling his live rig for his upcoming run of dates al

Marshall Releases Billie Joe Armstrong Signature 1959BJA Amp Head

Marshall has released the Billie Joe Armstrong Signature 1959BJA, a modified version of the iconic 100-watt plexi platform tuned specifically to recreate the to

Wayne Charvel, Builder Who Sparked the Superstrat Revolution, Dies at 85

Wayne Charvel, the legendary luthier whose guitar repair shop in Azusa, California became the unlikely birthplace of the Superstrat era, died on July 21, 2026,

Godin Halts All Production for 38 Days to Build Microtonal Double-Neck for

Canadian guitar manufacturer Godin stopped all other production for 38 consecutive days in 2026 to build a custom microtonal double-neck guitar for viral polka-

Marshall Drops New Amp in July 2026 Gear Round-Up Highlights

Marshall announced a new guitar amplifier as part of a wave of gear releases highlighted in Guitar World's July 17, 2026 weekly round-up, alongside new drops fr

Fender's Stratocaster C&D Wave: What It Means for Collectors

In July 2026, Fender issued cease-and-desist letters to 17 major guitar brands over alleged unauthorized use of the Stratocaster body shape, triggering one of t

Gibson Century Collection Acoustics: The British Rock Connection Explained

Gibson has officially unveiled the Century Collection, a new lineup of acoustic guitars built around period-correct 12-fret designs that drew direct interest fr

Which Vintage Bass Guitars Are Appreciating Most in 2026?

Vintage bass guitars are posting some of the strongest appreciation numbers in the broader guitar market in 2026, driven by a surge in interest from both workin

Fender Sues Thomann for Copyright Infringement in Major Guitar Industry Dispute

Fender has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Thomann, the German retail giant and parent company of the Harley Benton guitar brand, escalating a le

Vintage Gibson ES Hollowbodies: Which Are Gaining Value in 2026?

Vintage Gibson ES-series hollowbody and semi-hollowbody guitars are among the strongest appreciating segments of the electric guitar collector market in 2026. M