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Stylistically radical, Ibanez’s multi-scale Alpha series might just be the 21st-century prog-metal player’s favourite new guitar – but do you get the 7-string or the 8?

The Alpha series has everything you'd need form a high-performance guitar, with stainless steel frets, Fishman Fluence Modern ...
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Why the stigma of budget electric guitars has disappeared over the past 25 years

As Squier and Epiphone have upped the quality, expanding their range, so too have the likes of PRS, ESP, Jackson and more, ...

“The SG that I had at the Ozzy gig, that guitar needed a louder pickup but I still wanted that true-to-life guitar sound that I like”: Slash and Seymour Duncan dial up …

Hand-wired in Santa Barbara, they're not just for Les Pauls or SGs. Slash has one in his BC Rich Mockingbird – and they'd ...
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Has Martin redefined the workhorse acoustic? Legendary Pennsylvanian guitar brand announces blockbuster refresh of its Road Series – adding 20 new Retro and Modern models to ...

NAMM 2026: Martin has announced a wholesale refresh of its Road Series acoustic guitars, unveiling 20 models and dividing its mid-priced lineup into Retro and Modern streams. The idea is that there ...
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How 'The Joy Luck Club' highlighted the complicated dynamics of immigrant families January 7, 2026 • Connecting across generations can be tough, even in the same family. This is at the heart of Amy ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego Union-Tribune

🛍️ La Mesa Macy’s closing 🎤 SeaWorld San Diego concerts 🍸 Padres’ new cocktail lounge 🚌 San Diego jobs report 🌼 Superbloom on the way? Initial phase of work involves a makeover of exterior ...