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If you play through a modeler, don't buy headphones blind: I tested 15 pairs, and 2 of my top recommendations are on sale at Amazon

By Matt McCracken Published

Whether you're using a modeling amp, multi-effects, or audio interface, a good pair of headphones makes your tone sound

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With discounts hitting up to 50% off, Sweetwater's recording sale is live with some mega reductions on interfaces, mics, and studio monitors

By Matt McCracken Published

Upgrade your tracking rig with unmissable savings on industry-leading hardware in the Sweetwater studio and recording sale

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Bruce Springsteen and Sheryl Crow perform at Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us concert, June 5, 2026
“Chuck Berry, he wrote the lyrics, baby!” Inside Bruce Springsteen’s star-studded 250th anniversary jam

By Robert Dye Published

Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr. and an army of guitar legends joined the Boss for a historic, multi-night concert honoring the songs that shaped America.

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A photo of the Solid State Logic SSL 1 USB-C audio interface
We review Solid State Logic’s SSL 1 portable USB-C audio interface

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Designed for beginners, mobile musicians and content creators, the SSL 1 packs the company’s renowned audio quality into a compact and affordable unit

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Best acoustic guitar mics 2026: my pick of the best mics for recording acoustic guitar

By Connor Godfrey Last updated

Capture every nuance of your playing with these microphones for recording acoustic guitar from Shure, AKG, Neumann, Fishman, and more

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A photo of the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT in use
We review the Fishman AirLock Wireless GT wireless guitar system and find cordless heaven

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The plug-and-play wireless system delivers cable-like tone with adjustable voicing and interference settings

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Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice your guitar quietly with my top picks

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more

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Johnny A. poses with a gold Strat-style guitar
Win tickets to see the Johnny A. Trio at a special Guitar Player Presents event in Oakland, California

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The Boston Music Hall of Famer returns to California to play a rare trio show at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square on Wednesday, January 7

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A photo of the SSL 2+ MKII digital audio interface
We review Solid State Logic’s 2+ MKII digital audio interface and find a feature-packed box guitarists will love

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

With two headphone jacks, four outputs for audio and control voltages, and SSL's Legacy 4K switch for analog warmth, this is an interface that deserves a look

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A photo showing the Positive Grid Spark NEO headphones and dongle with a black Stratocaster or Stratocaster-style guitar
Positive Grid’s Spark Neo headphones had our reviewer feeling like he was recording in a pro studio

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The Spark line's latest addition delivers an immersive experience that puts all of Positive Grid's amp and effect tones in sharp detail

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