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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.

Live Studio
Best tube amps 2026: my top valve amplifiers for home, studio, and stage

By Matt McCracken Last updated

From low-wattage bedroom-friendly rigs to gig-ready classic combos, I’ve personally tested these six awesome guitar amps to find the ultimate tube tone for serious players

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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

Live Studio
Best looper pedals 2026: my top guitar loop stations for practice and live performance

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Check out the top looper pedal choices, including the Boss RC-5, TC Electronic Ditto 2, and the Boss RC-600

Pedals & Pedalboards
I’ve tracked down an amazing $599 saving on a legendary Gibson J-45 and $250 off a PRS SE Silver Sky as Guitar Center officially launches its huge 30% off Memorial Day sale

By Matt McCracken Published

Treat yourself to a gear upgrade with some massive savings over at Guitar Center for Memorial Day

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Musician's Friend Memorial Day sale
Musician's Friend is helping you beat the holiday rush with up to 60% off in the early Memorial Day sale - get $500 off a wild Gibson and $250 off a gorgeous PRS

By Daryl Robertson Published

From premium electrics to budget-friendly acoustics, Musician's Friend is the place to be if you want an early Memorial Day deal on guitars

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With discounts hitting up to $600 off guitars, there’s no need to wait for Memorial Day because Fender just kick-started the sales early - here’s the 5 sweetest deals with $230 off an all-solid acoustic and $74 off a fuzz pedal

By Matt McCracken Published

Fender just got the Memorial Day party started with some sweet deals on guitar gear

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Best clip-on tuners 2026: expert picks for accurate guitar tuning

By Ross Holder Last updated

From precise strobe tuners to discreet clip-ons, we give you the best clip-on guitar tuners from TC Electronic, D'Addario, Peterson, and more

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Close up of the top panel of Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp on a wooden floor
"If you want classic Fender tube tones, the Blues Junior IV remains among the cheapest ways of achieving them." We review the Fender Blues Junior IV tube amp

By Connor Godfrey Published

Does one of Fender's best-selling amps remain the gold standard for portable, all-tube tone? We find out

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A photo showing a detail of the Supro Airwave 1x12 combo
“A straightforward tube combo hiding serious 21st-century tech.” We review the Supro Airwave 1x12 combo

By Dave Hunter Published

The new Airwave blends classic Supro tube tone with onboard Two Notes DynIR cab simulation, letting players record direct, practice silently or run straight to front-of-house.

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