Electric Guitars and Gear Reviews
Electric Guitars and Gear Reviews
The guitar world never stops evolving, and at Picks and Guitars we bring you the latest news on new gear releases, brand updates, and music industry trends. From iconic instrument launches to cutting-edge innovations, our goal is to keep you informed and inspired.
Many beginners look at chord diagrams and wonder why their fingers don’t seem to bend the way the chart suggests. The soreness is real, but guitar playing is more about understanding simple shapes that repeat throughout various musical styles. Most…
Encountering the beginner plateau on guitar can be challenging; you sit down to play, select a song you adore, and quickly find it far beyond your current abilities. This type of mismatch can rapidly drain your motivation. A more effective…
Gibson has introduced the L-1 Anniversary Limited Edition, a commemorative model celebrating the centennial of the brand’s flat-top guitars—an iconic line that began with the initial acoustic models released a century ago. This limited edition will be quite exclusive: only…
Geddy Lee’s Musical Insights Geddy Lee, the iconic bassist and vocalist of Rush, has always been recognized for his ability to analyze rock music beyond the surface level. He is not only esteemed as a musician but also as someone…
NAMM Show 2026 Highlights The NAMM Show of 2026 reinforced a clear trend in the amplification market: the balance between fully digital solutions and traditional tube equipment. Friedman emerged as one of the notable brands, unveiling three main products: the…
Dunlop has unveiled the IM95K Cry Baby Iron Maiden Killers at the NAMM show, a collector’s edition wah-wah pedal that pays tribute to the early era of Iron Maiden, particularly the album Killers (1981). This release enhances the longstanding partnership…
The guitarist Eric Gales has officially introduced his first signature guitar in collaboration with Kiesel, concluding months of anticipation since he announced his partnership with the brand in October of the previous year. Gales, known for playing upside-down guitars designed…
Orange Unveils the OR60 Orange has introduced the OR60, a new 60-watt tube amplifier head manufactured in the United Kingdom, designed to focus on simplicity, power, and precise tone control. This model has been developed to cater to guitarists in…
A JHS Pedals has introduced the Morning Glory Clean, a new version of its most famous overdrive, redesigned to provide enhanced dynamic control and fidelity to the original tone of the instrument. The goal is to merge the classic foundation…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Discusses Guitar Versatility During the preparations for his upcoming tour, blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd engaged in a conversation with the Ultimate Guitar website about a classic debate among musicians: which guitar is more versatile, the Fender…
