• Introducing The Reverend Reeves Gabrels RG-Sus Mark II

    Doug Yellow Bird

    Introducing The Reverend Reeves Gabrels RG-Sus Mark II

    Guitar playing in multiple dimensions [Toledo, OH  10/10/25] – Introducing the Reverend Reeves Gabrels RG-SUS Mark II, reimagined with a new three-pickup layout. It features a 5-way selector for tone options galore. Fire up the acclaimed Sustainiac system for organic, controllable feedback and endless sustain. This system adds a whole new dimension to your playing,…

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  • The Reverend Greg Norton UltraBomb bass is here!

    Doug Yellow Bird

    The Reverend Greg Norton UltraBomb bass is here!

    A Striking Bass For A Punk Legend [Toledo, OH  10/10/25] – Punk rock legend Greg Norton of UltraBomb and Hüsker Dü joins the Reverend team with an aggressive new bass: the Reverend Greg Norton UltraBomb. Greg chose a no-frills, single-pickup, durable bass that delivers a solid tone for his hard-driving style. Custom graphics from the…

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  •  LERXST Celebrates Rush’s 50th Anniversary with Limited-Edition R50 Collection: CHI Combo Amp, By-Tor Overdrive, and Blah Blah Wah 

    Doug Yellow Bird

     LERXST Celebrates Rush’s 50th Anniversary with Limited-Edition R50 Collection: CHI Combo Amp, By-Tor Overdrive, and Blah Blah Wah 

     Burgaw, NC – October 16, 2025 – To commemorate 50 years of Rush, the Lerxst brand proudly announces the R50 Collection — a trio of limited-edition products celebrating the legacy of guitarist Alex Lifeson and the sonic innovation that inspired generations of players. Each item in the series — the R50 CHI Combo Amp, R50…

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  • FROM GARAGES TO GLOBAL STAGES: FENDER EXPANDS AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SERIES, COMBINING HERITAGE, INNOVATION AND POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

    Doug Yellow Bird

    FROM GARAGES TO GLOBAL STAGES: FENDER EXPANDS AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL SERIES, COMBINING HERITAGE, INNOVATION AND POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

    From the World’s Most-Played Series Comes the New American Pro Classic, Featuring All-New Coastline Pickups, Upgraded Hardware and Timeless Finishes HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (October 14, 2025) — Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)  today announces the launch of the American Professional Classic, the newest evolution in Fender’s modern classic American Professional series and the embodiment of the…

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  • Fuchs is proud to introduce our ODH Hybrid Guitar and FBS and FBT bass combos. 

    Doug Yellow Bird

    Fuchs is proud to introduce our ODH Hybrid Guitar and FBS and FBT bass combos. 

     NEW PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE 10-06-2025 ODH Hybrid Guitar Combos Due to numerous customer requests, Fuchs Audio is proud to introduce our ODH Hybrid Guitar combos.  Made with the same advanced manufacturing techniques and materials as our bass and guitar speaker cabinets and our FB series bass combos, these guitar combos feature 10” and 12” Celestion…

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  • Fender Innovation. Vintage Inspiration: Introducing The New ‘American Ultra Luxe Vintage’ Guitar Range

    Doug Yellow Bird

    Fender Innovation. Vintage Inspiration: Introducing The New ‘American Ultra Luxe Vintage’ Guitar Range

    Latest models combine modern playability with authentic vintage vibes, thanks to elements like Pure Vintage pickups, aged Heirloom™ lacquer finishes, and stainless-steel frets HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (August 12, 2025) — Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of  American Ultra Luxe Vintage. Built upon the original American Ultra II models, this new collection represents…

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  • 2025 August Issue on Spotify

    Doug Yellow Bird

    2025 August Issue on Spotify

    This month, we feature Rick Derringer, Kid Ramos, Booker T and The M.G.’s, Steve Stevens, Phil Manzanera, Doug Aldrich, Kenny Burrell, Eric Johanson, Gary Moore, and more! Spotify is free or available without ads via a paid subscription. Go to www.spotify.com and search “Vintage Guitar magazine,” or if you already have an account Listen to…

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  • Samantha Fish: Slide-Blues Fury!

    Doug Yellow Bird

    Samantha Fish: Slide-Blues Fury!

    “I’m Done Runnin’” on a D-18 VG readers know Samantha Fish is the real deal. Here, she uses a Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe on an unplugged arrangement of “I’m Done Runnin’,” the ripping lead track from her new album, “Paper Doll.” Catch our review in the May issue. Read Now!

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  • April 2019

    Doug Yellow Bird

    April 2019

    April 2019 VOL. 33 NO. 06 FEATURES Lost and Found: weymann Prizes From the Keystone State Weymann is one great example of a less-remembered contemporary of Martin that – despite being highly creative and influential in its time – has since faded into obscurity. By Peter S. Kohman Complete Outfit Silvertone’s 1448 Guitar and Amp-in-Case…

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  • 2025 March Issue on Spotify

    Doug Yellow Bird

    2025 March Issue on Spotify

    This month, we feature Jason Isbell, Steve Vai, Mark Sampson, Midge Ure, Michael Manring, Steve Hackett, The Outlaws, Larry Carlton, Albert King, B.B. King, Allen Hinds, Thin Lizzy, Tab Benoit, and more! Spotify is free or available without ads via a paid subscription. Go to www.spotify.com and search “Vintage Guitar magazine,” or if you already…

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