Industry

A double cream P.A.F. pickup on a Gibson Les Paul

Dimarzio files to dismiss Gibson’s PAF and double-cream trademark claims

Two Rock Amplification acquires Divided by 13

“This opportunity sounded too inspiring for us not to explore”: Two-Rock acquires Divided by 13

Gibson Theodore

Ted McCarty’s estate and PRS are suing Gibson over its ‘Theodore’ trademark

NAMM Show 2020

“People want to make music. We saw that, and I think we continue to see that”: NAMM CEO says he’s optimistic about the growing number of musicians

A close up shot of the strings on an acoustic guitar

Acoustic and electric guitar imports down 56% and 31% in UK in 2023, report finds

Man stealing a guitar caught on CCTV

Police investigation launched after man steals limited-edition Gretsch by swapping it with damaged acoustic

Metallica clustered together on stage. Kirk, James and Robert are crowded around Lars on drums with their guitars in hand.

Metallica named as one of several industry figures to invest in growing artist-to-fan platform

Moles venue sign from outside the building.

“There are towns all across the UK where bands can’t go and play and fans can’t see them – that’s ridiculous”: Music Venue Trust CEO speaks out following closure of Moles venue

[L-R] Eddie Van Halen and Jason Becker

Guitar gifted to Jason Becker by Eddie Van Halen sells at auction for $110,000

A double cream P.A.F. pickup on a Gibson Les Paul

Gibson files to cancel DiMarzio’s PAF and Double Cream pickup trademarks

Dawsons store

Music retailer Dawsons launches online store and physical music shop on London’s Denmark Street

PRS claims its ‘Telecasters’ were it’s best selling guitars of 2023, beating even the Silver Sky

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