The Back to the Beginning Concert – Getting into Gear
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, an unimaginable gathering took place that was the single greatest heavy-metal event not only of our lifetimes but... Read more »
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Board to Be Wylde: Win a Zakk Wylde Signature Pedalboard & Signed Vinyl
“These pedals definitely work for me, which is why they’ve been on my board beyond forever. They can take a severe beating and give me all the... Read more »
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Best Nylon-string Guitars Under $1,000
From traditional classical guitars to the world’s wild acoustic-electric crossover nylon creations, Sweetwater is home to the best nylon-string... Read more »
Jul 12, 2025, 11:00 AM
How Between the Buried and Me Get Their Stage Sound
Sweetwater caught up with the progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me to chat about their rig, which includes a Korg keyboard, a... Read more »
Jul 10, 2025, 3:00 PM
Breedlove Guitars & Collective Soul | A Partnership That Shines
When the band members of popular rock act Collective Soul first played Breedlove guitars, they knew they found their go-to instruments. Watch to... Read more »
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Affordable Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars You Need to See
One commonality among all musicians, from those starting their journeys of learning guitar all the way to career musicians and seasoned... Read more »
Jul 8, 2025, 9:03 AM
Best Guitars for Beginners
For many guitarists, picking up a 6-string for the first time is an eye-opening experience that sets them on a lifelong journey of music.... Read more »
Jun 24, 2025, 3:00 PM
Martin Sweetwater Select Black Walnut Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Highlight
The Martin Sweetwater Select Black Walnut Dreadnought acoustic guitar isn’t an ordinary acoustic guitar — it’s a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Martin... Read more »
Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
Neon Trees | Artist Spotlight
We caught up with the band Neon Trees to talk about what got them into music, their inspirations, and more. Read more »
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Line 6 Helix Stadium XL | The Future of Modeling is HERE
June 11, 2015, was an important day in guitar-gear history. On this day, Line 6 officially unveiled the Helix guitar processor, which... Read more »