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Jackson Revives Four Metal Landmarks for Its New Legend Series
The first Legend Series drop recreates signature instruments tied to Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, Marty Friedman and David Ellefson.
Oct 15, 2026
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Next Generation Flip Pick Reworks the Hands-Free Plectrum System
PFV Innovations pairs a softer adjustable finger band with six reinforced D’Andrea-made picks and a free companion app.
Oct 15, 2026
Steve Hackett Sets a 2027 North American ‘Best of Genesis & Solo Gems’ Tour
The 17-date run opens April 10 in Atlanta and closes May 6 in Québec, mixing Genesis favorites with highlights from Hackett’s solo catalog.
Oct 15, 2026
Josh Scott Is Opening a Nearly 400-Pedal Reverb Shop
The October 21 sale spans JHS prototypes, one-off builds, vintage pedals, amps, guitars, keys and artifacts from the JHS Show.
Oct 15, 2026
Diamond Rowe Brings ‘Enter Sandman’ to an NFL Stadium
The Tetrarch guitarist played Metallica’s signature riff for more than 70,000 fans during the Falcons–Ravens game in her hometown of Atlanta.
Oct 15, 2026
JHS Puts Morning Glory and NOTAKLÖN in One $299 Wanderer Pedal
The first JHS vertical two-in-one format gives each overdrive independent routing while retaining the controls and gain options of both circuits.
Oct 15, 2026
Fender Refreshes Its American Professional Flagship Series With V-Mod III Pickups
The 10-model update spans Stratocaster, Telecaster, offset and bass families, pairing revised electronics with new bridge and control details.
Oct 14, 2026
Today in guitar
On Oct 15, 2026, Guitar Radar published 6 stories from across the guitar world: 3 in gear, 2 in players and 1 in industry.
Lead story: Jackson Revives Four Metal Landmarks for Its New Legend Series — The first Legend Series drop recreates signature instruments tied to Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, Marty Friedman and David Ellefson.
Also published
- Gear · Next Generation Flip Pick Reworks the Hands-Free Plectrum System
- Players · Steve Hackett Sets a 2027 North American ‘Best of Genesis & Solo Gems’ Tour
- Industry · Josh Scott Is Opening a Nearly 400-Pedal Reverb Shop
- Players · Diamond Rowe Brings ‘Enter Sandman’ to an NFL Stadium
- Gear · JHS Puts Morning Glory and NOTAKLÖN in One $299 Wanderer Pedal
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