Eric Johnson has said the ever-expanding modern guitar gear market – and the overwhelming options that guitar players are faced with these days – has given him “option anxiety”. As such, the electric guitar virtuoso believes “we need to return to the raw basics”, instead of...

“It’s gotten so crazy. We need to return to raw basics – just playing straight into an amp”: Eric Johnson says the ever-expanding world of guitar gear has resulted in “so much option anxiety”

Learning songs is the best way to master the guitar. You develop techniques as you go, expanding your musical vocabulary. When it’s time to play your first concerts, there will inevitably be a cover or two. But some tracks are best left in the practice space. Maybe they've been...

“Heart pulled it off. But that’s Heart. If anyone else tries this celestial epic, well, they’ll think your stairway doesn’t reach all the way to heaven…” 10 songs you should never cover (or at least think twice before trying)

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The Yamaha YZF-R6 (or commonly known as the R6), is renowned for its razor-sharp handling and thrilling performance. Featuring a 599cc inline-four engine, the R6 delivers an impressive 116 horsepower at 14,500 rpm. This high-revving motorcycle engine, combined with the bike's lightweight design, ensures an exhilarating machine that demands to be pushed to its limits.

How Fast Is The Yamaha R6? A Look At Its Top Speed And Acceleration Times

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The Ward's AutoWorld publication has been going for over a century, and many are likely familiar with their Ward's 10 Best Engines selection, which is published once a year. To appear on the list is a credit to an engine's reliability, performance, and design. The list includes rigorous testing and evaluation by a panel of the publication's editors who consider factors such as horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and the application of new technologies. Many iconic engines have appeared multiple times on the list since its inception in 1994.

The V8 That Won More Engine Awards Than Any Other

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

The 1965 Pontiac GTO, often miscredited as the muscle car era’s pioneer, remains an enduring symbol of automotive prowess and style. This particular 1965 hardtop exemplifies the art of tasteful modification, transcending the standard model’s appeal. Its custom “Goldmine Pearl” paint, a luminous departure from the factory Capri Gold, imbues the car with a distinctive warmth that fascinates under sunlight.

The 1965 Pontiac GTO: A Custom Goldmine Pearl Masterpiece Showcasing Classic Muscle Car Elegance and Performance

Just last month, GM Authority gave a thorough overview of a range-topping 2024 Envista Avenir unit painted in the White Frost Tricoat (color code GP5) paint shade. With that in mind, GMA Executive Editor Alex Luft recently got his hands on a 2024 Buick Envista outfitted in the Sport Touring (ST) trim, and today, we’re taking a closer peek in the following GM Authority Live Photo Gallery.

2024 Buick Envista ST In Cinnabar Metallic: Live Photo Gallery

With an all-new chassis, features cribbed from EHX's greatest hits, and a $645 price tag, does this premium pedal mark a new era for the storied New York FX co?. Electro-Harmonix has launched the third generation of its POG Polyphonic Octave Generator, the POG3, which brings a wealth of new features to the format.

“The most powerful polyphonic octave generator ever”: Electro-Harmonix unveils the POG3, the latest generation of the trailblazing octave pedal beloved by Joe Satriani and Jack White

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The automotive world has just been stirred with the unveiling of the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed. As the most potent road-going Bentley ever, this fourth-

2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Is the Most Powerful Ever Made with 771 Horsepower

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Zodiac signs have different priorities in life. Some prioritize relationships while others strive to grow their businesses and careers. An individual’s sign and character can influence their success in matters of the heart. Independent signs like Scorpio don’t fear being single.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Don’t Want to Be Single

The 1970 Dodge Challenger marked a pivotal moment for the automaker. While it ultimately fell short of projected sales, with 83,000 units sold that year, it undeniably left its mark as Dodge’s most successful model to date. The hardtop variant reigned supreme, accounting for over half of total sales,...

Classic Revival: The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Restoration Project Sheds Light on a Legendary Muscle Car’s Future

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Featuring a rare cast-iron block and extensive documentation. A meticulously restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, one of only 1,858 roadsters built during its six-year production run, is now available on Bring a Trailer. This specific model, chassis number 002840, is among approximately 270 examples featuring a cast-iron block and four-wheel disc brakes, making it a highly sought-after classic.

Classic 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster on Bring a Trailer

Despite being in production on and off since 1962 – whether in original form or as one of the many officially licensed continuation cars – there’s never been a factory coupe AC Cobra. Sure, there have been racing versions – the famous Shelby Daytona as well as AC’s own A98 – but they’ve been strict competition cars, not available to the buying public.

This Is The First AC Cobra Coupe You Can Buy, And It Has 800bhp

AC Cars is back with a bang. The British manufacturer behind the legendary Cobra, made even more famous by Carrol Shelby, has unveiled the Cobra GT Coupé, its first rooftop model in its 123-year history. Produced in just 99 examples at a price of £325,000 (excluding tax), it is...

The AC Cobra is reborn as an 810 PS coupé

It wouldn’t be a celebration of the Fender Stratocaster’s 70th anniversary without speaking to one of its most iconic proponents about the Strat that has shifted so many units it is forever to be known as the Hitmaker. Here, Nile Rodgers of Chic explains what makes the Strat...

“When this kid plugged into my amp and played this Strat, he was playing louder, better and cooler than me. I was like, ‘Whoa’”: Nile Rodgers on what convinced him to buy a Fender Stratocaster – and why it was the best investment he ever made

The 851-horsepower Pagani Utopia Roadster shares the same weight as the enclosed model at 2,822 lbs. The Utopia Roadster features a removable hardtop with a glass panel and a soft top enclosed in a suitcase. Optional Sport Pack adds several carbon-fiber-and-titanium-infused elements, sticky tires, and lightweight seats. Pricing for the...

Pagani Utopia Roadster Is 3 Stunning Hypercars In One

SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented a guide to Yamaha outboard motors, a similar primer on boats powered by electric motors, and a spotlight on General Motors' partnership with a hybrid marine engine manufacturer. Most marine engines fall into one of three formats. Many recreational boats use outboard motors, which mount to a watercraft's transom and have a propeller shaft mounted perpendicular to the driveshaft.

6 Of The Most Powerful Outboard Boat Engines Ever Built

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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“If you want those vintage sounds but your amp doesn’t have onboard reverb and tremolo, this is the perfect remedy”: Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 review

Okay, you could buy separate tremolo and spring reverb pedals, but to get both effects in one chassis – especially one this small, with easily switchable...

“If you want those vintage sounds but your amp doesn’t have onboard reverb and tremolo, this is the perfect remedy”: Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale V2 review

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