By the early seventies, John Martyn had already begun to showcase his remarkable fusion of electronic and acoustic instrumentation,...

Miles Davis – Kind of Blue (1959) It’s impossible to overstate the impact of “Kind of Blue.” It’s not just a great jazz album; it’s one...

A guitar used by John Lennon has sold for $2.9m (£2.3m), setting what organisers have called a new world record for the highest-selling...

In this all-new Martin Guitar series, "Signature Stories," join former longtime Artist Relations Director Dick Boak for a deep dive into...

Ain't No Saint was the title of the four-CD restrospective of John Martyn's career, released to mark his 60th birthday in 2008. The name...

Pure Effect Music are pleased to announce that during June, a new, perfect condition 2007 Fender Custom Shop Andy Summers Tribute...

It is fascinating to think that Paul Weller has been a solo artist for 33 years; his time in The Jam and The Style Council that preceded...

Now Available at Pure Effect Music - Martin N-20WN Willie Nelson Limited Edition Signature Model 1998 Sitka Spruce Top, East Indian...

Let me start by saying I just love Jim Olson. Not only his legendary guitars, which over the last 20 years I have had the great fortune...

The Everly Brothers were not only among the most important and best early rock & roll stars, but also among the most influential rockers...

Inspired by new guitars, and with guest spots from Roseanne Cash and more, the US producer-musician contemplates love and mortality on...

After 46 years, the 1960 Black Les Paul Custom, known as a “Black Beauty" has been found and finally returned to Jimmy Page of Led...

If I've played a finer vintage Gibson, I can't remember when. This 1938 Gibson Advanced Jumbo is just incredible - plays like butter,...

Influenced by her father's Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones and Sandy Denny record collection, Emily Barker is an Australian...

Brad Mehldau – The Art of the Trio, Vol. 4: Back at the Vanguard (1999) Brad Mehldau‘s The Art of the Trio, Vol. 4: Back at the Vanguard...

Pure Effect Music are pleased to announce that during May a mint condition 2016 Manzer Pat Metheny Signature 6 Limited Edition will be...

It has been thirty three years since Dire Straits’ final album, and twenty eight after that band’s frontman/singer/songwriter and...

Chick Corea – Return to Forever (1972) Chick Corea‘s Return to Forever wasn’t just an album; it was the birth of an iconic band and an...

The late artist leaves behind a quiet and profound solo masterpiece Post-rock is not a genre that affords celebrity. The creators of such...

To celebrate the release of several Manzer guitars from the Pure Effect Music collection in the near future, lets take the opportunity to...