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Eric Johnson says the ever-expanding world of guitar gear has resulted in “so much option anxiety”
As the amp modeler and digital multi-effects markets continue to grow, Johnson has responded with a back-to-basics record that demonstrates the benefits of a stripped-back signal chain
“The best album I’ve made since The Dark Side of the Moon”: David Gilmour says his first solo record in 9 years is good enough to rival his best Pink Floyd work
Gilmour will release Luck and Strange later this year, and if his own words are to be believed, it could shape up to be a classic
Wolfgang Van Halen explains how Eddie’s game-changing talents “kind of ruined” the ’80s guitar scene
The Mammoth WVH frontman reflects on the guitar playing trap that emerged as a result of his father's groundbreaking style – and names one player who managed to avoid it
Marcus King recalls playing with Gary Rossington at the late Lynyrd Skynyrd legend’s final show
King joined his hero during the band's 50th Anniversary show in November 2022 to perform Saturday Night Special – a track that had hugely influenced him as an aspiring guitar player
Aerosmith retire from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury – and say a full recovery is “not possible”
The American rock institution have canceled the remaining dates on their farewell tour following Tyler’s vocal injury last year
Zoom has launched an affordable amp sim pedal – can its Multi-Layer IR technology give it the edge over its competitors?
The MS-80IR+ MultiStomp offers a choice of 23 amps and a price tag that undercuts many of its competitors
Taylor Swift finds out why wireless in-ear and guitar packs shouldn’t touch – in the middle of a stadium show
Swift was due to start the next song when she experienced “awful” static in her monitors
Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer
Washington had to purchase an expensive Ken Smith 5-string bass to stay competitive
