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Steve Morse on the key traits that give tube amps the edge over their digital counterparts
Morse is a notable champion of the Kemper, but he's sticking to his ENGL tube amp for live shows for one key reason
Yngwie Malmsteen reveals the one spec of certain Stratocasters he's not a fan of
While this feature might not work for him, Malmsteen admits other players make it “sound great”
Sterling by Music Man’s first Joe Dart model is made-to-order and costs less than $400
The Vulfpeck maestro's latest signature bass is another no-nonsense, minimalist workhorse – but it will only be available to order for a month
Duane Eddy, rock guitar pioneer, dies at 86
Hugely influential to the likes of George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty, the Gretsch-wielding legend was known for his unmistakable, twanging tone and smash instrumental hits like Rebel Rouser
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Jon Bon Jovi has been reunited with the first guitar he ever owned, 45 years after he sold it
The singer wrote a song with the Univox Stratocaster copy for the band's forthcoming album, Forever
Guitarist proves anything can djent by ripping Meshuggah’s Bleed on a Tupperware
A Canadian guitarist has turned an empty Tupperware box into a guitar, bass, and full drum kit – and his jams are breaking the internet
Trev Lukather on the guitar lessons he learned from his dad, Steve Lukather
The Toto great advised his son to sharpen up a certain aspect of his playing – but then EVH, Neal Schon and David Gilmour entered the picture
