David Gilmour tones from a boost-drive twofer? Crazy Tube Circuits Hi Power review By Trevor Curwen published 20 April 24 CTC's latest twofer seeks to harness David Gilmour's Wish You Were Here tones in a pedal that pairs a boost with a Hiwatt-inspired drive
How to upgrade your Jazzmaster and Jaguar: mod tips and setup tricks By Huw Price published 20 April 24 From bridges to tremolos to pickups, these DIY upgrades for the offset electric in your life will make them better than ever
Why the 1946 Stromberg Master 400 is a jazz guitar to rival anything from Gibson and D'Angelico By David Davidson published 20 April 24 As vintage icons go, the Stromberg Master 400 takes some beating. Big-bodied, super loud, it is one of the greatest jazzboxes of all time. David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars tells us why
Zoom looks to provide bassists with the most affordable all-in-one rig on the market with the upgraded $142 MS-60B By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Featuring 11 preamps, 11 amp and cab combos, 75 effects, and signal-splitting options, the tiny pedal packs a lot into its humble chassis
Matteo Mancuso raves about being invited to play onstage with Joe Bonamassa By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Joe Bonamassa had previously named Matteo Mancuso as his new favorite guitar player
The 25 greatest Allman Brothers Band songs By Alan Paul published 19 April 24 From Dickey Betts’ iconic instrumentals to the tracks that made ABB one of rock’s most revered jam groups, here are the best Allman Brothers Band cuts from across their catalog – and the stories behind them
Pearl Jam used Dumble amps on new album Dark Matter, reveals producer Andrew Watt By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The late Alexander Dumble made four custom amps for the A-list producer
“John Lennon said, ‘Girls don't play guitars’”: The Liverbirds on meeting The Beatles By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 The trailblazing Liverpool group later wondered if Lennon’s jibes were intended to push them to make a success of the band
Catalinbread's StarCrash Fuzz and SideArm Overdrive aim to inject a fresh twist to golden-era gain tones By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 The pedals look to bring the tried-and-trusted tones of the '70s' most famed high-gain effects into the modern era
New study reveals how female guitarists have been denied credibility in the music press for over 60 years By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 A new research study examines the marginalization of female players in the music press
Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman tell the full story of the Allman Brothers Band By Alan Paul published 19 April 24 In this career-spanning oral history from 2009, Betts, Allman, Warren Haynes, Butch Trucks and more retrace the turmoil, tragedies and triumphs behind the Allman Brothers Band
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“I grow the nails on my right hand as long as I can”: Steve Harris on Iron Maiden’s Wrathchild By Nick Wells published 19 April 24 Every would-be metalhead should learn from the best: Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris
“Beyond any guitar in its class”: Yamaha Pacifica Professional P12M review By Paul Riario published 19 April 24 Forget everything you know about Pacifica: Yamaha’s new Japan-built flagship is a stunning, pro-spec electric guitar that has to be played and heard to be believed
“If you’re a rock or metal guitarist looking to up your game, then JTC Guitar is an incredible resource”: JTC Guitar review By Richard Blenkinsop published 19 April 24 Some of the best video content out there to help rock and metal players hone their craft
Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday
“One of my greatest heroes”: Joe Bonamassa salutes Jeff Beck as he shares his favorite licks By Joe Bonamassa published 19 April 24 With a Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa checks in from Nerdville to give a lesson in the style of the late, great Jeff Beck
Classical guitar setup – get the most out of your nylon-string By Dave Burrluck published 19 April 24 Got an old nylon-string sitting about the house? With a little TLC it could be a real player. Here's how you can get your nylon-string or classical guitar playing its best
I played the Tom DeLonge Starcaster – it’s given one of Fender’s most unpopular guitars a new lease of life By Michael Astley-Brown published 19 April 24 blink-182 taught me how to play the electric guitar 20 years ago, but DeLonge’s long-awaited signature model is no throwback – it might just herald a bright future for the unloved semi-hollow
Meet Amy Rose Mills, the accidental luthier who sets up some of the rarest guitars on the planet By Gregory Adams published 19 April 24 The noise improv specialist for Brooklyn’s Couch Slut is also a luthier at NYC institution Retrofret. She details some of the most treasured instruments she’s encountered, the magic of running a Gretsch at high gain, and grabbing one of her hero’s pedals before anyone else got the chance