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Eric Johnson plays onstage with a Fender Stratocaster.
Talking gear, tone and technique with the great Eric Johnson – and the “stigma” around modifying vintage Strats

By David Mead Published

The Texan virtuoso offers a video tour of his three-amp rig, which was worth flying to the UK even if he'll be living off cheese sandwiches for the foreseeable

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Left–Victoria Williams sings on stage circa September, 1992 in New York, New York; Right– Neil Young performs onstage during the Farm Aid benefit concert, Indianapolis, April 7, 1990
The cult up-and-coming ’90s guitarist who ended up pitching in for Neil Young at the last minute

By Janelle Borg Published

From the Archive Victoria Williams opened for the Godfather of Grunge – but was forced to quit the tour

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Matteo Mancuso poses with his signature Yamaha Revstar
“The people who go with Yamaha don’t want the old-style. There’s a level of freedom if you’re a brand that doesn’t have that baggage”: Matteo Mancuso on the making of his signature Yamaha Revstar

By Ryan Reed Published

The Italian fusion maestro has finally launched his signature take on Yamaha’s double-cut design. He shares what makes the ideal instrument, how he was surrounded by electric guitars as a child, and how your choice affects what you play

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Bassist Aria Becker onstage with Freeze the Fall
Teenage bassist Aria Becker on the strange realities of life in an underage band

By Nick Wells Published

As bassist for Canadian alt-rock band Freeze the Fall, Aria Becker knows the challenges that come with age restrictions – and why the band is finally beginning to outgrow them

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Stills from a rig tour with Jack White
I played Jack White’s guitar rig – here’s what I learned

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

It’s one of the most idiosyncratic setups on the touring circuit today – and giving it a test-drive was a true seat-of-the-pants experience

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Micki Free plays his Strat behind his head
Micki Free on the time he made a guitar out of a detergent box and the advice Billy Gibbons gave him

By Joe Matera Published

From “annoying” first riffs and teenage stage-fails to the boutique electric he’d save from a fire, the Grammy-winning veteran opens his heart and gigbag

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Deirdre Cartwright
“I got into exploring again all those wonderful guitarists”: Deirdre Cartwright on why she’s still flying the flag for jazz standards

By David Mead Published

After a 15-year wait, UK guitar staple Deirdre Cartwright has released a jazz trio album of standards, pop tunes and original compositions

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Rig breakdown: build your own version of Jack White's tricked-out stage setup

By Chris Barnes Published

You've seen our rig tour, now shop the smorgasbord of pedals and other guitar gear driving Jack’s live sound

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Johnny Marr tried to make his first guitar look like Rory Gallagher’s – and it made him pass out

By Phil Weller Published

From the Archive Gallagher’s Strat was weathered through sweat and aggressive playing. Marr felt he could fast-track the same aesthetic

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Tommy Thayer performs onstage holding a white Gibson Les Paul
Tommy Thayer is taking a funky next step with new band Shogun Mojo – but Kiss is still calling

By Andrew Daly Published

The Kiss guitarist discusses his new group with Dan Reed, while hinting at what’s to come with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

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