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Jared James Nichols owns a few vintage amp gems – but here's why he still prefers Blackstars
By Janelle Borg published
Nichols and Blackstar have collaborated on a handful of signature amps over the years

Meet Magnolia Boulevard, the soulful rockers personally backed by Paul Reed Smith
By Daryl Robertson published
The PRS founder heard the Appalachian soul outfit at a dealer event and soon became their biggest champion, hooking them up with connections, guitars and custom amps

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
By Matt Owen published
Kendall says he's being treated by a world class team of doctors and early signs are positive

Kiki Wong recalls her biggest amp bargain – when she found a vintage Marshall on Craigslist
By Janelle Borg published
At the time, Wong was touring with punk-rock supergroup She Demons and was in desperate need of an amp...

Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon
By Janelle Borg published
Growing up, Jett defied the norms and expectations that “girls don't play electric guitar” – and went on to become a bona fide trailblazer and legend

Ritchie Blackmore issues health update after tour cancellation
By Phil Weller published
The guitar legend has opened up on his recent health issues after a handful of Blackmore's Night shows were cancelled

Wolfgang Van Halen names the 2 classic rock tracks he plays to test any electric guitar
By Matt Owen published
Forget the forbidden riffs and the flashy taps. Wolfgang finds it's better to keep things simple...

What Guthrie Trapp learned while escaping the country player label – and how the fretboard can change your life
By Amit Sharma published
The session ace explains what’s wrong with modelers, why anyone emulating SRV is doomed to fail, and how he nearly missed out on jamming with Billy Gibbons
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