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How Keith Richards wrote the iconic Satisfaction riff – without even realizing it
By Janelle Borg published
Turns out, you can actually write bona fide hits in your sleep... at least, you can if you’re Keef

This vintage Martin once belonged to Johnny Cash – and its current owner has spent decades trying to prove it
By Matt Owen published
The Linseman family heirloom was purchased back in the 1950s, and is believed to be the same D-18 that Cash used to track some early hits

Sting guitarist Dominic Miller on why the Beatles' harmonies are “indestructible”
By Janelle Borg published
Miller has recently released a songbook that sees some of the most beloved Beatles tunes come to life with solo guitar arrangements

How a skeptical Slash ended up with one of the best ’50s Goldtops Gibson has ever found
By Janelle Borg published
Gibson's Certified Vintage Program manager, Mitch Conrad, discusses what it takes to unearth a musical gem – and how he convinced Slash to purchase one more Les Paul...

Adrian Smith on the time he auditioned for Def Leppard
By Phil Weller published
He lost out to former Dio man Vivian Campbell, as well as another classic rock star...

Jack Black reveals he still owns the Gibson SG from School of Rock
By Phil Weller published
The off-the-shelf guitar became a piece of cinematic history in 2003 when it was featured in the once-in-a-generation movie

Dave Mustaine reveals the life-changing hand condition behind his decision to retire Megadeth
By Phil Weller published
The band’s album will be their last, as his plight with Viking Disease has forced his hand

Why Jared James Nichols stopped obsessing over gear – and honed in on his playing instead
By Amit Sharma published
Freedom, says Nichols, is the knowledge you can pick up anyone's guitar and sound like you, and now the Nashville-based Les Paul wrangler is finding that freedom in songwriting

“It’s got the vibe of a madman”: Ace Frehley’s 6 greatest Kiss guitar moments
By Andrew Daly published
You wanted a list and you got a list but, oh boy, was it hard to whittle it down to six

Kiki Wong reveals her Smashing Pumpkins live rig, gear regrets and how a Line 6 amp made her the player she is today
By Andrew Daly published
Kiki Wong might be the only guitar player alive today who can recall from memory Ibanez S series model numbers. Here's what the S40DXQM means to her...
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