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Laura Lee Ochoa just got a signature Fender based on the first bass she ever bought – but it was a Jazz Bass copy
By Janelle Borg published
Ochoa always perceived Fender instruments as aspirational – now, her success with Khruangbin has just landed her with her own signature model

Adrian Belew on his carpal tunnel fears and recovery, working with Vai and Frank Zappa, and his next musical adventure
By Andrew Daly published
As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations

Chris Turpin on teaming up with Greta Van Fleet’s Jake Kiszka for Mirador and the unplanned magic of rock
By Henry Yates published
The Ida Mae guitarist isn't even sure what to call Mirador, but with some tone mojo from cranked half-stacks and Jake Kiszka’s raw, effervescent energy, they've got something good going on
![Hanoi Rocks' Andy McCoy [left] and Michael Monroe. Monroe wears a bright gold jacket and has blonde, '80s rock-sized hair. McCoy is cradling a black Gibson Firebird and weats a wide-brimmed hat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/98AkCWXe6Q87uhPDBaybQd.jpg)
Drugs, guitars, triumph and tragedy – the inside story of Hanoi Rocks
By Mark McStea published
40 years ago – after moving to London to invent the movement that would inspire a million L.A. bands – Finnish upstarts Hanoi Rocks self-destructed. This is their story

Ozzy Osbourne collaborator Andrew Watt opens up on the Black Sabbath legend’s passing
By Janelle Borg published
Watt worked with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9

Carlos Santana’s practice routine that will make you a better musician
By Phil Weller published
According to Santana, players will be better off copying these musicians if they want to stir emotions

Robert Trujillo shares his experience of Ozzy Osbourne's “very, very beautiful” funeral
By Janelle Borg published
Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

Mark Tremonti’s love for Dumbles and tube amps is well-documented – but he’s brought a Neural DSP Quad Cortex on tour
By Phil Weller published
He’s previously said that nothing beats the PRS/Dumble doubt-act, but now the guitarist is embracing digital modelling tech
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