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Steve Vai pays tribute to Brian May as he receives his radical custom Red Special
By Phil Weller published
Guyton Guitars' highly customized version of May’s iconic axe is now in Steve Vai’s “humbled” hands

Tom Morello says “there is hope” as his son shreds Steve Vai's For the Love of God
By Phil Weller published
He’s been saying his son can “shred circles” around him for years – this might just prove it

Nuno Bettencourt on why, with his Six String Sanctuary, he’s finally ready to become a guitar teacher
By Amit Sharma published
Sponsored by Nuno’s Six String Sanctuary
The Extreme man’s Six String Sanctuary weekender goes way beyond your typical guitar clinic – and he’s recruited Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Mateus Asato, Richie Kotzen, Taj Farrant and guitar “Yoda” Rick Beato to help

Steve Vai on his love of the Positive Grid Spark Mini Vai
By Andrew Daly published
Many would argue it is the ultimate practice amp. Vai would be one of them – indeed he loved it so much he put his name on it

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album
By Janelle Borg published
After embarking on a European tour earlier this year, the two are back with their first-ever collaborative U.S. dates and plenty more music

Steve Vai doesn’t leave the house without this mini amp – and now you can pick up his new favorite piece of gear for $50 less
By Michael Astley-Brown published
I picked up Steve Vai’s favorite mini amp and it revolutionized my guitar practice – and at this price, I might just buy another…

Steve Vai has reimagined Brian May’s Red Special in his own vision with the help of a UK boutique guitar builder
By Matt Owen published
The 'Vai Special' puts a distinct spin on May's legendary guitar, and was meticulously spec'd by Vai himself – with a few Ibanez JEM inspirations to boot

He was a guitar god at 8, then he disappeared – the unlikely story of Thomas McRocklin
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Vai handed him the Passion and Warfare guitar and produced his debut album, only for his protégé to give it all up. Decades later, McRocklin came back stronger – and pursued his own guitar path
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