Latest articles by Andrew Daly
Orianthi’s new signature Orange is inspired by a visit to the most coveted amp maker of them all
Orianthi sought to blend the sound of a Dumble she’ll “never forget” with two other classic amps for her new custom combo
Tom Morello on his tone struggles and what he learned from teaching his son Roman how to play
Rage Against The Machine icon discusses his unreleased Post Malone song, being outshredded by his son, pushing Iron Maiden for the Hall of Fame and why he avoids most endorsement deals
Marcus King on why your fretboard has its own language – and how mental health became his muse
The Americana-loving singer-songwriter digs into the ties between the ebb and flow of his emotional state and the safe space inherent in the well-worn fretboard of his beloved Big Red
How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune
As Benson prepares to share his skills first-hand in an immersive music experience, the jazz guitar legend looks back on a magical career and explains why he's still learning
Punk-grunge icon Donita Sparks on ironic gear choices, L7’s infamous Reading Festival set and why recording with Butch Vig was “maddening”
The Flying V die-hard started playing live for a dare. She looks back at first picking up the guitar, keeping going through the heartbreak years, and the enduring success of her “joyous anger anthems”
Brian May, Steve Vai and Neal Schon have all given Yngwie Malmsteen guitars – but nothing compares to his Fender Strats
Malmsteen descends from shred mountain to dispense wisdom on all matters gear, how to buy it, single coils vs humbuckers and to reminisce about some of his best gear purchases
Glen Drover grew up idolizing Megadeth and King Diamond’s guitar heroes – then he had to step into their shoes
Inspired by Yngwie Malmsteen but weaned on Black Sabbath, the Canadian guitarist discusses the new gear and new skills he’s racking up as his own band Withering Scorn takes flight
Ernie Isley on watching Hendrix then taking his place to write hit after hit in his brothers' band
The longtime Isley Brothers guitarist was just a kid when his older brothers scored hits with Twist and Shout and Shout, but by the time he joined the band, he was able to draw on firsthand experiences with Jimi Hendrix
Guitar prodigy Grace Bowers on how she’s won over the critics who underestimate her
From meeting Slash and making her late-night TV debut to joining forces with Gary Clark Jr. and Marcus King, Bowers has had a whirlwind of a year – but admits that, at times, she's still made to feel “lesser” than
Saved from ’70s obscurity by hip-hop, Cymande’s Steve Scipio explains what’s different today
Ahead of a brand-new album, Scipio reveals what he’s kept and what he’s changed over 50 years of playing bass – and why he still only needs one pedal
Crawlers’ Amy Woodall on EBows, PA disasters – and what they took from that ill-fated Jane’s Addiction support slot
The British guitarist reveals the pedals she needs to generate her band’s alt-grunge sound, and how they’re finding their way out of a “rough year”...
Joey Santiago on why he is a stompbox convert but still hates the “coffee shop” chorus pedal
Santiago used to make it a point of pride that he didn't have any pedals. How times change. He shows us his pedalboard and explains why he’s addicted to boosts and distortion
Matteo Mancuso on why nobody in the contemporary guitar scene can afford a bad gig
Mancuso is one of this year's breakout stars – but with a brighter spotlight comes the added online (and offline) pressure to be consistent without fail
Billy Corgan opens up on his guitar insecurities and being cast as the Smashing Pumpkins’ “big, bad Dracula”
On Aghori Mhori Mei, the Smashing Pumpkins recapture the vibe, feel and tones of their classic early ’90s LPs. Corgan explains how, why – and what took them so long
L7's Donita Sparks on why she opted to play a Flying V – despite it being a “shredder guitar”
The Flying V has accompanied Sparks throughout her journey with L7 – including some of the band's most career-defining moments, such as their 1994 Glastonbury appearance and their notorious 1992 Reading set
Dave Navarro on the Jane's Addiction reunion that – little did he know – was about to come off the tracks
In an interview that took place just a few weeks before Jane’s Addiction’s onstage fight on September 13, Navarro explains why he reconnected with the original lineup in the first place
Session pro Greg Suran on learning 86 songs a week for American Idol – and trading licks with Joe Walsh
Suran has gone from rock band to hired hand, performing with a string of superstar names along the way, but he says the Eagles guitarist taught him a lesson in lyrical playing
Steve Cradock on his star-studded session with Paul McCartney, SGs vs Teles – and the joint he laced with Hendrix’s guitar
The Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist hints at high times in the band’s studio history, and he’s looking forward to going back to track their first album in “freaking years”
“I don’t trespass on people’s style”: The Pixies’ Joey Santiago on living life as an outsider guitar hero
Long ago, the Pixies blazed a trail for Nirvana and others to follow. But now, as before, there is no masterplan. As guitarist Joey Santiago says: “I still go by feel – and with my gut”
Tom Morello’s ‘Arm the Homeless’ guitar could be revived as a signature run
Morello has already worked with Fender to produce a replica of his iconic Soul Power Strat – and a recreation of his ‘Arm the Homeless’ mod job could be next
Donita Sparks tells the story of L7’s infamous set at 1992’s Reading Festival
Sparks recalls dealing with lost equipment and a series of technical issues on stage – alongside a crowd that was throwing mud at the band – which ultimately led to her then-controversial response
Ella Feingold gigged with Erykah Badu and jammed with Prince, but her transition made her a player
Despite facing continued oppression – often from guitar communities – Feingold took a risk to become who she needed to be. Now she tells us its been the making of her as a guitarist, too
Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary
Wong and Timmons will be but two of the names featured on the impressive guest list of Benson's forthcoming Breezin’ with the Stars guitar camp
