Latest articles by Chris Gill
Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Head review
The latest evolution of Mesa's flagship head might just be Randall Smith's finest hour, and one of the best amps on the market right now
Why the 4x10 Bassman is considered the best-sounding Fender amp of all time
How this supersized combo played an integral role in the development of the modern guitar amp
In praise of the EBow, one of the most under-appreciated yet influential guitar tools of all time
An enduring niche product that still feels like a hidden secret after all these years, the EBow has been used on countless iconic recordings
Abasi Concepts Emi 7 Master Series review
Built for comfort, built for speed, built for players chasing down new horizons in guitar playing, the latest model from Tosin Abasi's brand offers a thrilling futuristic ride
10 Jeff Beck deep cuts you need to hear
The often-overlooked recordings that reveal Jeff Beck’s genius and vision
Jeff Beck’s 10 most iconic guitars
From the Oxblood Les Paul and the Strat we all know and love to Beck's lesser-spotted favorites, here are the greatest hits from one of guitar's finest collections
Jeff Beck – the lost interview: “There are many guitarists who can play like a typewriter. Technically they’re great, but that’s not my style”
In this interview from 1999, Jeff Beck talks candidly of how it might all end before staring a career downturn in the face and getting back on the horse with the spectacular Who Else!
Fender ’48 Dual Professional JB Edition review
Joe Bonamassa’s signature recreation of this ultra-rare Fender tweed combo has been three years in the making – was it worth the wait?
Hologram Electronics Microcosm review
Combining elements of delay, reverb, looping and modulation, the Microcosm is an entrancing introduction to the creative possibilities of the “granular effects pedal”
The Boneshakers’ Randy Jacobs: “Playing in the studio is cool, but playing in front of people is the magic... To me, that is everything”
The acclaimed soul/funk/rock/blues guitarist joins forces with powerhouse blues singer Jenny Langer on One Foot in the Groove
In praise of the 1984-85 Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, the high-gain boutique amp behind rock and metal’s holy grail tones
It's the amp of James Hetfield's rhythm tone and Steve Lukather's leads, and as it ascends into the digital afterlife as a Neural DSP plugin, we revisit the legendary design to unpack its magic
The Beatles unplugged: a guide to the Fab Four's acoustic arsenal
Yes, the Rickenbackers, the Casino and the Gretsch are legendary, but the mop-top's favorite flat-tops were similarly crucial to their sound. Here we detail the most important acoustics in their collection
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 review
Jackson opens its new US production line series with an electric guitar that defines the high-performance brand
Strymon V2 blueSky Reverberator and V2 El Capistan DTape Echo review
Two favorites from the Strymon canon of high-functioning digital effects pedals return, new and improved, with discrete JFET input circuits promising ultra-low noise. Time to upgrade?
What guitar strings did the Beatles use? Investigating the flatwound vs roundwound debate
Just what did George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney string their guitars with – and when did they make the switch from flatwounds to roundwounds?
How to replicate the Beatles’ classic tones using today’s affordable guitars, basses and effects pedals
Because sourcing the vintage gear is almost impossible, financially and practically, we've put together a list of gear that's on the market today that will help you nail the Fab Four's sound
How the Danelectro/Coral Electric Sitar captivated rock and metal guitarists from Metallica and Steve Howe to Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen
With its buzz bridge design, this innovative electric gave rock players a new sound to play with
How the Beatles crafted the guitar and bass tones that forever changed the sound of rock music
We chart the evolution of the Fab Four's sound through the key tracks and the gear that made them
Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT with Bigsby review
The classic Gretsch double-cut has never been more affordable, nor has it looked so good...
PRS Horsemeat, Mary Cries and Wind Through the Trees pedals review
Paul Reed Smith's pedalboard debut offers top-tier options for transparent overdrive, optical compressor and analog flanger
Decoding the magic of the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, the drive pedal of choice for Zakk Wylde and Josh Homme
The classic overdrive was launched in ’81 and soon found its way onto the pedalboards of millions of players – including legions of pros
Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck on the future of EVH Gear: “Ed left a lot of ideas for us to develop – we are committed to delivering all of them”
From the upcoming SA126 semi-hollow to legacy replicas and radical new spec sheets: Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck give us the skinny on what's next for the brand carrying the torch for Eddie's gear legacy
The 25 greatest Pantera songs of all time
With Dimebag Darrell's no-holds-barred playing at the fore, these are the best tracks from the metal institution's catalog
