Latest articles by Chris Gill
This sweet-sounding tube combo puts Gibson's amp range back on its perch
The EBMM x Steve Lukather collab celebrates a landmark anniversary with a triple-single coil model that is ridiculously effective and well put together
UA sought to capture the tone and feel of one of the most legendary guitar amps of all time in a pedal – and the Lion nails the brief
The high-end acoustic guitar specialist has done the impossible once again, serving up a small-bodied acoustic with a huge voice, with a top build at an inflation-beating price. Remarkable
There are few cooler hollowbody electrics than the Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins/Nashville, few more versatile. It has done country, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly and rock. This is its story
It's the Ox in a 'box, offering the same studio-quality cab and mic emulation in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format
The electric travel guitar that sounds so good you won't believe it isn't a regular solidbody
Was it the world's first flanger? Who cares. What matters is that the EHX Flanger/Filter Matrix can legitimately claim to be the coolest, and contributed to some classic recordings
Guitar straps so comfortable that they should come with a recommendation from a chiropractor? Count us in. See why Rob Caggiano, Philip Shouse and more are partnering with Fairfield
Offering studio hardware in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format, UAFX is democratizing reference-quality guitar tones – and we can't get enough of it
Meet the new Frankenstein, same as the old one, just without the stripes, and with a lived-in feel that's as comfortable as well-worn denim
Armed with his new EVH semi-hollow signature model, plus the most hallowed pieces in his father's collection, Wolfgang Van Halen explains how he went all in for his epic sophomore album
We chart the history and innovations behind one of music's most popular 12-string acoustics – a guitar that can be heard on classic tracks from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Supertramp, Simon & Garfunkel and more
We tip our hats to the players that made 2023 such a defining year in guitar history – and whose achievements we'll be talking about in years to come
The bridge was the one thing the purists just couldn't cross, but those who did found an acoustic bursting with songs and a tone that could not be matched
Found on the latest Mammoth WVH record, the lead effort on Take a Bow was recorded using one of the most iconic gear combos in music history
The invention of the seven-string, emergence of digital modeling and rise of the boutique pedal industry all took place during the ‘90s, and provided the blueprint for the sound of guitar music to come
The AC30 is an all-time classic tube combo. We unpack its history and design, its brief deployment in the studio with the Beatles, and the titanic influence it has had on guitar tone
The Japanese pedal giant is as good as its word with this innovative and musical take on classic analog delay effects
Krasno's new signature model might be strictly limited edition but its unique voice and top-class build would have mass appeal among any player looking for something different
Larry DiMarzio’s Super Distortion not only presented players in the ’70s with a high-output option, it started a culture of players swapping out pickups in search of better tone
The Burn channel from the PurpleNightmare is ready for its pedalboard close-up and does not disappoint
A reminder, if needed, that Yamaha can also make high-end acoustic instruments to take your breath away
Gretsch celebrates 140 years with a stunning anniversary line that dresses this handsome hollowbody in two-tone Pearl Platinum over Stone
Recently reissued in pedal form, the SDE-3000 was more than just a delay unit. Combining modulation with musical, organic repeats, it was the secret sauce in many a pro player’s live rig and studio setup
