Latest articles by Chris Gill
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
What this Furch lacks in flash it more than makes up for with first-class playability and sound quality
This single-channel tube head could put the squeeze on its rivals thanks to a surprisingly versatile range of tones – with a distinctly British accent
Believe the hype: this clever mod can give your guitar the sort of versatility a session pro would dream of
The Polyphia guitarists' signature pickups take the Fishman Fluence multi-voice concept to a new level
This digital delay boasts presets containing the exact settings from the two SDE-3000 rack delays in Van Halen's live rig – and a lot more besides
No Electric XII, no Stairway... Well, not quite. But while the Ricky always gets the glory, it's time to show some appreciation for Fender's 12-string for the iconic tones it gave to iconic tracks
Debuting a new Chaos Burst finish and an onboard fuzz circuit, this really is a people-pleasing Strat...
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
How this supersized combo played an integral role in the development of the modern guitar amp
An enduring niche product that still feels like a hidden secret after all these years, the EBow has been used on countless iconic recordings
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
The often-overlooked recordings that reveal Jeff Beck’s genius and vision
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
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!
Joe Bonamassa’s signature recreation of this ultra-rare Fender tweed combo has been three years in the making – was it worth the wait?
Combining elements of delay, reverb, looping and modulation, the Microcosm is an entrancing introduction to the creative possibilities of the “granular effects pedal”
The acclaimed soul/funk/rock/blues guitarist joins forces with powerhouse blues singer Jenny Langer on One Foot in the Groove
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
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 opens its new US production line series with an electric guitar that defines the high-performance brand
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?
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?
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
