Latest articles by Chris Gill
The classic Gretsch double-cut has never been more affordable, nor has it looked so good...
Paul Reed Smith's pedalboard debut offers top-tier options for transparent overdrive, optical compressor and analog flanger
The classic overdrive was launched in ’81 and soon found its way onto the pedalboards of millions of players – including legions of pros
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
With Dimebag Darrell's no-holds-barred playing at the fore, these are the best tracks from the metal institution's catalog
The most advanced delay pedal ever built, the LVX produces sonic landscapes that simply must be heard to be believed
With fans including Keith Richards, Julian Lage and Robert Earl Keen, this compact, sweet-sounding orchestra model acoustic is a bona-fide modern classic
The new models – which will be joined by Fujigen EVH Signature guitars – will drastically alter the DNA of Eddie Van Halen’s original Kramer 5150 axe
There’s headroom all the way up to the clear blue sky with this pedal-friendly tube combo from Supro
The king of progressive metal guitar, John Petrucci, has a new signature eight-string, and it's a typically regal work of high-end luthiery, packed with clever, player-friendly details
As the ‘80s demand for crunch spiked, the JCM800 2203 cemented its position as a backline classic
Meet the sub-$1,000 tube amp that everyone will be calling iconic in years to come
Much loved by Andy Summers, Yngwie Malmsteen and legions of country players, the Dyna Comp is the little red box that became an evergreen choice for those looking for pro-quality compression
The EBMM x Darkglass collab continues with a five-string version that augments the StingRay with onboard dirt and fuzz
Featuring a chambered alder body and the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's signature Railhammer humbuckers, the Z-One is a versatile platform for high-voltage rock
A favorite of Joe Walsh, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen and many more, the Echoplex EP-3 has added its tape echo and preamp magic to countless classic guitar recordings
With the help of Sterling Ball, we unpack the history behind a great American success story
High-concept, high-performance electrics from Jackson that bring a Custom Shop vibe to production-line metal guitars
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For about the cost of a stomp box, these are gig- and studio-worthy amps that place emphasis on outstanding, useful and musical pro-quality tones over gimmicky bells and whistles
The history of Eastman Musical Instrument Company reads like a three-decade sprint through the evolution of stringed instruments, and it is a story shaped by hand tools and old-school craft
How the Ibanez brand evolved in lockstep with guitar culture, leveraging artist partnerships to make new breakthroughs in design, sound and performance
The electrics, acoustics and amplifiers that accompanied George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney in some of their final recordings as the Beatles
Compared to the O.G. Wolfgang that Peavey developed with Eddie Van Halen in 1995, the HP 2 is a chip off the old block, but this is a beast with some tricks of its own
