Latest articles by Chris Gill
Two classy solidbodies with serious spec and tones to match
This classy modern update on the classic solidbody singlecut welcomes multi-voice Fishman humbuckers to the party
A generous helping of gain is on the menu when recreating Lukather's tone on this choice cut from his latest album
With a souped-up Supro, a Tele and a Vox wah for the solo, Page tracked one of the most iconic tones in classic rock
Do these compact heads pack enough analog magic to hold their own with classic tube sounds?
A braniac amp genius, Zoom got a powerful tone – full of punch and bite – out of a minimalist setup
Limited-edition, aged nitro finishes and hotter custom pickups, the Vintera Road Worn Series ups the ante for affordable, vintage-inspired electric guitars
A bucket-brigade double feature that offers vintage pitch-shifting vibrato and a deep analog chorus
How an unpopular solid-state Fender amp gave the 1971 prog classic the grit and clarity it needed
This signature Cutlass takes the concept of the high-performance electric guitar into a new dimension of luxury
How Cobain changed popular music forever with a modded Strat, a Mesa/Boogie and a couple of everyday stompboxes
A 1176-style compressor, boost, and a tweakable EQ makes for a powerful all-in-one tone sweetener
Returning from a long studio hiatus, Eddie's "whomping" 50-watt EVH 5150III heads brought the crunch
This stone-cold classic from 1983's Midnight Madness finds Gillis perfecting the era's hard-rock guitar tone
Anderson's latest signature model is a retro hollowbody with Bigsby wobble and a lotta tones
On September 6, 2015, GW was invited to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for an access-all-areas look at Ed's guitars, amps, effects and more
Decades on from the grunge legend's passing, his tone remains one of the most iconic in guitar's storied history
A greatest hits Jazz Bass featuring the best of six decades' worth of specs
If you're looking to level a city block with a powerchord, this boutique high-gain head has the KT88-powered ordnance
The Cars guitarist takes a deep dive into the gear and guitar solos that drive the Empty Hearts’ personality-packed second album
We investigate a bona-fide classic of '80s twang, with a modded Deluxe assuming a starring role
This highlight from the Boston new wave heroes' 1980 album Panorama is all about the magic in the midrange
With pro-quality sound and easy setup, this is a great choice for new and experienced recording enthusiasts alike
