
Chris Gill
Chris is the co-author of Eruption - Conversations with Eddie Van Halen. He is a 40-year music industry veteran who started at Boardwalk Entertainment (Joan Jett, Night Ranger) and Roland US before becoming a guitar journalist in 1991. He has interviewed more than 600 artists, written more than 1,400 product reviews and contributed to Jeff Beck’s Beck 01: Hot Rods and Rock & Roll and Eric Clapton’s Six String Stories.
Latest articles by Chris Gill

The secrets behind Trevor Rabin's guitar tone on Yes's Owner of a Lonely Heart
By Chris Gill published
How Rabin achieved his expansive sound on the prog-rock legends' biggest hit

JHS Pedals PG-14 review
By Chris Gill published
Paul Gilbert's signature overdrive pedal has an amp-like operation that'll add some complex heat to your sound

Alex Lifeson reveals his tone and playing secrets behind 11 landmark Rush tracks
By Chris Gill published
In this classic interview from 1996, the Canadian guitar hero dissects Rush anthems from 2112 to Limelight and The Spirit of Radio

35 PRS guitarists – including John Mayer, Alex Lifeson, Dave Navarro and Carlos Santana – on why they love Paul Reed Smith's guitars
By Chris Gill published
As Paul Reed Smith celebrates its 35th anniversary, we speak to the players who put PRS on record and on the map

The secrets behind Geordie Walker's guitar tone on Killing Joke's Eighties
By Chris Gill published
The Killing Joke guitarist found his sound in a Gibson ES-295 and an ear for lush yet haunting tone

Dean Exile Select review
By Chris Gill published
This sumptuous S-style is a timely reminder that we can always count on Dean to grab our attention in a crowded guitar store

The secrets behind David Gilmour's tone on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb
By Chris Gill published
Here's how the prog legend achieved his sound on one of the group's most enduring hits

The secrets behind Slash's guitar tone on Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle
By Chris Gill published
Here's how the legendary hard-rocker achieved his sound on one of the band's most iconic hits

The secrets behind Steve Jones' tone on the Sex Pistols' Anarchy in the UK
By Chris Gill published
Find out how the punk rocker achieved his fiery sound on this raucous anti-establishment anthem

The secrets behind Jack White's guitar tone on the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army
By Chris Gill published
How White got the sound of one of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time - and how you can nail the tone for cheap

Massive FX DallasDevilsPlay and G.O.A.F. review
By Chris Gill published
The Burns Buzzaround and Dallas Rangemaster are reborn with these must-try distortion/fuzz pedals

The secrets behind Zakk Wylde's guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears
By Chris Gill published
Get to know the gear that shaped the 1991 album's title track

Line 6 POD Go review
By Chris Gill published
Line 6 takes its multi-effect modeling for the masses to the next level with this HX-equipped floor-based unit

Jackson Adrian Smith SDXM and Pro Series Soloist SL2P MAH review
By Chris Gill published
Two nicely priced electrics that cover all the bases

Everything you need to know about seven- and eight-string guitars
By Chris Gill published
Six strings just not cutting it anymore? The world of extended-range electrics can be dizzying, but we've simplified it all for you right here

Peavey Invective MH review
By Chris Gill published
This feature-rich, Misha Mansoor-designed head is one of the best high-gain amps you can buy

The secrets behind Ronnie Wood's crunchy tone on the Faces' Stay with Me
By Chris Gill published
Ronnie Wood’s rhythm track on the Faces’ classic Stay with Me is one of the raunchiest guitar tones of all time. Learn how he got it

The secrets behind Prince's tone on Let's Go Crazy
By Chris Gill published
How The Purple One got those raucous rock sounds on this classic Purple Rain cut

Boss DD-3T and DD-200 Digital Delay review
By Chris Gill published
Boss revamps two of the most popular delay pedals on the market - with spectacular results

Lâg Guitars Tramontane HyVibe THV10DCE review
By Chris Gill published
The world's first Smart Guitar that can amplify itself, generate effects and even turn into a Bluetooth speaker

Mick Mars: "I have about 100 guitars. I like to have a lot of different things to play around with"
By Chris Gill published
The Mötley Crüe rocker discusses his vast collection of rare Gibsons and Fenders, including a ton of vintage Strats

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal and Plasma Coil review
By Chris Gill published
Striking visuals and unparalleled tone from a pair of radical fuzz/distortion pedals

EVH 5150 Series Deluxe review
By Chris Gill published
Eddie finally offers SuperStrat aficionados the axe they’ve been waiting for
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