Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Ani DiFranco on how playing in bars shaped her percussive playing style – and taught her how to grab a noisy audience's attention
In a new interview with Guitarist, DiFranco also talked about exploring vintage guitars, and how this journey led her to Gibson
Dave Mustaine issues an update on his long-awaited Gibson Les Paul – which could be his most radical signature model yet
The signature Les Paul had previously been teased by Mustaine and his guitar tech in 2022
Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo on why Ozzy Osbourne's words of wisdom to Randy Rhoads were crucial to his development as a guitarist
The Prince of Darkness was key in igniting Randy Rhoads' passion for incorporating more classical-leaning flavors into his compositions
Marty Friedman's rare 1985 Jackson Kelly San Dimas has gone up for sale – and it could go for as much as $125,000
Friedman's Megadeth-era guitar is also reportedly one of the first 500 guitars Jackson ever built, and was used to record Rust in Peace
Nancy Wilson on ignoring the people that tried to stop her becoming a guitarist
Wilson talks about how crucial her parents' support was for her to make headway in her music career.
The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine recalls recruiting Ace Frehley and Gilby Clarke for her solo album
Valentine approached Frehley to play on her record at her birthday party – not expecting him to actually show up at the studio
“I was as blindsided as everyone else”: Experimental rock darlings Black Midi announce “indefinite” hiatus
Bassist Cameron Picton claims he was surprised by the sudden announcement made by guitarist Geordie Greep
Grace Bowers solos her way through her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Bowers delivers a wah-heavy performance of her track Tell Me Why U Do That accompanied by her band the Hodge Podge
The Vox semi-hollow Prince used for his final electric tour and White House performance is up for auction
The Vox guitar auction is taking place just a few months after Prince's Cloud 3 sold for a whopping $910,000
Who's the mysterious hooded guitarist who performed at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony?
French guitarist and Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira appeared wearing a mask and wielding a rare guitar amid the event's final performance
Robby Krieger, Skunk Baxter and Leland Sklar among the rock veterans leading the February edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
The Masters of Rock: 2025 edition also features The Police's Stewart Copeland and wraps up with shows at LA's legendary Sunset Strip venues
Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell on why he opted for a guitar legend’s signature model as his “workhorse” instrument
Alongside two Fender Mustangs, the relic’d model is one of the main guitars that features on the band’s upcoming album, Romance
Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock bandmates reunite for the first time in nearly 40 years to perform Band of Gypsys-era classics
Bassist Billy Cox and percussionists Gerardo Velez and Juma Sultan paid homage to the legendary guitarist's repertoire
Nick Oliveri on why Queens of the Stone Age will never top their Songs for the Deaf lineup
The Mondo Generator bassist also reveals whether he would ever consider rejoining QOTSA
Orianthi teams up with Orange for the Oriverb
Inspired by the Orange Rockerverb MKIII 50 Neo, the Oriverb promises to deliver Orianthi's blues-rock tone in lightweight form
Vernon Reid on the Jimi Hendrix riff that inspired Living Colour's Cult of Personality
The Living Colour guitarist has also paid homage to Hendrix's influence on fusion music
Becky Baldwin made her name on social media while moonlighting as Cliff Burton in a Metallica tribute band. Then she landed her dream gig
Baldwin recounts the years of dedication and hard work that led to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands, Mercyful Fate, inviting her to become their bassist on the spot
Taylor Swift finds out why wireless in-ear and guitar packs shouldn’t touch – in the middle of a stadium show
Swift was due to start the next song when she experienced “awful” static in her monitors
Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer
Washington had to purchase an expensive Ken Smith 5-string bass to stay competitive
John Mayer reveals hand injury and how it will impact his playing at the final Dead & Company Las Vegas residency shows
Mayer has explained how the injury forced him to rethink his approach to guitar playing
Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa unveil the Deep State, the “ultimate Klon clone” at a fraction of the original's price
Like the highly sought-after mid-'90s pedal, the Deep State promises to deliver “smooth, velvety clipping” that is super-responsive to playing dynamics
Dweezil Zappa reveals the one Frank Zappa song that stumped Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen's decades-long friendship with the younger Zappa included gifting the 12-year-old Dweezil a 1982 Kramer guitar
Guitar Center staff find thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs stashed inside guitar amp
A Guitar Center spokesperson confirmed that the employees at the Lawrenceville, Georgia store are cooperating with law enforcement
