Latest articles by Jonathan Horsley
The celebrity guitar auction where guitars did not sell for what they should have
Big money changed hands during the 2021 Neal Schon mega-auction but some collectors – Joe Bonamassa included – believed it was “brutal”, and he should have got a lot more
The modern guitars that have held their value best, according to a Reverb expert
Reverb’s data guru crunches the numbers for us, and the stats say a famous player’s name on the headstock bodes well for resale value
All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – featuring EVH shredders and some $99 big fun from JHS Pedals
It was the week when Blackstar upped the ante for mini amps, the TONEX One got a power-up, Dino Cazares got a Kiesel, and Alex Lifeson's chorus went to market
Why Nels Cline fell in love with Jazzmasters
The Wilco guitarist explains the enduring appeal – and remarkable endurance – of his Jazzmaster, a guitar for all seasons
How Joe Holmes got the coveted Ozzy Osbourne gig
Holmes rocked up fully prepared for his audition thanks to his teacher
Harmony brings the Stella brand back from the dead with a $349 solid-topped parlor
These small-bodied stunners have slotted headstocks, bone nuts, and a voice that loves a recording mic
Why telling your guitar’s backstory could help it sell for more money
Reverb's Cyril Nigg offers some sage advice for selling your guitar, and it's just like Joe Bonamassa says: "I don't buy guitars, I buy stories"
The Damned frontman Brian James’ ‘New Rose’ Gibson SG sells for over $95,000
The Gibson SG that put UK punk on the map smashed its pre-auction estimates – as did James’ hand-written lyrics
David Allan Coe, the outlaw country legend who played with Dimebag Darrell and gave Warren Haynes his break, has died, aged 86
Coe scored hits with You Never Even Called Me by My Name and The Ride, and stood alongside Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson in the outlaw wing of country music
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on why he was barred from having a ’board
And no, it's not because Ed O'Brien's took up all the available stage space...
Fender teams up with Brian Fallon for limited edition ’59 Tele Custom
It’ll cost you the best part of seven thousand bucks but this stunning Telecaster is the Fender Custom Shop doing Fender Custom Shop things again
Randy Bachman on the guitar builder who’s up there with the greats of the industry
And Bachman says this builder is working on an electric guitar that will weigh less than 4lbs.
Paul Gilbert is the latest big name to switch to Fender Tone Master digital amps
The shred pioneer is using one as a monitor, one to push air at the crowd, and he believes it is a top-tier pedal platform
Billy Strings forced to reschedule tour after breaking leg in skating accident
Bluegrass maestro black-and-blue and in plaster after quite horrific injury – but he was still game for heading on the road until wiser heads prevailed
Why Thin Lizzy’s Brian Robertson knew his stint in Motörhead was doomed
The flying Scotsman replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, and had a formidable rep as Thin Lizzy guitarist, but he soon found Motörhead were not quite his speed
How Pat Smear surprised Dave Grohl and joined the Foo Fighters
These songs were absolutely not In Utero part II as Dave Grohl gamed-out his post-Nirvana musical future
Ritchie Blackmore sets the record straight about his relationship with Jimmy Page
Blackmore says he has nothing but respect for the Led Zep guitarist
Noel Gallagher’s signed Wonderwall EJ-200 smashes pre-auction estimate
As seen in the video for Wonderwall, and signed by the Chief himself... but maybe the Inspired by Gibson Custom SJ-200 presents better value?
When Dave Mason met Jimi Hendrix and played on the greatest cover of all time
Hendrix had arrived in London, his greatness was about to come, and the late Traffic guitarist Dave Mason was there to witness it
“A small yet mighty gig bag hero”: Mesa/Boogie launches powerhouse preamp/DI with all the tone-shaping capabilities of its high-end Subway line
A blockbuster sequel to the original, the Subway+ Bass DI‑Preamp II offers bassists everything they need in one compact housing that's 40 per cent smaller than its predecessor
Best blues guitars 2026: these six-strings are ideal for all types of electric blues covering various price points
Wondering what the best blues guitars are at the moment? Here we have 10 of the finest options from Gibson, Fender, Guild and more
Best 7-string guitars 2026: the ultimate guide to extended range instruments
Navigate scale lengths, active pickups, and multiscale fretboards with our expert-vetted selection of the best seven-string guitars
All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including another potentially game-changing AI practice amp
Featuring new drops from Jackson, PRS, Wylde Audio, Charvel, and more
