NAMM 2020: Jackson's 100% shreddable mega-launch sees signature models for Gus G and Rob Caggiano By Jonathan Horsley The Pro, X and JS Series are extensively updated with a heap of super-cool new finishes and builds
NAMM 2020: Gretsch launches the Streamliner Junior Jet Club, Electromatic Jet Baritone, one stunning Penguin and a lot more By Jonathan Horsley The likes of the the all-new Electromatic Rat Rod hollowbody and Players Edition Jet see Gretsch make a play for the future by embracing its heritage
NAMM 2020: EVH reveals a more affordable Frankenstein replica, the Striped Series Frankie, plus a stunning array of fresh Wolfgangs By Jonathan Horsley Anyone for a Wolfgang WG Standard in Taxi Cab Yellow? An revoiced EVH 5150III 50S 6L6 50-watt head is also unveiled
NAMM 2020: Ibanez unveils its spectacular new Steve Vai signature model - and it's not a JEM By Jonathan Horsley The PIA (Paradise In Art) S-style debuts newly designed DiMarzio pickups, blossom inlay, and “Petal Grip”
NAMM 2020: Charvel unveils fresh signature models for Joe Duplantier, Angel Vivaldi and Satchel By Jonathan Horsley Plus plenty more stunning high-spec'd and hot-rodded electrics in the Pro Mod series
NAMM 2020: Gibson makes Custom Shop clone of Tony Iommi's "Monkey" 1964 SG Special By Jonathan Horsley The limited edition Artist Series model is a replica of the Black Sabbath guitarist's iconic doublecut
NAMM 2020: Has Phil X joined Gibson? By Jonathan Horsley The Bon Jovi lead guitarist posted a picture of his delighted self and a newly-minted SG
NAMM 2020: Kramer has the shredders covered with its Made To Rock Hard collection By Jonathan Horsley Tune in for eye-popping graphic finishes, super-fast necks, high-output humbuckers, and a crazy Dave "The Snake" Sabo signature Baretta
NAMM 2020: Gibson unveils gigantic Slash Collection of Les Pauls and acoustics By Jonathan Horsley The Guns N' Roses man gets four LPs and two stunning J-45 Standards for 2020
NAMM 2020: SolidGoldFX captures classic Led Zeppelin tones with the Communication Breakdown dual fuzz pedal By Jonathan Horsley This Bron-Y-Aur Stompbox brings back the classic Tone Bender sounds of the '60s and '70s
NAMM 2020: Revv Amplification's new G20 head is a lunchbox full of gain By Jonathan Horsley The high-gain sibling to the D20 has an onboard Two Notes Torpedo reactive load box and fully programmable cab sims
Shred for Australia: Angel Vivaldi to host epic star-studded fundraiser for bushfire appeal By Jonathan Horsley The epic seven-hour charity shredathon will be livestreamed on Friday 10th January and feature Nita Strauss, Tosin Abasi, Gus G and more
NAMM 2020: The Sunn O))) dirt box rises again as EarthQuaker Devices unveils the Life Pedal V2 By Jonathan Horsley Smaller enclosure, same great mountain-chopping octave/distortion/boost taste... The cult drive pedal of 2019 gets a wider release for 2020
NAMM 2020: Martin's monster acoustic launch supersizes the X2 Series and debuts the positively rococo D-42 Purple Martin By Jonathan Horsley The huge launch includes limited edition models and a sweeping expansion of the Modern Deluxe, 16 and entry-level X Series
Rig tour: Live's resident "fuzz junkie", Chad Taylor By Jonathan Horsley Taylor talks about the gear behind his, err, Live sound, and explains why Jazzmasters are like family and the Marshall JCM800 is his desert island amp
NAMM 2020: ESP unveils new LTD '87 Series plus more updates to Signature and Deluxe Series By Jonathan Horsley The Japanese company marks 45 years in business by going back to the future, revisiting classic designs and going all-in with a massive 2020 lineup
Gibson just launched its own online TV network By Jonathan Horsley Tune up and tune in: Gibson TV will run new original series dedicated to all aspects of guitar and music culture
Emily Wolfe: "Tone is like cooking... If you have too much gain it's like too much oregano" By Jonathan Horsley The blues-rock singer-songwriter talks pop hooks, the untamed spirit of rock ’n’ roll, and why she's addicted to layering gain
The 20 best guitar albums of the decade By Jonathan Horsley From blues to metal, prog to shred, here's what you voted your favorite records of 2010 to 2019
Laura Cox on being a leftie playing right-handed and why she'd take a high-end Epiphone over a cheap Gibson By Jonathan Horsley The maverick French hard-rocker talks Burning Bright, chicken pickin’ and why the YouTube comments section is not as terrifying as being onstage for the first time
Jimmy Page’s guitar gear: everything you need to nail the Led Zeppelin legend's sound By Jonathan Horsley Looking to emulate that pristine Stairway to Heaven twang? Or perhaps the pounding riff of Immigrant song? We’ve got you covered
The 20 best guitar riffs of the decade By Jonathan Horsley We’ve got scuzzy blues-rock, skronky indie, a whole bunch of heavy and some funk, too... But was the winner worth the wait?
The 10 best pedalboards 2020: organize your guitar effects with these budget-spanning ‘boards By Jonathan Horsley Bring order to your stompbox collection with the best pedalboards from RockBoard, Gator and Pedaltrain
The 20 best guitar solos of the decade By Jonathan Horsley The results are in. This is the best lead playing from 2010-2019, as voted by you
Tommy Emmanuel: "You don’t have to fill up every millisecond with sound and noises - I let the audience fill in the gaps" By Jonathan Horsley The Australian fingerstyle maestro on technique, leaving something to the imagination, and why the story is the most important thing
