Latest articles by Phil Weller
Paul Reed Smith invited Mike Dawes to meet John Mayer after his Slow Dancing cover went viral – but he never made the rendezvous
Dawes reimagined one of Mayer’s biggest hits, but he later missed the opportunity to meet the man himself
Wolfgang Van Halen took a gamble when he decided to cover his dad’s songs – and it paid off
Wolfgang has only performed a few Van Halen tracks live since his dad passed – and he was all too aware of the risks that came with them
Gibson rarely does collaborative brand Les Pauls – but it’s just unveiled 4 new models designed in partnership with a US fashion giant
A custom guitar strap and pick tins also feature in the capsule, which is set to star in pop-up stores across the globe
How Vianova crafted one of the best modern metal debuts in years by making brutal baritones disgustingly fun
Guitarist Felix Vogelsang reveals how he embraced a divisively finished baritone to cut down on the shred and change the way he approached the instrument
Gretsch brings its iconic Falcon and Nashville hollowbodies to new-low price points with unveiling of the Synchromatic Collection
The guitars feature an enhanced bracing style for authentic Gretsch tones on a more manageable budget
Steve Morse has announced his first new album since leaving Deep Purple – and it’s set to feature Eric Johnson and John Petrucci
Triangulation also features Morse's son on a tribute to the guitarist’s late wife
Charvel beckons a new era for its So-Cal Superstrat – and brings the classic Pro Mod model into the modern era
Seymour Duncan Distortion humbuckers and Luminlay side dots deliver high-quality specs without crazy price tags
Justin Hawkins defends his brother’s comments over the VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute
Yungblud starred alongside Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Perry and Steven Tyler for an all-star medley of Prince of Darkness tunes – which was met with derision by Dan Hawkins
Reverb relaunches in the UK with reduced seller fees – promising players “more money for their music gear”
Musicians will now get more money for the gear they sell on the website, which also provides discounted shipping labels and UK market trend data
Spinal Tap play Big Bottom on Jimmy Kimmel with Tal Wilkenfeld and Thundercat
David St. Hubbins led a legion of bassists out onto the Jimmy Kimmel stage for a rendition of Spinal Tap’s 1984 track
Steve Morse injects Coldplay with some Deep Purple flair as he adds a guitar solo to mega-hit Fix You
The British pop rock giants don’t really do shred, so what happened when Morse got his hands on the track?
PRS has resurrected its Mira model – and says it's better than ever
The budget-friendly and versatile solidbody was discontinued in 2013. Now called the S2 Mira 594, it’s back with some key upgrades
How Frankensteined Fenders and vintage Gibsons supercharged the rise of Jack White-backed rockers Die Spitz
With a yin and yang guitar partnership, rarebreed pedals and a DIY attitude, the Texans’ blend of metal, punk and shoegaze is the latest addition to Third Man Records’ roster
Kirk Hammett let Al Di Meola play his iconic Greeny – so the fusion virtuoso let him play his prized Elegant Gypsy Black Beauty
The two guitar greats let each other have a go on their cherished Les Pauls
That time Eric Johnson shredded a custom Dean V – which had been built for Dave Mustaine to use on the Experience Hendrix tour
The custom axe nods to one of Hendrix’s most iconic guitars and was used by the Megadeth frontman on the Experience Hendrix tour
Andy Summers to explore the guitar’s impact on the world in globe-trotting docu-series
Global Guitar finds The Police songwriter interacting with different musicians and cultures as he charts the instrument’s impact on the world
Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Yungblud pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a medley of Prince of Darkness classics at the VMAs
The rousing, all-star medley honored Ozzy in style
Jake E. Lee on how he has changed his playing – and gear – due to arthritis struggles
The former Ozzy Osbourne shredder has had to change things up to keep on playing
Ibanez treats its best-selling nylon-string to a stunning exotic tonewood glow-up – and it gives Tim Henson’s signature model a run for its money
Henson’s signature TOD10N has been wildly popular, with the standard-edition FR series now receiving a new aesthetic upgrade
Why Linkin Park’s new singer forced Mike Shinoda to change guitars
When Emily Armstrong was brought onboard, Shinoda had to go through his guitar collection to find one that would complement her register
Gibson spares no expense to celebrate its 100th SJ-200 Monarch – a one-of-one Brazilian rosewood build that costs $99,999
Gibson’s Custom Shop pushes its artistry to the limit to set “a new benchmark in craftsmanship”
Rick Graham’s second Charvel signature is an ode to his reconnection with the guitar
Graham has reflected a rollercoaster few years into his reprised Superstrat
John McLaughlin remembers his nightmare jam session with Jimi Hendrix – when he was forced to play acoustic
He found himself in the right place at the right time to jam with one of the world’s greatest guitarists – but his gear let him down
