Latest articles by Phil Weller
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter on the cheap $35 guitar that ended up becoming a trusted stage and studio stalwart
The session legend proves once again that price is not always a representative of a guitar’s quality
Dave Grohl’s own Gibson DG-335 prototype has surfaced – and it’s up for sale on Reverb
The Gibson Custom Shop build featured on stage and in the studio with the Foo Fighters between 2005 and 2007
Brad Whitford and Joe Perry on the time Aerosmith were upstaged by their support act
The guitarist – who came before an Aerosmith festival headline slot – returned to the stage for three separate encores and proved to be a tough act to follow
Billy Corgan wanted to make a statement on this Smashing Pumpkins song – so he trashed his guitar rig
Corgan tried some unorthodox recording methods while trying to nail the feel of this particular guitar solo
Carlos Santana’s practice routine that will make you a better musician
According to Santana, players will be better off copying these musicians if they want to stir emotions
Mark Tremonti’s love for Dumbles and tube amps is well-documented – but he’s brought a Neural DSP Quad Cortex on tour
He’s previously said that nothing beats the PRS/Dumble doubt-act, but now the guitarist is embracing digital modelling tech
Emily Wolfe’s signature guitar smashed inside hardcase during flight
Pete Thorn and Gilby Clarke have had the same issues with the firm
Classic rock supergroup parts ways with their new guitarist – after just one gig
Both parties realized that it wasn’t the match they thought it looked to be on paper
Rob Scallon on the eight-string that changed his life – and how it helped him become one of YouTube’s OG guitar stars
Scallon on his guitar journey so far, from the surprise success of making an album in a day, to his combat-laden guitaRPG video game that serves as a love letter to instrument
This guitar prodigy plays Eddie Van Halen's legendary two-hand tapping part – with only one hand
Filipe Rosset has been blowing minds with his insane handspan
Noel Gallagher’s mystery Oasis Les Paul looks set for a signature release
The uniquely spec’d guitar caused a stir when it first emerged on Oasis’ stages last month – and now Gibson is teasing a signature drop
Wolfgang Van Halen welcomed Alter Bridge into the hallowed halls of the legendary 5150 Studios to record their new album
Eddie Van Halen’s iconic studio recently opened its doors to Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and co
Gibson brings some of its most sought-after vintage gems to Epiphone’s Inspired by Custom range for the first time
Rare vintage models get an accessible relaunch, with pre-war reissues and thermally aged tops making up the drop
How Zakk Wylde’s ‘The Grail’ Ozzy Osbourne Les Paul found its way back to him – 3 years after it fell out of a moving vehicle
The guitar became his main axe during his career with Ozzy, but after it fell off a truck in 2000, he feared he’d never see it again
Paul Reed Smith on a guitar's most crucial feature – and how it dictates your tone
Forget pickups and the weight of a guitar – this is where tone really starts, according to Smith
Gibson hires the investigative journalists who helped find Paul McCartney's lost Höfner violin bass to aid the hunt for the missing Back to the Future ES-345
The guitar has been missing since filming wrapped 40 years ago. This shrewd hire might just turn the tide
PRS and John Mayer unveil fresh finishes for the best-selling SE Silver Sky – and add new Maple models
The classic looks expand the Strat-inspired guitar’s empire, while previously rosewood-exclusive finishes make their way onto maple ’board models
Russian luthier builds Les Paul out of donuts (sort of)
Though sadly not edible, it takes the prize as the best confectionery-themed guitar we’ve ever seen
When Joe Bonamassa guested on an Ozzy Osbourne album – and couldn't quite believe it
The blues hero has reflected on their unlikely union in 2005, and why he sees Ozzy as heavy metal’s John Mayall
Olivia Rodrigo’s first-ever gig was Weezer – now she’s played with them at Lollapalooza
The guitar-wielding pop queen invited the ’90s rock icons on stage for a sterling two-song spot as she continues to champion her alt-rock influences
Bob Rock says Metallica's divisive Load album redefined the Hetfield-Hammett guitar partnership
New influences, a change in production methods, and moving away from thrash led to the pair switching up their tandem
Spike Lee once asked Prince for his signature guitar – he didn’t expect what happened next
Prince’s wildcard symbol guitar might be Lee’s most prized possession
Jimmy Page settles decades-long Dazed and Confused lawsuit with original songwriter, Jake Holmes
The Yardbirds, and later Led Zeppelin, reworked Jake Holmes’ 1968 song for their own ends, and Holmes believes he wasn’t properly credited
