Latest articles by Phil Weller
Tony Iommi on why he never became a Les Paul player – despite wanting to become one
The Black Sabbath riff lord made the reveal at the launch of his newly revived signature Gibson humbuckers
Ibanez has revived one of its most outrageous shred guitar designs from the 1980s
The 540PIII is a peculiar reverse-style axe based on a build that was first introduced in the late ’80s – and now it’s back as part of the Ibanez Genesis Collection
Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street
The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band's classics in front of a shell-shocked audience
John Mayer posts surprise demo of JHS Pedals’ new Mk.gee-coded stompbox – and explains why it reflects a wider change in guitar music
Mayer – who has demoed the pedal while Josh Scott recovers from a serious bike accident – says the 424 Gain Stage has forced him to explore new ways of playing
Jake Kiszka once came close to finding an equal for his famed Number One Gibson SG – but his Mirador bandmate ‘stole’ it from him
The two guitarists have shared their tales of looking for great-sounding 1961 SGs – and they’ve gone to great lengths to find them
Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US
Kansas superfan becomes band’s full-time guitarist – as Rich Williams scales back touring duties
He’s been a stand-in for Williams over the past year, but Scott Bernard’s appointment has been made permanent
Why John Fogerty parted ways with the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back
The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away
10-year-old guitar prodigy backed by Kiko Loureiro nails Joan Jett classic during America’s Got Talent quarter final
After a stunning audition, the “mini rock star” is back with a new guitar and some feisty playing
Underrated guitar hero Danny Gatton to be honored with release of first new album in nearly 20 years
Danny Gatton and Funhouse – Live at the Holiday Inn finds the unsung rockabilly maestro tearing through jazz standards from a gig in 1987
Steve Vai on the affordable modeling amp that stole his heart
The small-but-mighty modeling amp has become a must-have travel companion
Cradle of Filth members quit over alleged poor pay and “psychopathic” contract – and push back on release of Ed Sheeran collab
Cradle of Filth have issued a statement in response, saying that guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda has been fired
Grace Bowers channels her inner shredder with a searing tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads
The guitarist’s solo was flawless, and she says she only just picked it up recently
“I was ready to shred”: The Lost Beach Boy on the classic song he overdubbed on
Brian Wilson typically turned to his brother, Carl, for leads, but David Marks got a rare chance to buck that trend in 1964
“A lot of the music stores didn’t want to touch used instruments”: Norman Harris on the nascent days of the vintage guitar market
Harris turned the used guitar market on its head, despite the skepticism of many industry peers
Mastodon honor Brent Hinds onstage at their first live performance since the guitarist's death
Drummer Brann Dailor led the tributes after an emotionally charged set dedicated to the guitar hero
Why Nova Twins love the challenge of playing everything live with pedals
The alt-rock stars have been on the receiving end of sexism and miming accusations – but what they produce live is the real deal
When Chris Turpin started playing with Jake Kiszka, the Greta Van Fleet guitarist's live rig surprised him
Turpin's new Mirador bandmate doesn’t like relying on pedals for his sound
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley has been reunited with his beloved Iggy Pop Tele – after it spent 20 years on display
The guitar was on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florida for two decades, having featured in some pinnacle career moments
The guitar amp of the future? The Lava Studio has a built-in touchscreen tablet
The Studio offers a looper, multi-track DAW recording, interactive guitar lessons, jam tracks, and plenty more
Brent Mason on his affordable secret tone weapon – and how it's become a go-to pedal for session guitarists
The $130 stompbox has been a vital tool across 40 years of session work – and other players have started to take note
Aerosmith shares previously unseen footage of Steven Tyler jamming Chuck Berry with Michael J. Fox
The clip’s unveiling is timely, as Gibson continues its worldwide search for the ES-345 used in Back to the Future’s iconic school dance scene
Why Walter Trout uses a metal setting to dial in his blues guitar tones
The American-made amps are sometimes associated with far heavier genres, but Trout insists they are perfect for the blues
