Latest articles by Phil Weller
DOD and Morley team up for the triple threat Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal
DOD’s synthy sub-octave circuit and Morley’s wah and fuzz circuits are 2026’s most unexpected power trio
Steve Morse on how a gear nightmare lead him to Ernie Ball
Morse has become one of Ernie Ball’s most loyal and high-profile endorsers – and it all started with a broken volume pedal
Wes Borland’s Jackson King V went from factory floor reject to Limp Bizkit icon – now it’s been released as a signature guitar
Borland’s Custom Shop V started out as a left-handed factory reject – and this signature reissue replicates it in all its glory
That time Ronnie James Dio offered to front ’70s glam-rock outfit The Sweet
Internal disagreements led Dio to very different gig as he sought an escape from Blackmore’s Rainbow, while The Sweet were grappling with their frontman's drinking problems
Tyler Bates on creating chaos with Reba Meyers in Marilyn Manson, and the gear he uses to score blockbusters
The guitarist and film score composer has had a varied career – but he can’t seem to escape one amp and a “god box” pedal
Matteo Mancuso reveals the advice his hero gave him
The two virtuosos trade licks on Mancuso’s new song, Solar Wind
Why Graham Coxon is questioning his classic Blur guitar rig
The Britpop icon is reassessing his gear choices
David Lee Roth fights tears as he recalls his partnership with Eddie Van Halen
The singer spoke of the touching “full circle” moment that bookmarked their final chapter together
Alex Lifeson is taking a Metallica signature guitar on the road with him for Rush’s reunion
The gift from Kirk Hammett is about to make prog history
You’ve seen it in the JHS Pedals demos – now you can get a signature version of Josh Scott’s custom Bilt Relevator
The first 100 models sold out in 15 minutes but more are on their way
Nuno Bettencourt and Rick Beato form unlikely partnership to rip through a Thin Lizzy classic at the Six-String Sanctuary
The two guitarists were joined at the Las Vegas guitar camp by Steve Vai, Eric Gales and Mateus Asato
Guitar Center has joined forces with the founder of Reverb – what does this mean for the retail giant?
David Kalt spearheaded Reverb for six years and has been brought onboard as Guitar Center enters a new era
Misha Mansoor completes his Juggernaut jigsaw with new Jackson that introduces a firm-first feature
The djent master’s new signature is an eight-string, EverTune-equipped beast
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Rhea Thompson sets the record straight on her Tailgunner departure
Thompson has confirmed she’s left the fast-rising, K.K. Downing-backed metal revivalists
Before he died, Brent Hinds recorded a solo for a Marcus King track – and it’s been released
The late guitar great made a surprise guest appearance on King’s latest release
Ibanez’s S-style lineup gets a serious expansion with 6 sleek new AZ models
Additions to the Iron Label, Premium and Standard lineups are built for everything from jazz to metal
The IGF Summer School moves to the historic spa town of Cheltenham for its 31st year
Sponsor Content Created With International Guitar Foundation
Taking place 11-16 August in the historic UK town of Cheltenham, the five-day event will celebrate guitar playing in all its forms, helping players take their talents to new heights
Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players
The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is the songwriter’s second baritone model, and will be released far more widely than it’s limited edition predecessor
How Billy Strings’ guitar mentor approached the challenge of teaching the “monster” bluegrass player
Robb Cappelletto says the bluesgrass star was far from a novice when approached him, but still wanted to expand his knowledge
Dr. Hook’s enigmatic guitarist and vocalist, Dennis Locorriere, dead at 76
The hit-making songwriter had also worked with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the drummers that tried to force a Rush reunion
The band was still in mourning when they started getting offers to replace Neil Peart
Nate Amos on accidentally fooling Rick Beato with amp sims
Beato named the track one of his top songs of 2025
How Ozzy Osbourne pushed Gus G to change his guitar of choice
Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors
