Latest articles by Phil Weller
Orange Amp’s animalistic King Comp brings “studio-quality” compression to your pedalboard
With low floor noise and high headroom, the British firm promises transparency and sustain enhancement aplenty
Ibanez drops a stunning seven-string signature for metal shredder Hazuki – but it’s a Japan exclusive
The well-equipped axe is one of the best-looking Ibanez signatures in years, but its limited availability is tragic news
Dave Davies shows you the proper way to slash an amp to achieve his Kinks tone
The guitarist gives a firsthand showing of how to achieve the band’s landmark distortion without the use of pedals
Why Joe Walsh’s distinct taste in amps took Tom Bukovac by surprise
The on-stage sound seemed harsh to the ears, but Bukovac soon came around to the Eagles legend's go-to amp tones
The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
The two guitars, tied to the highs and lows of the band’s career, hit the auction block with mixed results
The Fender x Hello Kitty Stratocaster is officially back – and it’s got a limited-edition new look
The adorable axe has been given a few cosmetic upgrades – as has its companion fuzz pedal
Mastodon have seemingly confirmed their new guitar player – revealing Nick Johnston is writing and recording for their next albums
The guitarist had been drafted in as a touring guitarist following Brent Hinds’ departure, but it seems he’s part of the band’s long-term planning
Joe Bonamassa on why you’ll never catch him playing an amp modeler
The gear guru admits there are reasons for their surge in popularity, but he personally won’t be making the switch
John Mayer explains why he got hooked on PRS guitars
The guitarist has also singled out two features of his signature Silver Sky that he believes make it special
The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live
The guitars designed by Billy Corgan, Kiki Wong, James Iha and Jack Bates are now on display
“Boss has worked hard to counter the DigiTech Whammy's biggest pitfalls, but whether it dethrones it outright is a matter of taste”: Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter review
After years of dominance, the DigiTech Whammy’s expressive pitch-shifting has a worthy challenger – but can it raise the bar?
One of the main guitars on Biffy Clyro’s new album was a tiny Fender with a built-in speaker – which is also beloved by Tom Bukovac
The forgotten ’90s oddball was employed for some “cheap-sounding warmth” and sludgy goodness
Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein Strat is deemed the pinnacle of guitar modding – but Wolfgang Van Halen says it has its limitations
It might be considered a Holy Grail guitar, but Wolfgang says it’s not all that easy to play
This guitarist recreated Phoebe from Friends’ absurd guitar rig – which runs an acoustic through a Hiwatt half stack
The Hiwatt cameo has amused gear nerds for years. Now, one has been brave enough to see if it actually works... sort of
Steve Morse opens up on the constant struggle of playing with arthritis
Morse is doing everything in his power to prolong his gigging days – including changing his technique on a nightly basis
Mateus Asato left Bruno Mars and Jessie J to begin his solo career – and now his debut single is finally here
Cryin’ is the first taste of Asato’s eagerly anticipated debut album
Joe Bonamassa was totally unprepared to deliver this guitar lesson – but it ended up going viral
The video has racked up millions of views since its release, but his impromptu lesson caught him off guard
How Roger McGuinn’s Byrds Rickenbacker was stolen – from right under his nose
The guitarist’s trust in a ‘fellow musician’ was tragically misplaced
Nuno Bettencourt on what Ace Frehley taught him about guitar playing
The Extreme guitarist has looked back on how the Spaceman shaped his childhood and his unique brand of soloing
John 5’s entire pedalboard has been recreated in cake form for his birthday – and it gives a new meaning to ‘tasty tone’
The only thing better than a Boss DD-8 is a Boss DD-8 you can eat
Fred Durst pays emotional tribute to Sam Rivers, explains why Limp Bizkit couldn't have happened without him
Durst looks back on his first meeting with the late bass icon – who helped make Limp Bizkit a reality
Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73
Al Di Meola has led the tributes to a session icon who took the instrument to new frontiers
John McLaughlin has been playing a revolutionary new PRS guitar
The jazz legend has been testing one of two prototypes, and both big names have been blown away...
