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“Keith asked me to come over and play. They wanted me to join”: Why Jeff Beck turned down The Rolling Stones
The late guitar hero thought he’d been invited to jam for a weekend in the mid ’70s. He didn’t realize Keith Richards wanted him to replace Mick Taylor, as told in this exclusive book excerpt
What this perfect pair of vintage Fenders tells us about collecting gear
Vintage guitar enthusiast Rod Brakes reveals how his 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic II and '67 Fender Mustang Bass proves you don't need a massive budget to take part in the vintage guitar market
Samantha Fish on finally meeting her fans’ demands and why the SG is the one
With a new live album out now, we sat down with the blues-rock fireball to hear about the gear and attitude that fuels her stage performances
Inside Johnny Marr's blockbuster guitar contributions to Inception
Inception composer Hans Zimmer said that the moment he landed on a guitar part for one of the movie's pivotal instrumental themes, “I knew who I was writing for”
How Victor Wooten created one of the most groundbreaking bass albums ever recorded – and won over Anthony Jackson
Victor Wooten looks back on his debut release, which attained cult status through word-of-mouth and bootlegging way before it was ever on sale
Robert Plant bassist Viktor Krauss on the genius of the legendary frontman – and the inspiration he gets from his sister Alison
Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Robert Plant, James Taylor and just about everyone else
The strange guitar journey of Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh
Why the Akron, OH, new wave legends are like the band on the Titanic – and totally OK with playing until they drop
How the Maestro PS-1 Phase Shifter changed the face of popular music – but it sure was bulky
Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971
