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Joe Perry was forced to part with his beloved 'Burst in 1979, but it was his Aerosmith bandmate who found it again

From Taylor Swift to Green Day, he’s worked with the world’s biggest stars, and still managed to make 16 of his own records – and, now, his own signature amp with Divided by 13

The Finnish fingerstylist's acoustic reveries are essential listening for fans of Paco de Lucía, Omar Khorshid, and Lenny Breau

By 1986, the heat was on. The success of the Power of Love required an artistic statement and fast. Guitarist Chris Hayes looks back on the making of Fore!, when Huey Lewis and co rose to the challenge

Great tone doesn’t need a guitar tech and a stadium rig. Here’s how you can get the most out of your amp in any situation...

This Collector’s Edition replica of Ronson’s Bowie-era ’68 Les Paul Custom transports you spiritually – and tonally – to the glory days of the Spiders from Mars (Hull) – but it does not come cheap

Sponsor Content Created With Ashdown

The British amp firm continues to double down on its promise of optimal tone at an accessible price point with its SX range

Sponsor Content Created With Orange

Rather than revisiting past designs or leaning on nostalgia, Orange's new offering, the OR60, offers flexibility without sacrificing the core tone and identity

Sponsor Content Created With Marshall

The iconic brand’s amplifiers have stood the test of time. Here's how they continue to be a core part of the cultural conversation

Sponsor Content Created With Laney

Laney’s LFR range injects digital rigs with the feel and response that comes with playing through an actual guitar amp – with plenty of pro features to boot