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How a hypnotic ‘Mani’ bassline propelled one of the Stone Roses’ finest moments
By Nick Wells published
Mani famously played a paint-splattered Rickenbacker El Dorado bass through a Mesa/Boogie rig on this 1989 indie-pop classic

You know Greeny, now it’s time to meet Stripe – Gary Moore’s other go-to ’59 Les Paul, and a guitar of incalculable vibe
By Jamie Dickson published
With some of the most phenomenal buckle rash you will ever see, Stripe is a holy grail to end all holy grails. As it is being sold privately via Bonham's, we get evaluator Steve Clarke to spill Stripe's secrets

I am determined to find great tone for under $100. Behold! I have unearthed the best cheap pedal deals
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Some of the pedal world’s biggest pedal brands are waging war on prices

How Marillion’s Steve Rothery forged a new musical alliance – and got addicted to buying pedals in the process
By David Mead published
Rothery and Tangerine Dream’s Thorsten Quaeschning might have sounded like "a firm of accountants" to Rothery's mind but as Bioscope, the two prog icons are creating something new, a mesmerizing trip into the unknown

L.A. session bassist Pops Magellan walked away from stadium shows with megastars to shine the spotlight on her own material
By Nick Wells published
Following career-defining gigs with Adam Lambert and Willow, Brazillian-born Pops Magellan is forging ahead with a short-scale bass and a Phase 90

Inspired by Kiss, Metallica and Dokken, DRAIN’s Cody Chavez is the hardcore hero who isn’t afraid to shred
By Jim Beaugez published
The Jackson die-hard thought he’d never be good enough to solo – then he surprised himself. He explains how his playing on new album …IS YOUR FRIEND was influenced by Dimebag Darrell, James Hetfield – and one specific George Lynch guitar solo

6 Gibson USA Les Pauls we love that won’t break the bank
By Dave Burrluck published
The Gibson USA line has plenty of affordable options. We take a look at a half-dozen single-cuts that punch above their price tags

Roger McGuinn on the Ovation 12-string that fell apart and the infamous Rickenbacker theft of ‘65
By Andrew Daly published
The Byrds’ 12-string-toting folk hero talks Rickys, Roland JC-120s, JangleBoxes and more

He was a guitar god at 8, then he disappeared – the unlikely story of Thomas McRocklin
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Vai handed him the Passion and Warfare guitar and produced his debut album, only for his protégé to give it all up. Decades later, McRocklin came back stronger – and pursued his own guitar path

“One promoter just bailed… So we stole his PA”: The life and times of infamous Philly punk icons Ink & Dagger
By Gregory Adams published
With a comprehensive retrospective announced via Trust Records, and the band back in session, Don Devore returns to the Ink & Dagger story and the “psychedelic hardcore” sound that made them
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