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Why The Cars' Elliot Easton believes a guitar's setup is more important than its price tag
By Janelle Borg published
Is it worth breaking the bank for a guitar? The Cars' six-stringer doesn't think so...
![LA LOM [L-R] Nicholas Baker on percussion, Zac Sokolow on his fiberglass guitar, and Jake Faulkner plays a custard-yellow double bass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nxKtr2RYyU72p7yqfZPjP.jpg)
Introducing LA LOM, the LA trio turning fiberglass guitars and psychedelia into a dance party of guitar instrumentals
By Jamie Dickson published
This trio fuse the rhythms of Havana, Medellín and Lima with ’60s surf rock (even if that isn’t their intention). Guitarist Zac Sokolow, bassist Jake Faulkner and drummer Nicholas Baker tell us how it all comes together

Tony Iommi and Laney mark Black Sabbath’s final show with an ultra-limited signature amp
By Matt Owen published
Only 50 of the relaunched TI100 – which brings back Iommi’s signature head from 2012 – will be made available

Metal guitarist commemorates late father by incorporating his ashes into his Fender Telecaster's neck
By Janelle Borg published
Mark Wood chose to honor his dad through something they were both passionate about: guitars

Wes Borland cosplays as an ’80s-era James Hetfield while opening for Metallica
By Phil Weller published
The attention to detail, right down to his guitar of choice and the 'mod' he's made to it, needs to be applauded

“Steve Vai goes, ‘I’ve been thinking about this a long time. He’s a really good guitar player.’ That’s unusual’”: Paul Reed Smith on the time John Mayer was hailed by a shred hero – and why he found it strange
By Matt Owen published
Smith recalls Vai singling out Mayer for praise – and reveals what Mayer’s songwriting background means for his overall guitar style

Why Andertons’ captain, Lee Anderton, believes there’s still space for dedicated guitar stores
By Janelle Borg published
A series of high-profile guitar shops have permanently closed their shutters over the last couple of months – but one of the UK’s most well-known music stores, Andertons, is navigating the storm
![Scott Gorham [right] and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy, long-haired, playing Les Pauls onstage with the legendary Irish rock institution in 1978](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NRYL34jkDSxxFnJfiiczc7.jpg)
Scott Gorham on his partnership with Brian Robertson and how Thin Lizzy nearly split up over a beard
By Henry Yates published
The years 1974 to '78 were good times for Thin Lizzy creatively, with the twin-guitar dynamite of Robertson and Gorham in the engine room. But they weren't half volatile...

Vivian Campbell names his new guitar hero
By Phil Weller published
The British blues rock guitarist received Campbell’s seal of approval on social media

Glastonbury 2025: the iconic guitar moments that stole the show at one of the world's biggest music festivals
By Matt Owen published
Pop icons with pointy metal guitars, oddball Masterbuilt Fenders, historic Martins and more – Glastonbury was a dream weekend for players, and here are the pictures to prove it

Joe Bonamassa might be the king of vintage gear – but most of his pedalboard is off the shelf
By Phil Weller published
With some exceptions – which can be replaced on a budget – the guitarist’s current pedalboard is surprisingly humble

Wolfgang Van Halen has dropped his initials from the Mammoth band name
By Phil Weller published
The band trimmed Mammoth WVH to Mammoth earlier this year – and for the multi-instrumentalist, it’s a change he’s been desperate to make

Yungblud on his vintage “voodoo” ES-330 – which he wants to turn into a signature model
By Janelle Borg published
“Punk’s next guitar hero” released his first signature model last year – and he's already got an idea for a follow-up

Snowy White on working with Peter Green and how David Gilmour introduced him to the Whammy pedal
By Joe Matera published
The ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist toured the world with Roger Waters, played with Gary Moore, but now he has retired from the stage, he admits he was never entirely comfortable with pop status
![[L-R] Eric Gales, Buddy Guy and Little Jimmy King: Gales has just announced a tribute LP to Little Jimmy King, aka Manuel Gales, covering his late brother's songs, and the first single features Buddy Guy.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5NgZoZgPfo6Gek5fuThzP8.jpg)
Eric Gales taps Buddy Guy to pay tribute to his older brother – a forgotten hero of blues guitar
By Jonathan Horsley published
A Tribute to LJK celebrates the life and legacy of Gales' brother, Manuel Gales, aka Little Jimmy King, and features guest spots from Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

Chrissie Hynde warns how global warming will likely impact the existence of outdoor summer shows
By Janelle Borg published
The Pretenders icon recalls playing shows with Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses over the last few years amid intense heatwaves

Harley Benton serves big Charvel and EVH energy, paying homage to the golden age of shred with a pair of $500 Superstrats
By Phil Weller published
Two keenly spec’d Superstrats land with single- or dual-humbucker configurations and Floyd Rose systems

Gavin Rossdale recalls record labels not believing in what was to become Bush's most well-known album
By Janelle Borg published
Rossdale reflects on the band’s struggle to get signed and get their debut record released

Fender expands its presence in Asia with Fender Music Korea – is a retail store coming next?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Headed up by Jack Kim, FMK will exclusively distribute Fender, Squier, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Gretsch guitars in Korea. CEO Andy Mooney says move strengthens the Big F’s global presence