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This innovation might have completely changed the way you dial in effects pedals forever
The Knobyfier could revolutionize the way you interact with your pedalboard
Through a Dumble it sounds “like Madison Square Garden” and it’s totally unique – meet Tony Mottola’s 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR
Although similar to a Gibson Crest, Tony Mottola’s guitar is essentially a rosewood ES-355 with Les Paul’s low‑impedance pickups – and it is strictly one of one
Nicolas Meier was hand-picked by Jeff Beck. Now he’s honoring the late guitar icon with a sound that seeks new horizons
Meier on what he learned from Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía, and how in Jeff Beck he found a kindred spirit for guitar sounds with no limits
The story of the Framus Hootenanny, the resurrected John Lennon favorite that was a key component of Beatles tone
Loved by the Animals, the Stones, and most famously John Lennon, what was it about this Framus 12-string that made it a staple of ’60s rock tone?
How Robert Jon & the Wreck were living the dream – sleeping at the studio, firing up Holy Grail amps, and chasing tone
Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes is an old-school joint. Robert Jon Burrison and Henry James Schneekluth were holed up at Dave Cobb's studio, full immersion, and the results are clear to hear
The incredible story of Jimmy Page’s 1957 Gretsch that fetched over $130,000 at auction – 50 years after he gave it away for free
Gretsch 6120s from 1957 in such good condition are thin on the ground. And this one has the rare distinction of being the one that the Page gave away for a competition prize. The question is why?
Fender’s CBS era is often associated with the company losing its reputation for quality – but is that view still justified?
Fender’s CBS era is often boiled down to an equation of ‘corporate drive for profit and quantity = lowering of build standards,’ but like many things in life, it's not so simple
Mark Knopfler looks back on Brothers in Arms – Dire Straits’ “sheer fluke” that made him a reluctant superstar
Brothers In Arms reinvented Knopfler and gave him more fame than he could handle. 40 years on, in a rare interview, the band look back on the biggest rock album of the '80s
Joanne Shaw Taylor on how Joe Bonamassa’s haggling skills helped her land a signed signature model of her favorite player
Taylor recalls how Bonamassa put his negotiation skills to good use to help her acquire her dream guitar… before keeping it for himself
Ally Venable on why the magic of choosing guitars and the Holy Grail overdrive Devon Allman gave her
The blues-rocker recalls the gift of a precious pedal from an old friend and a recent Hendrix-inspired guitar purchase that has blown her mind
Al Jardine on good times with Brian Wilson, and how the Beach Boys transformed ‘60s surf and guitar culture
As Jardine reflects on the pop-cultural miracle of the Beach Boys and their rising tide of musicality as Brian Wilson's genius crested, he talks about the guitars behind it, and says it was fun, fun, fun
Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
Mismatched tops, laminated necks, the ravages of WWII meant the first-year Southern Jumbo was a moveable feast – but it is a real vintage treasure. Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains…
How to deal with sound engineers and help them help you dial in a killer live tone
If you want to sound great on stage and off, there are a few tricks about amp placement, gear, and diplomacy that you should know
Leo Lyons on the bass that appeared at Woodstock, has been played by Hendrix, and is on three UFO classics
The Ten Years After bassist’s 1962 Fender Jazz Bass is one of the coolest four-strings you will ever see, with buckle rash on the back that any Fender Master Builder would kill to recreate
“We were trying to do the perfect crossover between a Tele and a Les Paul”: Mikey Demus on making his new Manson signature
Artist guitars have played a big part in the long-running history of Manson Guitar Works. We catch up with Mikey Demus to discuss his latest collaboration
How Vintage’s REVO range breathed new life into the oddball electric to make some of the most exciting guitars around
Just back from a long stint in China where he oversees the design and production of Vintage guitars, Alan Entwistle delves into what makes REVO that little bit different
How I made the Epiphone Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul a little more Jeff Beck
After quite a few playing hours under its belt, Dave Burrluck gets the Epiphone Oxblood Les Paul back into the garage for a bit of a tinker and a tune-up
Why you need a power attenuator for your tube amp
We delve into the world of power attenuators, revealing how to push tube amps to their edge without the punishing volume. It might just keep your neighbours on speaking terms
Join Guitarist and Gibson for an evening celebrating ‘Holy Grail’ guitars with ‘The Burst Experience’
Guest performances of revered ’Bursts from Aynsley Lister, as well as insights from a panel of ’Burst experts, head up the unique three-hour event on October 10
Session hero Brent Mason has played on over a thousand records. Here’s what he’s learned about getting the job done
Decorated with accolades from the Grammys to the Academy Of Country Music, the legendary Nashville sessioneer reveals his secret-weapon gear, why he surrendered to the metronome, and the key to nailing that first take