Blackstar reckons its latest affordable solid-state combo nails tube tones, at home or on stage By Phil Weller published 23 July 24 The pedalboard-friendly Debut 100R combo arrives with the same no-nonsense charm as its predecessors, and comes in 1x12 and 2x12 formats
Jam Pedals’ Rattler MkII elevates the distortion favored by Dave Grohl and David Gilmour to new heights By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 The LM308 chips of the original ProCo Rat have been replaced, but an all-new circuit looks to maintain an “open, dynamic tube amp feel” with extra features to boot
Andy Summers on the new electric guitar that has impressed him enough to put down his Fenders By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 Summers owns hundreds of six-strings but a brief encounter with this burgeoning brand has kickstarted a new love affair for The Police guitarist
Best high-end electric guitars 2024: the finest guitars money can buy By Simon Fellows last updated 22 July 24 If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection
Cory Wong on subverting expectations of what a lead guitarist should sound like during a rare stripped-down set By Janelle Borg published 22 July 24 Wong performed a stripped-down version of his tracks against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's Red Rocks Park
John 5 on the time he got to watch Van Halen at an intimate reunion rehearsal By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 In a new interview, the Mötley Crüe guitarist also revealed another signature Fender Telecaster – dubbed 'The Phantom' – is in the works
Alan Parsons on why late Project and Kate Bush guitarist Ian Bairnson was unlike any guitarist he’d ever encountered By Matt Owen published 22 July 24 Parsons played alongside Bairnson as part of the Alan Parsons Project, and witnessed the late session legend's flawless technique up close
Wailers icon Junior Marvin on joining Bob Marley – and the night Hendrix shook his hand By Andrew Daly published 22 July 24 Marvin had been offered a 10 year contract from Stevie Wonder on the day he joined Bob Marley and the Wailers. But he never looked back
Krist Novoselic revisits three Nirvana classics as he joins FooVana hybrid tribute act By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 The bassist surprised concert-goers as he joined the Foo Fighters/Nirvana covers band to celebrate the grunge legend's legacy
“I'm just going to use them as they were built from the factory”: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter admits he prefers amp modeler factory presets to his own tone creations By Janelle Borg published 22 July 24 Carpenter teases the tones we can expect from Deftones' highly-anticipated upcoming album
Slash cancels four S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour dates due to “unforeseen circumstances” By Phil Weller published 22 July 24 Shows in Cincinnati, Interlochen, Huber Heights and Windsor have been cancelled, with the tour set to resume in Toronto on July 28
“Pentatonic ideas are always the best way to reach an audience”: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram on why the pentatonic scale is still the GOAT By Janelle Borg published 22 July 24 The pentatonic scale has been used many times in many ways, but Ingram insists that it's still the cornerstone of great guitar solos
Best Strat-style guitars 2024: Our choice of the finest S-style guitars for all budgets and players By James Farmer last updated 22 July 24 Don’t want a Fender? Here’s our expert pick of the top Strat-style electric guitars from the likes of Ibanez, Yamaha, G&L, PRS and more
Tele loyalist Joanne Shaw Taylor on rewiring her playing with Les Pauls and conquering ADHD in the studio By David Mead published 22 July 24 New album Heavy Soul finds JST pushing her vocals to new limits and pushing tube amps beyond their limits, and it cements her rep as one of the great blues players of our time
“Wanna get employed with a touring band? Play mind-blowing rhythm parts”: Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie on the importance of rhythm guitar By Janelle Borg published 20 July 24 Roxie has toured with the best. He explains why you need more than fancy chops to make it as a touring musician
“I don't know how he's doing this”: Sammy Hagar can’t believe how good Joe Satriani sounds playing Van Halen songs By Phil Weller published 19 July 24 The frontman has spoken in depth about the Best of All Worlds tour so far, including Satriani’s immense dedication to the cause – and how these gigs are proving to be some of the best shows of his life
Watch Johnny Depp and Andrea Bocelli pay tribute to Jeff Beck – accompanied by a recording of the late guitar hero By Phil Weller published 19 July 24 The pair re-enacted Beck's 2020 performance of En Aranjuez Con Tu Amo, complete with a recording of the virtuoso's parts
“Scott’s blood was on the guitar”: Richard Hawley on how he came to own Scott Walker’s Telecaster By Janelle Borg published 19 July 24 Hawley recalls the Pulp recording session that served as the catalyst to him and Walker's friendship
The Porter is a headphone amp designed to work with your favorite pedals – and its creators reckon it’s practically invincible By Phil Weller published 19 July 24 Neighborhood Circuits has built the tiny, pedal-friendly headphone amp to last, and offers something different from the all-in-one solutions of the market
How a former Black Crowe changed Samantha Fish’s soloing style forever By Janelle Borg published 19 July 24 Fish gives her take on what makes solos memorable – and why flashy playing doesn’t speak to the soul