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Mark Tremonti’s love for Dumbles and tube amps is well-documented – but he’s brought a Neural DSP Quad Cortex on tour
By Phil Weller published
He’s previously said that nothing beats the PRS/Dumble doubt-act, but now the guitarist is embracing digital modelling tech

Emily Wolfe’s signature guitar smashed inside hardcase during flight
By Phil Weller published
Pete Thorn and Gilby Clarke have had the same issues with the firm

How Jeff Beck inspired former Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist Ricky Byrd to switch from Marshall stacks to Fender combos
By Janelle Borg published
Byrd was a total Marshall stan, but witnessing Jeff Beck at the Iridium in New York changed his mind

Classic rock supergroup parts ways with their new guitarist – after just one gig
By Phil Weller published
Both parties realized that it wasn’t the match they thought it looked to be on paper

Remembering Rick Derringer: the maverick who brought the fire to Johnny Winter’s band
By Henry Yates published
The Ohio guitarist was one of rock’s most adaptable talents and had the production skills to go with his playing

All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – and I've just solved a problem I didn't even know I had
By Matt Owen published
My favorite Silver Sky finish to date has been launched alongside new gear from Blackstar, Kiesel, Epiphone and more

PJD Guitars founder Leigh Dovey on the evolution of the UK’s most exciting electric guitar brand
By Dave Burrluck published
The return of one of our favourite PJD models and a decade and a half of UK guitar-making needs a bit of a celebration. We pop a cork with PJD’s founder, Leigh Dovey

Zakk Wylde on how his iconic “Grail” Les Paul Custom got its bullseye finish – and gave him his signature style
By Jonathan Horsley published
Wylde says it was love at first sight with the Grail, but worried that people might see him as a Randy Rhoads clone, it needed a new look

The Metropolitan Museum of Art claims to have solved the mystery of the Rolling Stones' 1959 Gibson Les Paul – which Mick Taylor alleges has been missing for decades
By Janelle Borg published
The guitar, which was famously played by Keith Richards on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, was thought to have been stolen in 1971 – a rock 'n' roll legend which the Met refutes

Isaiah Sharkey on what he learned about guitar soloing – after playing with the likes of John Mayer, D'Angelo and Paul Simon
By Janelle Borg published
The singer-songwriter and sideman to the stars insists it all starts with “taking the ego out of it”

This guitar prodigy plays Eddie Van Halen's legendary two-hand tapping part – with only one hand
By Phil Weller published
Filipe Rosset has been blowing minds with his insane handspan

Noel Gallagher’s mystery Oasis Les Paul looks set for a signature release
By Phil Weller published
The uniquely spec’d guitar caused a stir when it first emerged on Oasis’ stages last month – and now Gibson is teasing a signature drop

Wolfgang Van Halen welcomed Alter Bridge into the hallowed halls of the legendary 5150 Studios to record their new album
By Phil Weller published
Eddie Van Halen’s iconic studio recently opened its doors to Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and co

JHS Pedals has teased a huge new drop with a riddle – and some gear fans think they’ve cracked the code
By Matt Owen published
Is JHS about to release a pedal inspired by Mk.gee’s secret weapon? Some fans certainly think so

Adrian Belew reflects on his game-changing year with Frank Zappa
By Janelle Borg published
Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville

Eric Johnson on the time he got sacked as a session guitarist
By Matt Owen published
The Cliffs of Dover icon spent the early years of his career cutting his teeth on the session circuit – but says he had a few studio disasters along the way

Josh Jenkinson reveals that Guitar Hero was his launchpad to picking up the guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Jenkinson also credits his grandma for booking some guitar lessons for him – which would eventually lead him to joining Inhaler

Laura Lee Ochoa reveals the little trick she’s picked up along the way to ensure a buzz-free bass tone
By Janelle Borg published
Ochoa has just released a Fender signature that’s modeled after her actual bass, down to the finest details

Jake E. Lee had a hero’s welcome at Back to the Beginning – but mending his rift with Ozzy Osbourne was what meant the most
By Andrew Daly published
Lee reflects on Ozzy’s final show, explains why he never bore a grudge over being fired, and recalls how the late Prince of Darkness made him a better guitarist with a single comment