Classic gear: Gibson Trini Lopez Standard By Rod Brakes The story of the classic signature model that offered a new twist on Gibson's semi-hollow designs
Acoustic legend Joan Armatrading wants to record a heavy metal album with “lots of guitar shredding” By Richard Bienstock After a near-50-year career, the lauded singer-songwriter is seeking to explore the heavier side of guitar
Van Halen’s covers-heavy set at Pasadena High School in 1975 surfaces on YouTube By Richard Bienstock Listen to the band rip through Deep Purple, ZZ Top, Johnny Winter and more
b3 unveils new SL-K double-cut in a cornucopia of finishes By Sam Roche The new model, designed in collaboration with Japanese master builder Yoshiyuki Kikuchi, is available in 10 different finishes
The best acoustic guitar strings 2020: outfit your acoustic with the strings it deserves By Chris Corfield 11 of the best acoustic guitar string sets, and everything you need to know about them
PRS SE Hollowbody Standard and Hollowbody II review By Dave Burrluck A classic 90's PRS design gets the SE treatment, but do these Hollowbodies still offer premium feel at a knocked-down price?
Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster and Stratocaster HSS review By Chris Gill Fender's flagship US models raise the bar for the electric guitar
Joe Bonamassa, Don Felder and Orianthi headline inaugural Gibson and Guitars4Vets Rock to Remember concert By Richard Bienstock Virtual live event to raise funds for music programs for US military vets afflicted with PTSD
This infinity mirror guitar studded with LEDs will light up your day By Richard Bienstock YouTuber Burls Art is back with another insane electric build
Angus Young says AC/DC has a “mountain” of song ideas still to be recorded By Richard Bienstock The guitarist also reflects on the first time he met Eddie Van Halen
What makes a great-sounding acoustic guitar? By David Mead, Jamie Dickson, Dave Burrluck Some of the world's finest acoustic builders discuss what goes into making a guitar sing
Revv unveils Two Notes Torpedo-equipped Generator MKIII series By Sam Roche The Canada-based company calls the new models “the world’s first stereo-direct-output reactive load and impulse response amplifiers”
Want to squeeze a little more tone from your guitar? Try new wiring By Jamie Dickson Tone expert Matt Gleeson of Monty’s Guitars explains why a new wiring loom can turn a good guitar into a great one
Keep your guitars in “fighting form” with D’Addario’s new Nita Strauss Hurricane Kit maintenance care package By Richard Bienstock D’Addario is also giving away a kit, along with an Ibanez JIVA Jr. Nita Strauss Signature guitar and more, to one lucky prize winner
Pedal giants unite with the launch of the Chase Bliss Audio x Z.Vex Bliss Factory and EarthQuaker x Death By Audio Time Shadows By Richard Bienstock The wild, one-of-a-kind effects, inspired by the new Pedal Movie, are available exclusively on Reverb
KMA Machines launches limited-edition Cirrus ICE reverb and delay pedal By Sam Roche Limited to 200 units, the company's Cirrus stompbox gets a wintry makeover
Watch the first trailer for Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock ‘N’ Roll documentary By Richard Bienstock The film features Keith Richards and Gene Simmons, and is due for release later this month
Kurt Vile: "A guitar or any piece of gear has to look cool – it’s almost equally as important as the sound" By Rod Brakes From battered Martins and vintage Gibsons to pre-CBS Fender Jazzmasters we talk to the Philadelphian indie-rocker about all the guitars he’s loved and lost
Enter to win a massive gear giveaway from TASCAM! By Richard Bienstock Bundle is highlighted by TASCAM’s new Model 12 mixer, and also features mics, headphones, effects and everything you need for easy home studio recording
4 guitar tricks you can learn from Paul Kossoff By Richard Barrett Get familiar with the phrasing and soloing approaches of the prodigiously talented Free guitarist
