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Michael J. Fox has a theory about the fate of Back to the Future’s long-lost Gibson ES-345
By Matt Owen published
Gibson is conducting a global hunt to track down the iconic ES-345 that went missing after filming wrapped on Back to the Future

Gretsch ushers in the next evolution of its affordable Jet family – which now includes a workhorse Streamliner for $189
By Matt Owen published
With prices that don't go beyond $579, the new-for-2025 Jet family could be a solid contender for the best entry-level lineup on the market

How Phil X warms up to nail Bon Jovi's biggest songs on stage
By Janelle Borg published
As Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist, Phil X knows that, in the age of social media, every anthemic solo has to be perfect

Giacomo Turra returns after viral song-stealing scandal – and his new music has already been accused of lifting licks
By Janelle Borg published
Turra has teamed up with bassist Alberto Rigoni on a new track, but YouTuber Danny Sapko alleges the song and accompanying promotional clip include plagiarized parts

Why Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds and joined the Bluesbreakers, according to his former bandmate
By Phil Weller published
Jim McCarty says one particular factor forced Clapton’s hand

John Mayer lends his talents to Matthew McConaughey’s Hollywood book launch
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist accompanied readings of the actor’s poems for a one-of-a-kind event

Justin Hawkins names the guitar virtuoso who could have been EVH’s equal in the 1980s
By Phil Weller published
The Darkness guitarist believes this shredder would have been better appreciated in the ’80s

Xan McCurdy of iconic alt-rockers Cake on why he quit taking lessons from Satch
By Matt Owen published
The Satriani curriculum failed to move Cake's Xan McCurdy
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