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Robben Ford and Joni Mitchell

Robben Ford on Joni Mitchell’s fuzz pedal experiments that shaped one of her most adventurous tracks

By Phil Weller published

Ford says the experience defines what “the ultimate creative artist” is like to work with – and it changed the way he played

Guitarists
Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains and inductee Kim Thayil of Soundgarden perform onstage during the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

Jim Carrey remembers Chris Cornell and Soundgarden’s generous guitar gift as he inducts them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Matt Owen published

Soundgarden played on the night with Mike McCready and Jerry Cantrell, while Olivia Rodrigo honored The White Stripes, the Tedeschi Trucks Band covered The Beatles, and Flea performed with Stevie Wonder

Concert, Gigs & Tours
A comped image of David Lee Roth, Stevie Salas playing guitar live, and Sammy Hagar screaming into the mic with Van Halen

Stevie Salas on being asked to join David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar’s bands – and why he turned them down

By Jonathan Horsley published

For a “Van Halen nut” like Salas, it was all too weird

Guitarists
Taylor, Jackson, PRS, Furch and Wylde Audio guitars

All the guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – including the crown jewel of PRS’ 40th Anniversary year

By Matt Owen published

Wylde Audio's most metal guitar ever, a new contender for Boss and Fender in the headphone amp space, and GNR bass tones in a pickup set. All that and more landed this week

Guitar Gear
John Mayer

John Mayer on why fretboard radius doesn’t actually make that much of a difference

By Phil Weller published

Before he developed his PRS Silver Sky signature guitar, Mayer didn't pay much attention to fretboard radius

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(L-R) Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile perform onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Brandi Carlile was instrumental in bringing Joni Mitchell back on stage – but faced a lot of criticism for her efforts

By Janelle Borg published

In 2015, Mitchell suffered a brain aneurysm that left her unable to walk, talk, sing or play guitar. Carlile took the initiative to support the legend and eventually helped her perform again at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival

Guitarists
A comped image of Dream Theater's John Petrucci, Yungblud and Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale performing onstage

Yungblud, Dream Theater, Wet Leg, Turnstile among guitar’s heavy hitters at the 2026 Grammy nominations

By Jonathan Horsley published

There are no guitar-led artists in the AOTY shortlist but there's no shortage of guitar talent here, including Joe Bonamassa, Billy Strings, Buddy Guy, Larkin Poe, and Deftones

Artists
A comped image of Peter Frampton playing his iconic black Les Paul Custom, Rick Beato wearing a denim shirt, and Larry Carlton in the zone with his Gibson ES-335.

Rick Beato was offered the chance to play guitars from Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton and Larry Carlton – here’s why he turned them down

By Jonathan Horsley published

What would you do if Frampton handed you his black Les Paul? Beato? He handed it right back

Guitarists
Wolfgang Van Halen sits in a hotel/motel reception with his buttercream signature EVH electric guitar

Wolfgang Van Halen on the panic attack he suffered on the way to his Metallica support – and how it inspired his new album

By Jonathan Horsley published

Flying out to Mexico City, Wolfgang felt his body betray him – a terrifying experience that turned out kinda useful when writing The End

Guitarists
First of October

Every year, Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang write and record an album in a day. For 2025, they did it in an open Guitar Center – and used any gear they wanted

By Phil Weller published

The two YouTubers have taken their First of October recording project to the public domain

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