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Orange Amp’s animalistic King Comp brings “studio-quality” compression to your pedalboard
With low floor noise and high headroom, the British firm promises transparency and sustain enhancement aplenty
Ibanez drops a stunning seven-string signature for metal shredder Hazuki – but it’s a Japan exclusive
The well-equipped axe is one of the best-looking Ibanez signatures in years, but its limited availability is tragic news
All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including two replicas of the Marty McFly ES-345
It's been quality over quantity this week, with a few blockbuster drops
Dave Davies shows you the proper way to slash an amp to achieve his Kinks tone
The guitarist gives a firsthand showing of how to achieve the band’s landmark distortion without the use of pedals
Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Ad guitar sells for $2,734,000 at auction
The eye-watering price tag makes it the sixth most expensive guitar ever sold publicly
How Rudy Sarzo said no to Sharon Osbourne and still got the Ozzy gig – with a little help from Randy Rhoads
The former Quiet Riot and Ozzy bassist recalls how he turned down the offer of an audition, immediately regretted it, and got the second chance of all second chances
Why Joe Walsh’s distinct taste in amps took Tom Bukovac by surprise
The on-stage sound seemed harsh to the ears, but Bukovac soon came around to the Eagles legend's go-to amp tones
The Gibson ES-355 that broke up in Oasis in 2009 has sold at auction – but the Wonderwall acoustic failed to sell
The two guitars, tied to the highs and lows of the band’s career, hit the auction block with mixed results
