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When Josh Homme introduced a Led Zeppelin legend to his secret-weapon amp

By Phil Weller published 18 February 26

The Led Zeppelin bassist had low expectations for the unassuming gear pick, but quickly discovered why it’s crucial to Homme’s sound

John Mayer opens up on his early Dead & Company insecurities

By Matt Owen published 18 February 26

The Grateful Dead icon, who passed away in January, became one of Mayer's closest collaborators during the latter years of his career

Thundercat on getting his start with hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies

By Janelle Borg published 18 February 26

Thundercat may best be known as a funk and R&B-oriented bassist – yet, he got his start in thrash metal and hardcore punk

The glam-rock guitarist who accidentally turned down Kiss

By Janelle Borg published 17 February 26

Punky Meadows, best known as the guitarist for glam-rock outfit Angel, sets the record straight on auditioning for Kiss, being chosen on the spot, but never actually making the band…

Joe Bonamassa on the ‘unorthodox’ Marshall hack he nicked from Zakk Wylde

By Phil Weller published 17 February 26

The bluesman turned to the former Ozzy guitarist to get the most out of his Marshalls

Joe Satriani’s amp builder has released a potentially game-changing pickup system – which gives players the power to choose where their gain is created

By Matt Owen published 17 February 26

3rd Power's MagFRAG system has been channeled into two new pickup lines that could give players unprecedented tonal control

Steel guitarist Pete Finney – who performed with Vince Gill, Reba McEntire and the Monkees – dies aged 70

By Janelle Borg published 17 February 26

The Nashville legend played with a variety of high-profile artists, including the Chicks, the Judds, and Patty Loveless – and was known as a connoisseur of American music history

Bass phenom Kinga Głyk recalls the moment her rendition of an Eric Clapton classic went viral – and made her career

By Janelle Borg published 16 February 26

Głyk also touches on how social media can be used as a democratizing tool for musicians to access the industry

Mark Speer was so afraid the audience wouldn’t applaud at early Khruangbin shows, he figured out how to do it on guitar

By Janelle Borg published 16 February 26

The Khruangbin guitarist also admits that this guitar trick was inspired by a legendary boxing video game

I didn’t think the Amazon Presidents’ Day sale would be any good for guitarists, but I’m happy to admit I’m wrong – here's 6 stellar savings on great guitar gear, including Boss, Fender, D'Addario, and more

By Matt McCracken published 16 February 26

Amazon doesn’t always have the best deals for guitarists, but there are some great savings on guitar gear this Presidents’ Day