Michael Schenker reveals the story behind his longstanding love affair with Flying Vs By Janelle Borg published 24 September 24 The UFO guitarist recently signed with Gibson and revealed that a Michael Schenker signature guitar is in the works
Yungblud on what it was like to play Steve Jones’ Sex Pistols Les Paul By Janelle Borg published 24 September 24 The iconic punk axe was also recently played by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong
Megadeth fire back at Peter Frampton – who claimed the band damaged a stage during their soundcheck By Matt Owen published 24 September 24 After Megadeth and Frampton were both forced to cancel live dates at the same venue, Dave Mustaine has issued a strongly worded response to Frampton's claim it was the heavy metal group's fault
Warren Haynes recalls the first time he witnessed a young Derek Trucks play guitar By Phil Weller published 24 September 24 Haynes and his Allman Brothers bandmates took a night off to watch an 11-year-old Trucks play – and ended up sharing the stage for an impromptu jam
Mooer just launched a $45 wireless system – is the Air P05 cheap enough to convince you to cut the cord? By Phil Weller published 23 September 24 Offering a 65-foot range and a rechargeable battery, the Air P05 looks to extend cable-free playing to budget-limited players
Eddie Vedder recalls the time he received his first guitar – and mistook it for a vacuum cleaner By Phil Weller published 23 September 24 A Christmas to forget quickly became one to remember when a 12-year-old Vedder eventually got the present of his dreams
Mike Shinoda tried to give his daughter guitar advice – but she ignored him By Phil Weller published 23 September 24 Shinoda's daughter is currently learning the instrument – but only started listening to her father’s wisdom after discovering the extent of his talents
Elusive neo-soul artist D'Angelo flexes his guitar skills on a G&L Superstrat given to him by a music icon in newly discovered interview footage By Janelle Borg published 23 September 24 The rare video finds D'Angelo discussing the essence of funk, his guitar journey and the significance of having Prince collaborator Jesse Johnson as his guitar mentor
John Mayer shouts out top-tier lead effort from young Berklee grad as one of this year’s best guitar solos By Matt Owen published 23 September 24 Mayer used his SiriusXM radio show to highlight the guitar talents of a British Berklee graduate, who's currently working as a session player in Nashville
Wes Borland’s Limp Bizkit amps and pedals have made available as a signature Tonality plugin By Phil Weller published 20 September 24 Featuring three amps, five pedals and some meticulously crafted digital speaker cabinets, the plugin bottles Borland’s live rig for the digital realm
The 1942 Martin D-18 that Lester Flatt used to forge the sound of bluegrass is going up for auction By Phil Weller published 20 September 24 Legendary fingerpicker Flatt wielded this D-18 while he played with Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, and used it to help pave the way for traditional bluegrass music
Gibson celebrates its 130th anniversary with limited edition Orville Gibson J-45 By Phil Weller published 20 September 24 The celebratory six-string has been given some ultra-luxurious inlay appointments that pay tribute to the Gibson founder’s earliest instrument designs
Vernon Reid’s eagerly awaited Reverend signature series is finally here – and a new Greg Koch S-style By Matt Owen published 20 September 24 Reid has been teasing the existence of his wild new signature for months, and now three distinct versions of the Living Colour legend's latest Reverend have been unveiled
King Gizzard’s new album was recorded with $30 amps from pawnshop chain Cash Converters By Janelle Borg published 20 September 24 King Gizzard's Stu Mackenzie reveals that they didn't use a single pedal on this guitar, relying instead on cranking up small practice amps
Guitar Center's jaw-dropping Guitar-A-Thon sale is here, and it includes $430 off select D'Angelico models, up to $300 off Martin, and hundreds off a slew of Fenders By Daryl Robertson published 20 September 24 Guitar Center is slashing up to 35% off guitar gear from now until October 9, and these are the 11 deals we have our eye on
Uriah Heep announce extensive farewell tour that could last up to 3 years By Phil Weller published 20 September 24 The British rock icons will hit the road for a long goodbye next year
Body Count and David Gilmour release radical reimagining of Comfortably Numb in 2024’s most surprising crossover By Matt Owen published 20 September 24 The Pink Floyd legend revisits one of his greatest guitar tracks in a completely new light with the help of the heavy metal institution
Blu DeTiger and Giacomo Turra jamming on an NYC rooftop is the funkiest thing you will hear this week By Janelle Borg published 20 September 24 DeTiger wielded her new Fender signature bass as she joined the Italian maestro for a funk workout
Harley Benton brings an elusive Gibson-inspired finish back for the masses in latest sub-$350 335-a-like By Matt Owen published 19 September 24 The champion of cheap guitar gear is back with an EB-2-inspired bass and perhaps its finest-looking semi-hollow stunner yet
Dave Navarro looks to put Jane’s Addiction drama behind him by announcing his next gear venture – the Supreme Cry Baby wah pedal By Matt Owen published 19 September 24 Navarro has collaborated with Dunlop and the New York fashion powerhouse to create a wah that has an “ungodly” amount of style
