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Noel Gallagher’s mystery Oasis Les Paul looks set for a signature release
By Phil Weller published
The uniquely spec’d guitar caused a stir when it first emerged on Oasis’ stages last month – and now Gibson is teasing a signature drop

Wolfgang Van Halen welcomed Alter Bridge into the hallowed halls of the legendary 5150 Studios to record their new album
By Phil Weller published
Eddie Van Halen’s iconic studio recently opened its doors to Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and co

JHS Pedals has teased a huge new drop with a riddle – and some gear fans think they’ve cracked the code
By Matt Owen published
Is JHS about to release a pedal inspired by Mk.gee’s secret weapon? Some fans certainly think so

Adrian Belew reflects on his game-changing year with Frank Zappa
By Janelle Borg published
Belew was discovered and handpicked by Zappa in 1977 after the latter saw him playing at a bar in Nashville

Eric Johnson on the time he got sacked as a session guitarist
By Matt Owen published
The Cliffs of Dover icon spent the early years of his career cutting his teeth on the session circuit – but says he had a few studio disasters along the way

Josh Jenkinson reveals that Guitar Hero was his launchpad to picking up the guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Jenkinson also credits his grandma for booking some guitar lessons for him – which would eventually lead him to joining Inhaler

Laura Lee Ochoa reveals the little trick she’s picked up along the way to ensure a buzz-free bass tone
By Janelle Borg published
Ochoa has just released a Fender signature that’s modeled after her actual bass, down to the finest details

Keeley has invented a drive pedal that is also a weed vape – but he’s not allowed to release it
By Matt Owen published
Keeley has been prevented from selling his Vapor Drive by the strong arm of the law

Gibson brings some of its most sought-after vintage gems to Epiphone’s Inspired by Custom range for the first time
By Phil Weller published
Rare vintage models get an accessible relaunch, with pre-war reissues and thermally aged tops making up the drop

Joe Duplantier explains how he started playing ESP guitars – and why he’s still playing Charvels
By Janelle Borg published
The Gojira guitarist stunned gearheads with his custom ESP at last year's Paris Olympics opening ceremony – now, he's explaining his relationship with the guitar brand
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