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Ola Englund on why he decided to set up his own guitar company
By Phil Weller published
The demand for his signature gear was there, but the industry framework was letting Englund and his fans down

EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones
By Matt Owen published
The three channel amp is a lightweight reinvention of Eddie Van Halen's iconic 5150III in a digital combo form

Jeff Beck secretly played a PRS at home – and the company is trying to get it back
By Matt Owen published
Beck played Fenders, Gibsons, even Jacksons onstage – but he reportedly kept a PRS handy at home for recording

Marcin on why he will never use a guitar pick
By Phil Weller published
The humble pick is seen as a key tool for many guitarists, but this virtuoso is strictly anti-plectrum

Ross Electronics returns under new family stewardship – a year after JHS Pedals’ ill-fated revival
By Phil Weller published
Josh Scott’s company had tried to bring Bud Ross’ beloved pedals back for a new era – but now the firm is going in a new direction

Why Nuno Bettencourt said no when Jake E. Lee asked him to play one of his iconic solos at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme virtuoso played plenty of guitar during Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, but he drew the line at this solo

Fender honors Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary with a stable of limited signatures for each of the band’s legendary players
By Matt Owen published
The UK metal titans’ triple guitar team and bassist have all been honored with a range of specially tailored signatures

Joe Perry used a $219 pedal amp to record most of the guitars on Aerosmith’s new EP with Yungblud
By Matt Owen published
Perry, Yungblud and Aerosmith first collab'd during a headline-grabbing performance at the VMAs – then took their partnership into the studio for One More Time

Steve Lukather was hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, when Jimmy Page paid him the highest compliment
By Janelle Borg published
Getting endorsed by the Led Zeppelin legend is something most guitarist could only dream of – but Lukather recalls the moment the icon gave him his flowers

Going wireless transformed my live performances and with 20% off the Xvive A58 for Cyber Monday, it's time to cut the cord
By Michael Astley-Brown last updated
Delivering superb interference-free performance, the Xvive A58 is available with a nice discount – but it won't be around forever
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