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Why Walter Trout uses a metal setting to dial in his blues guitar tones
By Phil Weller published
The American-made amps are sometimes associated with far heavier genres, but Trout insists they are perfect for the blues

Sammy Hagar believes David Lee Roth’s story about being visited by the ghost of Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
Roth seemingly tried to troll Hagar with his comments, but Hagar isn't letting it get to him

60 years after he sold it, Neil Young has been reunited with his Squires Gretsch 6120 – thanks to Randy Bachman
By Matt Owen published
Young tracked down his beloved Gretsch online, and has since been playing it live on tour

Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
By Matt Owen published
Some surprising hardware setups and unorthodox configurations head up the drop – which sees Fender commit to its beloved Classic Vibe family

Steve Lacy reflects on his guitar origins – and how it all goes back to church and Guitar Hero
By Janelle Borg published
As the multi-hyphenate artist gears up for the follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed record Gemini Rights, he looks back on his roots and his love affair with the guitar

Billy Corgan quizzes Steve Vai on his epic guitar battle with Yngwie Malmsteen – and the guitar lick that left them both in disbelief
By Matt Owen published
The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor

Jack White unveils Thinline version of his wild Triplecaster – which was specifically requested by Kirk Hammett
By Janelle Borg published
The new addition to White’s roster of ever-evolving Triplecasters was demoed by Detroit-style guitar slinger Olivia Jean

JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott recovering after suffering serious cycling accident
By Matt Owen published
The pedal specialist will be taking time away from his firm's YouTube channel while he recovers
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