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Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to writing heavy riffs – and his methods might surprise you
By Joe Bonamassa published
Step back from the overdrive pedal, dial the gain back, and that extra clarity could well sound heavier in a band mix

Jared James Nichols spotted a pedal builder in the audience at one of his gigs – then handed him his guitar mid-solo
By Phil Weller published
The impromptu guest spot was full of high notes

A B.B. King biopic is on the way – and it will chronicle the blues legend's life, legacy and Lucille
By Phil Weller published
The film will chart B.B. King’s rise from extreme poverty to global stardom – and his life-long partnership with his iconic ES-355 will be at the heart of it all

Buddy Guy recalls the first time he met Jimi Hendrix
By Janelle Borg published
The blues veteran reflects on having Hendrix in his audience, way back in the late ’60s

Gary Moore’s 1963 Telecaster is modded and thrashed to death – and it’s got a tone pot that behaves like a wah
By Jamie Dickson published
Before it was auctioned for just under $69,000, we take a closer look at one of the lesser-spotted electrics in Moore’s collection, with Bonham’s Steve Clarke sharing its story

Steve Cropper, 1941-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute
By Matt Owen published
The influential soul guitar legend has passed away at the age of 84, with Joe Bonamassa, Tyler Bryant, Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood and more sharing tributes

You know Greeny, now it’s time to meet Stripe – Gary Moore’s other go-to ’59 Les Paul, and a guitar of incalculable vibe
By Jamie Dickson published
With some of the most phenomenal buckle rash you will ever see, Stripe is a holy grail to end all holy grails. As it is being sold privately via Bonham's, we get evaluator Steve Clarke to spill Stripe's secrets

Joe Bonamassa reveals temporary hearing loss diagnosis following an incident at one of his recent shows
By Janelle Borg published
The condition, Acute Acoustic Trauma (AAT), is characterized by sudden hearing loss due to an injury to the ear drum
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