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Jeff Tweed plays his SG live onstage
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on his greatest gear bargains – and why Billy Gibbons now owns his two of them

By Andrew Daly Published

The Wilco guitarist discusses his best gear finds and why he has his mom to thank for some of them

Guitarists
The legendary Jeff "Skunk" Baxter plays his sci-fi Roland G-5 – a Fender Strat with modelling capabilities that gives him all the sounds he needs
Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter says he’s going to hell for owning too many guitars – and some of the best ones are dirt cheap

By Andrew Daly Published

The ever-active session legend on his love for cheap guitars, Roland gear, and modding his pickups

Guitarists
Elliot Easton plays his custard yellow Tele on a stage lit up in purple.
What was Elliot Easton’s greatest gear find? The Cars legend reveals all

By Andrew Daly Published

The former Cars six-stringer talks early guitar exploits, the golden age of vintage-guitar buying, and why he’s not as jazzed about amps as he is about guitars themselves

Guitarists
Yvette Young sits at home with her pink Ibanez Talman prototype with Wilkinson P-90 pickups.
Yvette Young on how to buy a guitar, and why you should think twice before lending out your acoustic

By Andrew Daly Published

The sometime teacher and modern-day math-rocker recounts the gear that’s made an impact – and gives us a rundown on her most-loved rig

Guitarists
Andy Timmons bends a note and feels it as he plays his signature Ibanez electric against a deep red background. He wears a black jacket and a cream T-shirt and necklesses.
Andy Timmons on the agony of guitar thefts, his “birth-week” Strat, and his search for the ultimate single coil

By Andrew Daly Published

The Ibanez signature artist discusses a life in gear, admitting that he doesn’t know what he’s going to do with his Marshall JTM45 but he will get around to using it, and why you've got to try before you buy

Guitarists
Vinnie Moore with a red Kramer guitar
Shred hero Vinnie Moore reveals his greatest gear hits and misses – and why the best guitars are free

By Andrew Daly Published

Though he’s most associated with all things ’80s shred, some of the UFO guitarist’s gear choices might just surprise you…

Guitarists
Billy Morrison plays his Gold Sparkle Gibson Les Paul Custom in front of a dark-red stage at MusiCares 2019.
Billy Morrison tells the tale of two Les Pauls – one the bargain of the century, the other the one that got away

By Andrew Daly Published

The Billy Idol guitarist shares his guitar-buying tips and undying love for Gibson guitars and Friedman heads – plus why he can’t be bothered to open his pedal tray…

Guitarists
Yngwie Malmsteen is wearing aviator sunglasses and holds his signature Fender Stratocaster – a guitar that he promises you is the best you will ever find.
Brian May, Steve Vai and Neal Schon have all given Yngwie Malmsteen guitars – but nothing compares to his Fender Strats

By Andrew Daly Published

Malmsteen descends from shred mountain to dispense wisdom on all matters gear, how to buy it, single coils vs humbuckers and to reminisce about some of his best gear purchases

Guitarists
Joe Perry of Aerosmith plays live with a beat-up old Mosrite-esque Danelectro with a white finish.
Joe Perry names the desert-island pickup that nobody talks about and explains why there are no bad tones

By Andrew Daly Published

Aerosmith and Hollywood Vampires’ swaggering six-stringer runs through his many exploits, leading a hundreds-strong collection of unique, vintage and always usable guitars

Guitarists
Darrell Higham with a Gretsch 6120
Darrel Higham on Gretsch, gear regrets, and what a 21st century rockabilly ace needs in their rig

By David Mead Published

A stolen treasured Gretsch and an unexpected love/hate relationship with White Falcons are all part of this rock ’n’ roller’s life in gear

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