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Wolfgang Van Halen on Allan Holdsworth, unintentional Van Halen-isms, and his go-to guitar-test riffs
As the son of one of the world’s most influential rock guitar players, it’s understandably taken Wolfgang Van Halen some time to feel comfortable in his own skin. Mammoth’s third full-length, The End, is undoubtedly the sound of his confidence growing stronger and stronger
Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to writing heavy riffs – and his methods might surprise you
Step back from the overdrive pedal, dial the gain back, and that extra clarity could well sound heavier in a band mix
The greatest guitar gear of the 21st century (so far)
The guitars, amps, effects, tech and innovations that changed how we play, listen and create
Pete Townshend, Ray Davies and David Bowie all used third inversion chords – here’s why (and how) you should, too
If the idea of third inversions seems all upside down, fear not: these five examples show how easy they are to put together – and how musical they are when you apply them in a song
“It was a little hard bouncing between classes and playing Coachella”: Is Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer guitar’s next superstar?
At 22 years old, he’s already a star of stage and screen. Taz seems like such a nice kid, but don’t be fooled – he plays like a demon
The making of the American Professional Classic series – the brand-new “lived-in” (but not relic’d) US Fender line
More aged nitro finishes and a new US-made line-up that pares back the modernisms. Are our tastes changing? Max Gutnik, chief product officer at FMIC, tells all
How a $10k acoustic build put the loud into Lowden – with exotic tonewoods and faultless construction
Meet the high-end cutaway acoustic of your dreams that looks a million dollars and costs more than $10,000 – another occasion when Irish luthier George Lowden has raised the bar
Dirty Boy’s pedals are loved by the likes of John Frusciante and Neal Schon – is Brian May next?
The future’s bright for the boutique guitar and pedal brand. Its CEO tells us its story so far and why he believes he has just what Brian May needs for his tone
“A tighter, louder and gutsier tone from an already stellar-sounding amp”: Bad Cat Mod Shop Black Cat 30 review
Remixed and refreshed by the late, great amp-guru Mark Sampson, this Black Cat has two more tubes, 10 more watts and a whole new voice
Gary Moore’s 1963 Telecaster is modded and thrashed to death – and it’s got a tone pot that behaves like a wah
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
