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Original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on reinventing an old Irish standard as a rock track and performing it with the “cartoon” Metallica
By Andrew Daly published
Original Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell explains the roots and finer points of his Whiskey in the Jar guitar solo and phrasing and how he got the tone on the record

“Once you get the hang of it, this looper has many practical applications and is a fun creative tool”: Walrus Audio Xero Polylooper review
By Trevor Curwen published
Walrus Audio’s new stompbox looper offers a smart option for unlocking your creativity

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

How Marillion’s Steve Rothery forged a new musical alliance – and got addicted to buying pedals in the process
By David Mead published
Rothery and Tangerine Dream’s Thorsten Quaeschning might have sounded like "a firm of accountants" to Rothery's mind but as Bioscope, the two prog icons are creating something new, a mesmerizing trip into the unknown

“Could make your pedalboard truly portable with enough power to get you through a gig”: Walrus Audio Canvas Power USB review
By Trevor Curwen published
The latest in Walrus Audio’s Canvas accessory range enables your pedalboard to run from USB power delivery

6 Gibson USA Les Pauls we love that won’t break the bank
By Dave Burrluck published
The Gibson USA line has plenty of affordable options. We take a look at a half-dozen single-cuts that punch above their price tags

Roger McGuinn on the Ovation 12-string that fell apart and the infamous Rickenbacker theft of ‘65
By Andrew Daly published
The Byrds’ 12-string-toting folk hero talks Rickys, Roland JC-120s, JangleBoxes and more

How to use triads in blues solos like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix
By Richard Barrett published
When you’re the only guitarist in the band, triads are your best friends in a guitar solo – and Hendrix and SRV were the masters

“One promoter just bailed… So we stole his PA”: The life and times of infamous Philly punk icons Ink & Dagger
By Gregory Adams published
With a comprehensive retrospective announced via Trust Records, and the band back in session, Don Devore returns to the Ink & Dagger story and the “psychedelic hardcore” sound that made them

Celebrating 30 years of the Blues Junior – the Fender combo that came, saw and conquered the tube amp market
By Charlie Wilkins published
Compact, affordable and full of Fender DNA, the Blues Junior celebrates three decades as one of the company’s most iconic and celebrated tube amp designs. This is its story
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