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Philip Sayce
Philip Sayce on the gear that changed him – and how he learned to wield it

By Charlie Wilkins Published

The high-energy blues-rocker – who missed out on buying one of his dream instruments only to find it again years later – explains what he picked up from Jeff Healey, Melissa Etheridge and almost every player he listened to

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 12: Melissa Etheridge performs at Arizona Financial Theatre on October 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)
Melissa Etheridge learned more from a grouchy old man who’d lost his fingers than she did at Berklee

By Andrew Daly Published

The veteran hitmaker charts her evolution from acoustic to electric and back again and explains how she went digital, how she keeps her classic songs fresh, and how her family deal with her incredible guitar collection

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Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge jam together onstage in 2000.
When Bonnie Raitt took Melissa Etheridge guitar shopping – and convinced her to swap her Les Paul for a Strat

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Proof that we should always listen to Bonnie Raitt's advice, Etheridge never looked back with the Strat

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Melissa Etheridge performs at Arizona Financial Theatre on October 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona
Melissa Etheridge reveals the most important lesson she learned from her “scary” first guitar teacher

By Janelle Borg Published

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee takes us back to her roots – and pays homage to the guitar teacher who started it all...

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Jeff Buckley, Noel Gallagher, Dave Murray and Melissa Etheridge
Iron Maiden, Oasis, Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 nominations

By Matt Owen Published

Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division and Shakira are also up for induction

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Kurt Cobain recording in Hilversum studios, playing acoustic guitar
Kurt Cobain's 1989 Takamine expected to fetch up to $500,000 at auction

By Janelle Borg Published

This year's Music Icons sale – organized by Julien's Auctions – includes over 700 collectible items from some of the world's biggest guitar stars

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Melissa Etheridge plays a Fender Thinline Telecaster and performs "Piece of My Heart" at the 2005 Grammys
Melissa Etheridge on how she came to own a “museum quality” Fender from Norman's Rare Guitars – which she played at the 2005 Grammys

By Janelle Borg Published

Since then, Etheridge has become a true disciple of the iconic guitar store – adding even more vintage guitars to her collection

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John Shanks
John Shanks offers a tour of his epic gear collection and reflects on a career working with the A-list of pop and rock

By Robin Davey Published

The Bon Jovi and Melissa Etheridge guitarist and Grammy Award-winning producer talks collaborating with studio legends, opening for Prince and, oh, y'know, some of the nicest guitars you will see all day...

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(from left) Nancy Wilson, Orianthi and Jennifer Batten
Nancy Wilson, Orianthi, Jennifer Batten to host women-only Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Melissa Etheridge, Kathy Valentine and Rhonda Smith will also serve as instructors at the camp, which is set to take place from May 6 through May 9

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A custom Epiphone DR-100 adorned with the cover of the graphic novel 'Heartstrings'
Melissa Etheridge unveils exclusive, custom-designed Epiphone DR-100 acoustic in conjunction with new, guitar-centric graphic novel

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Set for release this June, Melissa Etheridge’s Heartstrings is inspired by the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter's massive guitar collection

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