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What it takes to tech and tour with Slash, according to pro guitar technician
By Janelle Borg published
With over 30 years of experience, Doug Redler lifts the veil on the day-to-day experience of guitar tech’ing for the stars

From guitars to amps, picks to pickups, a Slash fanatic shows you how to nail his iconic tone at home at various price points
By Daryl Robertson published
The gear behind one of rock's greatest tones and how to make it yours – including models from Gibson, Epiphone, Magnatone, Dunlop, and more

One of Slash's Guns N' Roses reunion tour Les Pauls expected to fetch up to $400k at auction
By Phil Weller published
The Sunburst ‘59 Custom played a role in the band’s history-making, 175-date run

Ryan Gosling insisted Slash was flown in from Thailand to play a guitar solo at the Oscars
By Janelle Borg published
The superstar actor reveals that the now-iconic performance wouldn't have happened without Slash's involvement

Slash and Gilby Clarke play together again as former Guns N’ Roses bandmates reunite for fundraiser show
By Phil Weller published
Slash, Clarke, Duff McKagan, and Steven Adler brought the house down by taking an Appetite for Destruction classic for a spin

How Joe Bonamassa and Slash channeled BB King and the Edge for an iconic cover of an iconic tune
By Joe Bonamassa published
In his latest lesson for GW, Joe Bonamassa celebrates B.B. King’s late '80s collaboration with U2

The story of Joe Perry’s ’59 Les Paul Standard – his lost treasure and ultimate birthday gift
By Andrew Daly published
Joe Perry was forced to part with his beloved 'Burst in 1979, but it was his Aerosmith bandmate who found it again

Simpsons icon Hank Azaria on his Springsteen tribute – and his custom Moe guitar from the Boss’ own builder
By Daryl Robertson published
From Springfield to Springsteen, the Simpsons actor talks about becoming The Boss, performing with two guitar icons, and shows off a custom Petillo guitar, complete with Moe inlay. Worst. Interview. Ever? Not a chance

Joe Satriani on the guitar ace he recommended for the Guns N’ Roses gig
By Matt Owen published
Axl Rose was on the lookout for a player who could match Buckethead's ability and eccentricity – and Satch knew just who to call

Joe Perry on the painful memory of selling his ’Burst – and why he’ll never forget the moment it came back to him
By Janelle Borg published
The Aerosmith guitarist was forced to sell his most cherished guitar in the late-’70s and spent years trying to get it back, until Slash made the ultimate guitar collector sacrifice
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