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Steve Morse on the key traits that give tube amps the edge over their digital counterparts
By Phil Weller published
Morse is a notable champion of the Kemper, but he's sticking to his ENGL tube amp for live shows for one key reason

Steve Morse is the guitar virtuoso's virtuoso – and his technique masterclass will push your upper-fret bending and phrasing to the limit
By Jon Bishop published
The former Deep Purple guitar legend checks in with an exclusive track – and tab to help you play along

“These bones don’t have the cartilage any more, so they’re very painful. Rather than roll over, I’m like, ‘No, I still want to play’”: Steve Morse is plagued with pain when playing guitar – so he innovated a new string mute to help him adapt his technique
By Matt Owen published
The virtuoso revealed the lengths he's gone to in order alleviate pain caused by arthritis and years of playing – which also includes a changing approach to picking

We came for Reb Beach and Steve Morse covering Crossroads. We stayed for the guitar faces
By Matt Parker published
Beach ranked Morse alongside Jeff Beck, calling him “one of the great guitarists of our time,” after they performed this electrifying cover of Crossroads

Steve Morse Band announces first tour in 10 years
By Matt Owen published
Following his departure from Deep Purple, Morse will reunite with Dave LaRue and Van Romaine for a handful of dates across April and May this year

Joe Satriani, Eric Gales and Steve Morse jamming on Going Down showcases some of the best solos of the year so far
By Jackson Maxwell published
The lengthy all-star cover took place at Satriani's recent G4 Experience clinic in Las Vegas

Steve Morse gives you a technique masterclass with this exclusive track and video lesson
By Jon Bishop published
In this exclusive video feature, the former Deep Purple guitarist and all-round guitar legend demonstrates and explains his stunning clean and distorted lead approaches

Push your skills to the limit with 5 Steve Morse licks
By Charlie Griffiths published
Alternate picking, string skipping through the arpeggios... This dip into the former Deep Purple guitarist's playing is bootcamp for your shred chops

Steve Morse announces his departure from Deep Purple after 28 years with the band
By Jonathan Horsley published
The band pay a warm tribute to Morse as the guitarist leaves to look after his wife, who is battling cancer

Joe Satriani recruits Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Mateus Asato, Cory Wong, Nili Brosh and more for G4 V6.0 Experience 2023
By Matt Owen published
Steve Morse, Alex Skolnick, Eric Gales, Andy James, and John 5 are also among the chosen players for four days of workshops, mentor sessions, exclusive live performances and other six-string activities
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