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Long exposure of a musician adjusting dials on a pair of Musitronics Mu-Tron III effects pedals and Moogerfooger analog effects modules, taken on October 30, 2013
Loved by Frank Zappa, Bootsy Collins, Steve Vai and more, how the Mu-Tron III became a vintage pedalboard icon

By Chris Gill Published

Mike Beigel's groundbreaking envelope filter made the world a funkier place

Guitar Pedals
Steve Vai and Steve Stevens comp
How Steve Stevens saved Steve Vai on his David Lee Roth debut

By Phil Weller Published

Vai was a novice at “big rock guitar tones” at the time – but Stevens came to his rescue

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Guitarists
JB Brubaker, Nili Brosh, Steve Vai and Nita Strauss signature guitars
Ibanez shares first look at 2026 artist guitar lineup – and Nili Brosh’s long-awaited signature leads the charge

By Matt Owen Published

We got up close and personal with all the new signature guitars at NAMM 2026

Electric Guitars
Matteo Mancuso and Steve Vai
Steve Vai guests on the new Matteo Mancuso album – and he had one piece of advice for the young virtuoso

By Phil Weller Published

We’ll have to wait a little longer to hear their track, but the record’s dazzling first single is ramping up the excitement

Music Releases
Brian May and Steve Vai
Steve Vai pays tribute to Brian May as he receives his radical custom Red Special

By Phil Weller Published

Guyton Guitars' highly customized version of May’s iconic axe is now in Steve Vai’s “humbled” hands

Guitarists
Tom and Roman Morello
Tom Morello says “there is hope” as his son shreds Steve Vai's For the Love of God

By Phil Weller Published

He’s been saying his son can “shred circles” around him for years – this might just prove it

Guitarists
Wide shot of Nuno Bettencourt performing onstage during the Above Ground 4 concert benefiting Musicares at The Fonda Theatre on October 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
Nuno Bettencourt on why, with his Six String Sanctuary, he’s finally ready to become a guitar teacher

By Amit Sharma Published

Sponsored by Nuno’s Six String Sanctuary

The Extreme man’s Six String Sanctuary weekender goes way beyond your typical guitar clinic – and he’s recruited Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Mateus Asato, Richie Kotzen, Taj Farrant and guitar “Yoda” Rick Beato to help

Guitarists
Positive Grid Steve Vai Spark Mini
Steve Vai on his love of the Positive Grid Spark Mini Vai

By Andrew Daly Published

Many would argue it is the ultimate practice amp. Vai would be one of them – indeed he loved it so much he put his name on it

Guitar Amps
(L-R) Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Kenny Aronoff perform on stage at Harrah's Resort Southern California on May 10, 2024 in Valley Center, California
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani announce the return of the SatchVai Band with their debut U.S. tour – and tease an upcoming album

By Janelle Borg Published

After embarking on a European tour earlier this year, the two are back with their first-ever collaborative U.S. dates and plenty more music

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Positive Grid Steve Vai Spark Mini
Steve Vai doesn’t leave the house without this mini amp – and now you can pick up his new favorite piece of gear for $50 less

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

I picked up Steve Vai’s favorite mini amp and it revolutionized my guitar practice – and at this price, I might just buy another…

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